After nearly 30 years, the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) Interpretive Centre has closed its doors.
Lloyd Isaak, CEO of the MVA, said the closure is because of stagnant provincial funding.
“The closure of the centre is really indicative of a bigger problem,” Isaak told Global News last week.
“What we need is ongoing predictable and stable funding that’s responsive to the programs that we need, so we can apply for these grants and have the staff in place, and keep the lights on so we can plan for our future,” he said.
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The Saskatchewan government has said it will be reviewing the MVA’s funding, which Isaak hopes will lead to a more solid financial footing for the organization.
It costs an average of $250,000 yearly to run the centre.
Isaak said it’s a big loss to Saskatoon, as the centre was a place to share the early history of the city.
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Three people have lost their jobs as a result of the closure.
The centre opened in February 1988, and has welcomed more than 400,000 visitors since then.
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