Bear Hills Casino creates 80 jobs in Central Alberta
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More than 80 new jobs coming to Central Alberta
Maskwacis, AB (February 7, 2024) - The Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort, located just off the Queen Elizabeth 2 Highway between Wetaskiwin and Ponoka, is set to open in Spring 2024. The first phase of the development will offer more than 80 full and part-time jobs, making the Bear Hills Casino one of the largest employers in the region.
In preparation for opening, hiring of key positions has begun and general hiring will continue throughout February and March, with training to take place in April. All roles will be posted on the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort website as they come available.
“Louis Bull Tribe is fast becoming one of the newest and largest private employers in Central Alberta. We are seeking enthusiastic applicants that are interested in building their career with us,” said Erika Bull-Giroux, Director, Socio-Economic Development, Louis Bull Tribe and Board Director, Bear Hills Casino.
The first phase of the development will include the Bear Hills Casino, featuring a lounge and performance stage, a Petro-Canada gas station, quick-serve food options, and public restrooms for highway travelers, located in the middle of a 124km stretch of highway between Lacombe and Leduc that is otherwise unserved.
The casino itself will offer a full complement of gaming entertainment options including 200 slot machines and 10 table games, as well as a lounge and live entertainment.
“The opening of the Bear Hills Casino this coming spring is a great achievement for the Louis Bull Tribe, and will also bring a significant amount of economic activity to the Maskwacis and Wetaskiwin regions.” said Gordon Rauscher, President & CEO of the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort.
The site will continue to be developed in phases over the coming years, and once complete, will include an event center, a hotel, a cultural center, restaurants, and more. For more information, visit the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort website at bearhillscasino.com, or contact bearhills@louisbulltribe.ca.
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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 May 2024, the site will employ more than 80 local staff members, and offer a casino, gas station, quick-serve restaurants, a marketplace and washrooms. The casino includes 200 slot machines, 10 table games, a lounge and live entertainment in 30,000 square feet.
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