If the Chief has his way, there will be more than just gas, good food and gaming going on at a new First Nations-owned casino complex south of Edmonton.

Ground was broken on the new Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort near Maskwacis Wednesday morning.

Louis Bull Tribe Chief Desmond Bull said it represents “prosperity” for his people and a step toward “truth and reconciliation” with everyone else…

Bull said the project is already about 30 years in the making. The casino and gas station will be built first, with a hotel and event centre possible for the future. It will be the sixth First Nations-owned casino in Alberta.