Media Event | Bear Hills Casino Media Tour

Mar 04, 2024

MASKWACIS, AB March 4, 2024 – Media is invited for an exclusive tour of The Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort.

During the media event, representatives will be given direct access to stakeholders for one-on-one interviews (listed below), take self-guided tours of the space, and enjoy light refreshments.

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. MT, with VIP event to follow
Location: Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort
More information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bear-hills-casino-media-and-vip-tour-tickets-847428329947

Available for interview:

Hon. Rick Wilson

MLA, Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin and Minister of Indigenous Relations   

Gordon Rauscher

President and CEO, Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort

Erika Bull-Giroux

Director, Socio-Economic Development, Louis Bull Tribe

TBD

Louis Bull Tribe community member

Kandice Machado   

CEO, Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis

About Louis Bull Tribe The Louis Bull Tribe is one of the Four Nations of Maskwacis and part of the Cree nations — the largest group of First Nations in Canada. Louis Bull Tribe has a population of approximately 2,380 general tribal members and is governed by a Chief and six Council members. The community encompasses 3,127 hectares, and is bordered by the Ermineskin Cree Nation, the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, and the County of Ponoka in Central Alberta.

About the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort The Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort is owned and operated by the Louis Bull Tribe. Once open in Spring 2024, the site will employ more than 80 local staff members, and offer a casino, gas station and washrooms. The casino includes 200 slot machines, 10 table games, a lounge and live entertainment in 30,000 square feet.

SOURCE Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort

For further information: Media contact: Julie Macdonald, Director, Communications & Marketing, (403) 830-7221, Macdonald.julieann@outlook.com

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