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YK Sobering Centre to remain in Salvation Army for 6 more months

Cameron Wilkinson
By Cameron Wilkinson

The Government of the Northwest Territories has extended its lease with the Yellowknife Salvation Army to continue housing the Sobering Centre.

The GNWT is still working on long-term renovations that are being done to the soon-to-be permanent Centre location at 5111 50th Street in Yellowknife.

The extension is for 6-months.

The eventual transition to the permanent location is planned to take place later this year.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
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