Joint-Use Facility Opens In Ile-a-la-Crosse

Friday, September 14, 2007 at 15:27

 

 

The community of Ile-a-la-Crosse today celebrated the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art facility, which has integrated the local high school, hospital and community service programs.

 

Local resident and MLA Buckley Belanger says northern communities have a difficult time dealing with the influx of drugs and motivating kids to attend school.

 

However, he believes the Ile-a-la-Crosse Integrated Services Centre will help reinvent and reinvigorate the community, while creating opportunities for the youth.

 

The two-storey, 75,000 sq. ft. facility will provide services to hospital patients and long-term care clients, as well as students in Grades 7 through 12.

 

The building also includes a multi-purpose gymnasium and theatre, a child care centre, medical clinic, pharmacy and community services for residents dealing with addictions and other issues.

 

The entire project cost approximately $33.7 million.

 

Patients and hospital staff moved from the old St. Joseph’s Hospital on Monday.

 

St. Joseph’s was first established in 1927.