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Fisher River Cree Nation Chief & Council issued a state of emergency on April 29, 2022 in regards to high risk of flooding of the Fisher River due to the weather.
Currently, the Personal Care Home, Jordan’s Principle, In-home Community Care and Pre-Natal Clients are all mobilized as of last night and are ready to be evacuated, if need be, with accommodations already coordinated. Bay River Inn & Suites has also been identified as evacuee accommodations.
Today, approximately 100 tiger dams were delivered with 8 homes already protected. Emergency Crews are in hourly contact with officials from Peguis First Nation and Manitoba Highways; as highway conditions will factor if an evacuation is be called.
Indigenous Services Canada pledged their support to the community in our efforts and the Provincial Water Management continue to monitor the Fisher River.
We will continue to update the community as needed.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
Fisher River Fire Department – 431.256.0077
Housing Department On-Call – 431.256.0554
Fisher River Safety Officer – 204.308.0553
Fire & Ambulance – 204.645.2000
Administration On-Call – 431.256.0041
Thank you!
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Fisher River Cree Nation will be held at the Fisher River Cree Nation Community Hall on Thursday the 12th day of May, 2022, beginning at 6:00 o'clock p.m. and lasting for at least three hours, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the position of ( 1) One Councillor on the Band Council of the said Band, […]
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.
