Chief Crate Secures 15th Term by Acclamation

Chief Crate Secures 15th Term by Acclamation

Congratulations Chief David Crate on your re-election by acclamation for an incredible 15th term as Chief of Fisher River Cree Nation!Your continued leadership and dedication to our community are truly commendable. Here’s to many more years of progress, unity, and prosperity under your guidance.

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Survivor Access – Residential School Records

Survivor Access – Residential School Records

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) was created to preserve the memory and legacy of Canada’s Residential School system. The NCTR will ensure that Survivors and their families have access to their own history.For those with limited access to the internet or a computer, the NCTR c

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Notice to Community Members Regarding Illegal Activity

Notice to Community Members Regarding Illegal Activity

The Chief & Council would like to notify community members that there is a “Banishment By-Law” in place to members and non-members if they are caught in the community selling illegal drugs or committing illegal activities.Anyone caught selling illegal drugs and/or committing crimes will be banished

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Fisher River Purchases a Motor Coach for the Community

Fisher River Purchases a Motor Coach for the Community

Fisher River Cree Nation is thrilled to announce the purchase of a brand-new Motor Coach for the community! This wonderful addition will provide families and elders with safe and comfortable transportation for various activities and events. We are especially excited to share that the first big trip

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Health Effects of Smoke Exposure due to Wildland Fires

Health Effects of Smoke Exposure due to Wildland Fires

How does smoke in the air affect my health?How smoke conditions may affect your health is determined by a number of factors, such as the length of time you are exposed, how much air you breathe in, your health status and the concentration of smoke in the air.Smoke is made up of a number of component

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FRED Corp. Wins Indigenous Community Business of the Year Award

FRED Corp. Wins Indigenous Community Business of the Year Award

We are thrilled to announce that the Fisher River Economic Development Corporation has been honored with the NACCA Indigenous Community Business of the Year Award!Making history as the first Indigenous community in Manitoba to receive this recognition, we are incredibly proud of this achievement and

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Manitoba Issues Fire Ban Across the Province including Fisher River

Manitoba Issues Fire Ban Across the Province including Fisher River

During the wildfire season there may be times when high to extreme fire danger conditions require the Manitoba government to implement fire and travel restrictions within the province.Restrictions are limits placed on any activity that has the potential to cause a wildfire under the current or forec

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Update from the Chief & Council Regarding the Water Treatment Plant Situation

Update from the Chief & Council Regarding the Water Treatment Plant Situation

We are actively addressing the current situation with the Water Treatment Plant in collaboration with Public Works to resolve the water outage issue. The estimated restoration of water services is anticipated on Saturday. In the meantime, water will be available for pickup at the fire hall for those

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Social Assistance Update – May 15, 2025

Social Assistance Update – May 15, 2025

Please be advised that the Administration Office will be closed today due to no water. Social Assistance will be issuing at the Parsonage – located next to the Pentecostal Church from 8:30am-4:30pm, no Purchase Orders will be issued today due to no computer on site.Thank you for your understanding.

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Update on Measles in Manitoba – Awareness and Prevention

Update on Measles in Manitoba – Awareness and Prevention

Canada is now experiencing the largest measles outbreak since measles was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998. Outbreaks are also occurring in the USA and Mexico. Over 90% of recent cases in Canada are unimmunized or have unknown vaccination status.In Manitoba, measles cases are beginning to incre

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Initial Work Now Underway to Reconstruct Provincial Road 224

Initial Work Now Underway to Reconstruct Provincial Road 224

April 22, 2025Initial Work Now Underway to Reconstruct Provincial Road 224Preliminary work is now underway to repair and reconstruct sections of Provincial Road (PR) 224 from PR 325 through Peguis First Nation to Fisher River Cree Nation, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announ

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Federal Election Voting Information (Where to Vote/What to Bring)

Federal Election Voting Information (Where to Vote/What to Bring)

Advance Voting DaysOn the following days:Friday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Sunday, April 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Monday, April 21, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.At the following address:Fisher River Community HallElect

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Burn Ban in Effect

Burn Ban in Effect

Reminder that NO GRASS BURNING IS ALLOWED in any area. Please leave the CONTROL BURNING to the FRCN FIRE DEPARTMENT, your name can be left at the Band Office with the receptionist. Individuals could be held responsible for damages caused by the fires and charges can be laid.Thank you for your cooper

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