Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Rat Portage Vote

Rat Portage Residents who voted on a land claim settlement with the federal government have voted 90 percent in favour of the deal.

The agreement will hand over 125 acres of land, as well as SultanaIsland.

The band will also get 7.25 million dollars as part of the settlement.

A band spokesperson says they will be able to use the funds for anumber of projects, including an administrative center and an arena.

Voter turn-out was not released.