Leamington developing communications with Caldwell First Nation

LEAMINGTON — The Municipality of Leamington will pursue a dialogue with Caldwell First Nation in efforts to secure a contract between the two communities as Caldwell First Nation seeks to grow the soon-to-bestarted reservation along Bevel Line Rd.

In 2020, Caldwell First Nation announced that they had been granted reserve status for the plot of land they purchased at the corner of Bevel Line and Seacliff Drive East.

In early 2021, plans were announced for sustainable housing and other developments on that land.

At the Leamington council meeting Tuesday, February 22, administration brought forth a recommendation for council to appoint CAO Peter Neufeld to engage in communication with Caldwell Chief and Council to maintain a positive working relationship going forward.

The recommendation included entering into a contract so that both parties could move forward with plans for the reserve.

After a short discussion, council approved the recommendation.