ALMOST OPEN! Everything has been approved and we are aiming to be open March 4th, 2024!
** ALWAYS HIRING **
current roles include: Assistant Store Manager, Gas Attendants, In-Store Workers and more
Priority hiring to Qualicum First Nation members, and then other First Nation members and then general public. If you are an energetic worker and want a good job with good pay working along side good people, Please email your resume and covering letter anytime telling us what makes you a great candidate to info@saamenedc.com
Project Resilience During COVID-19
New Permanent Name
The name “Horne Lake Landing” was used as a temporary name for Saa’men’s first retail development project, with the intention for it to be named permanently at a later date. The day has come! The development will be permanently named “Kwalikum Crossing.”
Affects of COVID-19 on the Kwalikum Crossing Project
Saa’men has worked diligently to maintain the project plan throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, however with no end in sight, Saa’men must consider how to best modify the project to offset the affects of the pandemic. The most significant setback is the cost of construction. The pandemic has caused a shortage of materials and manpower, forcing cost of materials to skyrocket. In addition to the high cost of construction, some elements of the initial plan must be revisited to ensure they continue to be strategic, aimed at increasing economic success.
Saa’men has applied for millions of dollars in funding through various economic development programs in BC and Canada. As those funding decisions are announced over the coming weeks, Saa’men will be better equipped to define the final budget for the project and refine various aspects of the business to ensure its future success.
Another update will be provided to members this spring, as soon as the Board is able to determine the best path forward.
Update on Horne Lake Development
On Friday November 22, 2019, Saa’men held a voluntary Open House for all Area H residents to view details of the proposed plan and voice comments and concerns.
Open House
On Friday November 22, 2019, Saa’men held a voluntary Open House for all Area H residents to view details of the proposed plan and voice comments and concerns. Posters from the event can be seen below:
Support for Saa’men to move forward with commercial development in general is strong, however one particular portion of the project has been met with strong opposition, the cardlock.
Cardlock Decision
Saa’men has removed the cardlock station from its current project. We are grateful to those who participated in feedback that supported the most feasible approach for the project, and wish to progress the remainder of the project with as much community support as possible. We look forward to future engagement sessions as we continue working on the fuel and EV charging station, convenience store, cafe, and Artists’ Studio.
This is a preliminary representation of our new plan excluding the Cardlock.