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Four-year-old Jack Corrington of Ladysmith gets into the painting spirit at the Creative Corner sponsored by Ladysmith and District Credit Union during the 14th annual Arts on the Avenue festival Sunday. For more photos of the one-day art show and sale, please turn to page 15. Lindsay Chung/Chronicle
Water, sewer will extend to Four Corners Mark Kiemele Special to the Chronicle
The links between Stz’uminus First Nation and Ladysmith were strengthened on Monday afternoon, thanks to a $1.4 million funding announcement by the Government of Canada. The funds will be used to extend water and sewage services from
Ladysmith to lands around the Ivy Green Husky gas station. Once those services are in place, Stz’uminus will be able to develop the 25-hectare Four Corners site for commercial, professional and retail buildings. “Our intent as a First Nation is to build a sustainable, local economy that provides jobs for our community and supports our way
of life,” said Chief John Elliott at ceremonies in the Stz’uminus elders’ centre near Shell Beach. Handing over the cheque was MP John Duncan, who is the minister of aboriginal affairs and northern development. Also in attendance were Ladysmith Mayor Rob Hutchins and members of the town council. Elliott raised his hands in
thanks to them. (CSDC), the economic develop“We wish to thank the mayor and ment arm of Stz’uminus First council of the Town of Ladysmith Nation. CSDC was set up in 2009 for their support and commit- and operates property management to creating more business ment, forestry, construction and opportunities in the Stz’uminus- fishery/aquaculture businesses. Ladysmith area of Vancouver It is guided by a 20-year economIsland,” he said. ic development strategy that was C o - o r d i n a t i n g t h e F o u r created in 2010. Corners plan is the Coast Salish The Four Corners site may See Funding Page 3 Development Corporation
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