The federal government has announced its support for a combined investment worth more than $10.3 million to build a new affordable apartment building in Spirit River.
The investment comes with hopes that the facility will provide 24 homes for local seniors. The four-story apartment will include one and two-bedroom self-contained suites, equipped with full kitchens and elevators on each floor.
According to officials, the apartments have been designed in a way to provide seniors with a “nurturing and empowering” environment that offers the freedom of independent living while maintaining access to the necessary support systems in the community.
The majority of funding for the project comes from an $8.4 million federal investment, with the remaining amount provided by the Grande Spirit Foundation and the G5 municipalities including, Saddle Hills County, Birch Hills County, MD Spirit River, Town of Spirit River, and the Village of Rycroft.
The building is being developed by the GSF under a mandate to provide safe and affordable housing and support services for low-income seniors and families.
Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2025.