A First Nations community near Sioux Narrows is receiving federal help to alleviate unsafe drinking water.
A new water treatment plant has been announced for Northwest Angle #33.
The community has been under a boil water advisory since 2011 and a State of Emergency was declared in 2016, after water from one of its stations was deemed unsafe to consume.
The $12-million project will help about 200 people.
Kenora MP Eric Melillo says the investment is an example of what can be accomplished when everyone works in partnership to deliver results.
The Conservative member says he will continue to work on ensuring our area gets its fair share of infrastructure funding.
