Hampton Speaks Out

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton says residents concern with plans of a native youth centre in Alberton township are unfounded.

Hampton spoke to township council last night about Weechi-it-ti-win Family Services' plans to relocate its Training and Learning Centre to property on Highway 11 near Ducharme Road. He
says residents should not fear the centre.

"These kids are no kids in trouble with criminal law," says Hampton. "These kids who are in need of help. They're kids who are at-risk and that's why children's aid societies establish group homes to help kids like that and help them integrate into the community."

Hampton says concerns expressed in Alberton are not unlike those expressed when T-L-C first opened in Watten township and says those worries proved be to untrue.

Council is expected to review the rezoning application at its next meeting in August.