By Rajitha Sivakumaran
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lthough political borders may sepa-
rate Alberta from Saskatchewan,
the territory encompassing Prim-
rose and Cold lakes is of great importance
to the Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) com-
munity — it is their traditional home. The
area is also home to the ever-expanding
Primco Dene Group of Companies, which
draws its name from the lakes and the
Dene language of the CLFN people.
Owned solely by the CLFN, Primco Dene
traces its roots back to 1999 when it
emerged as a single company with 50
employees, specializing in catering and
janitorial services. Oil sands development
was starting to progress on the traditional
lands of the CLFN at that time and that
opened up a special niche — a business
opportunity to boost the economy of the
community and offer employment to its
members. Primco Dene was created to
occupy this niche.
Now Primco Dene has grown to incorpo-
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SEPTEMBER 2016
