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This is to advise all Fisher River Cree Nation members that until further notice due to budget constraints, only emergency repairs will be considered. Emergency repairs include NO heat or NO water for Elders who reside by themselves and social assistance clients. *Employed members remain responsible for. the cost of inspection and repair* The renovation loan program has been put on hold for the balance of the fiscal year (June […]

NOTICE (REVISED): We were advised by Denver Restoration to CLOSE to the public due to safety concerns as they are still working on repairs. The Administration Office is CLOSED to the Public. All services are open; however please call. We thank you for your cooperation and sorry for the inconvenience. Ekosani!

FISHER RIVER CREE NATION, MANITOBA - On Wednesday May 15, 2019; Chief David Crate and Leadership of Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) signed a Community Tripartite Agreement (CTA) with the Government of Canada, represented by Public Safety Canada and Province of Manitoba, represented by Wes Courchene, Director of First Nations Policing to establish a RCMP Detachment on Fisher River Cree Nation. "The signing of the CTA Agreement is another step […]

FISHER RIVER CREE NATION, MANITOBA - The Premier of Manitoba, Brian Pallister along with other Ministers met with Fisher River Cree Nation Leadership on May 14 at the Administration Office. Leadership took the opportunity to discuss many upcoming Infrastructure projects, including the expansion of the Water/Sewage Treatment System, Highway 224, Green Energy initiatives and more. Also discuss was the changes regarding the Commercial Fishing industry in the Province and how […]

FRCN Chief and Council have received numerous complaints about the number of stray dogs mauling community members. It is very concerning when they begin to attack our community members, especially our children and our elders. In order to protect and keep our members safe, please keep your dogs at home, and on a leash if required. If you have concerns with stray dogs please contact Linda Sinclair who is the […]

This is to advise all Fisher River Cree Nation members who have a hydro account number and who are responsible for a portion or the full amount of their bill; the Importance of making a payment plan with Manitoba Hydro by calling 1.888.624.9376 This is also a reminder that there will be no hydro loans agreements given as FRCN follows the Financial Management Act, which is why it is very […]

Re: VLT - Individual and Group Sponsorship The Budget for individual and group sponsorship has been fully expended for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Administration will no longer accepting applications. Applications will be accepted for the 2019-20 fiscal year starting April 1, 2019. Thank You for your cooperation, Sam Murdock Director of Operations

FISHER RIVER — Growing up just east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., in Garden River First Nation, Ted Nolan didn’t have much. The family home, which housed Nolan, his parents and 11 other siblings (six brothers and five sisters), didn’t have running water or plumbing. The toilet was outside the home, and that wasn’t even the worst of it. “There were times I’d wake up in the middle of the […]