Samson Cree Nation

AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Peace Hills General Insurance Company

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to bbb+ (Good) from bbb (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of Peace Hills General Insurance Company (Peace Hills) (Alberta, Canada).

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  • AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to bbb+ (Good) from bbb (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of Peace Hills General Insurance Company (Peace Hills) (Alberta, Canada).
  • The Long-Term ICR upgrade reflects Peace Hills strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Bests Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

NYC billboards to feature message about importance of Canada’s energy to Reconciliation

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Partnerships with Canadas energy sector offer an incredible opportunity to pull our next generation out of poverty, said Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs.

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  • Partnerships with Canadas energy sector offer an incredible opportunity to pull our next generation out of poverty, said Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs.
  • In fact, overall Indigenous representation in the oil and gas sector was more than 6% in 2019, according to Statistics Canada.
  • For comparison, Indigenous peoples make up about 3.3% of Canadas total workforce.
  • More and more First Nations communities and businesses are entering into equity partnerships and mutual benefit agreements on major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects.

Custom Communications App Brings Samson Cree Nation’s Band Office Directly To Members’ Phones

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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The Samson Cree Nation app is built on top of the Communikit platform created by Aivia Design and Technology Inc. which is specifically designed for Indigenous Nations and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The Samson Cree Nation app is built on top of the Communikit platform created by Aivia Design and Technology Inc. which is specifically designed for Indigenous Nations and organizations.
  • The Samson Cree Nation app is currently available for free to download and register an account on both app stores.
  • Samson Cree Nation is a Sovereign Nation located in central Alberta spanning 3 reserves south of the Wetaskiwin area.
  • Samson Cree Nation honours their cultural values, observing 4 principles: Pimacihowin (Way of Life), Wahkohtowin (Kinship), Sakitowin (Love), and Tapwewin (Honesty).

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Peace Hills General Insurance Company

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to bbb (Good) from bbb- (Good) of Peace Hills General Insurance Company (Peace Hills) (Alberta, Canada).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to bbb (Good) from bbb- (Good) of Peace Hills General Insurance Company (Peace Hills) (Alberta, Canada).
  • The ratings reflect Peace Hills balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
  • Peace Hills is a writer of personal and commercial automobile and property insurance predominantly in Alberta and British Columbia.
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Econic Crop Solutions Announces the Successful Completion of Its First Pilot Business Venture with the Nosim's Group of the Samson Cree Nation

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Samson Cree Nation administers a land area of 50 square miles with a population of approximately 3500 residents.

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  • Samson Cree Nation administers a land area of 50 square miles with a population of approximately 3500 residents.
  • This first $100,000 project, totally funded by Econic, was installed and commissioned at Samson on September 15, 2020.
  • The first harvest at this installation is planned for the end of January with expected revenue of $100,000 from the crop.
  • Brad Baptiste, spokesperson for the Nosim's Group of the Samson Cree Nation stated, "We are very excited about the future of this business venture with Econic.

Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Seamus O'Regan, congratulates Samson Cree Nation on the Opening of Their New Waste Transfer Station

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, congratulates Chief Vernon Saddleback of Samson Cree Nation on the completion of the community's new waste transfer station.

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  • Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, congratulates Chief Vernon Saddleback of Samson Cree Nation on the completion of the community's new waste transfer station.
  • The transfer station will allow Samson Cree Nation members to dispose of waste in a safe manner without travelling long distances.
  • The facility will also support increased environmental sustainability and contribute to a healthier and cleaner community for generations to come.
  • I congratulate Chief Saddleback, the Council and the people of Samson Cree Nation on their dedication to improving infrastructure in their community.

Samson Cree Nation and Government of Canada mark start of construction of $32.5 million wastewater facility upgrade with sod-turning ceremony

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Friday, May 18, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, alongside Vernon Saddleback, Chief of Samson Cree Nation, took part in a sod-turning ceremony in Samson Cree Nation to mark the start of construction to upgrade the community's wastewater facility.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, alongside Vernon Saddleback, Chief of Samson Cree Nation, took part in a sod-turning ceremony in Samson Cree Nation to mark the start of construction to upgrade the community's wastewater facility.
  • The facility will be upgraded to include a new pumping station for wastewater collection and treatment and is Samson's largest federally-funded infrastructure project to date.
  • The Government of Canada is pleased to support this project with a $32.5 million investment.
  • "Congratulations to Samson Cree Nation on this important milestone in upgrading your wastewater facilities.

Minister Philpott participates in a historic ceremony to celebrate the creation of the Maskwacîs Cree school system

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Friday, May 18, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services attended a historic ceremony at the Maskwacs Bear Park in Treaty 6 territory.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services attended a historic ceremony at the Maskwacs Bear Park in Treaty 6 territory.
  • This event marks the official agreement between the Government of Canada and the four Maskwacs Cree First Nations in the establishment of the new Maskwacs Cree school system.
  • "It is with great pride that I could be a part of this historic ceremony to highlight the Maskwacs education authority in Treaty 6 territory.
  • Maskwacs are Cree First Nation communities located in central Alberta, home to four distinct Cree Nations: Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Montana First Nation and Samson Cree Nation.