THUNDER BAY – Best Western Plus has acquired a new partner, Bearskin Lake First Nation, to join the HT Norwester LP ownership group, on Friday.
The group includes several First Nations in the region.
The First Nations include Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Kasabonika Lake, Wapekeka, Nibinamik, Wunnumin Lake, Kingfisher Lake, Neskantaga and the Landmark Group.
The group recently purchased The Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre from its previous owners, at the end of June.
Chief Donny Morris of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, said: “As a group, congratulations to Bearskin Lake Chief Lefty Kamenawatamin and Council. We are looking forward to future economic ventures.”
General Manager Edwin Martinez said: “The management and staff at the Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre are excited to welcome Bearskin Lake First Nation to the ownership group. We look forward to this new partnership and growth.”
In a media release Luke Reynolds, president of the Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre said: “as we move forward, our successes will be due to loyal customers, wonderful staff, ownership support, and the tremendous help from our professional team.”
