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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 […]

To let the community membership know, as you may or may not be aware, the VLT’s are being moved from the Bay River Inn & Suites to the VLT site at the Community Centre. This notice is to let the members know that this will be the last day of operation of this Bay River Inn Site. As we will be moving the machines tomorrow, Thursday Feb 14/19. We would […]

Emergency First Aid w/CPR "C" & AED Certification First Aid/CPR Training On Tuesday January 29th, 2019@ 10:00am- 3:00pm @ the Fisher River Human Resources Program **LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE** Requirements: ✓ Open to Fisher River Band Members ✓ 18 & over ✓ Must be out of High School ✓ Individuals on E.I & Social Assistance are eligible ✓ Closing date for registration is January 25th, 2019. *To register and for more […]

In recognition of the Christmas Holiday Season, the Fisher River Cree Nation Band Office will be closed at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 21st, 2018 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2019. For those on Social Assistance. the Social Assistance program will be distributing cheques on Friday, December 28, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For Work Orders. emergency repairs include NO […]