Protect your home as best as you can by doing the following: Direct the flow away from your home by ensuring the downspouts are down Keep an eye on the basement and crawlspace every day for signs of water Make sure the sump pump is working properly, as the float gets stuck at times – please keep in mind that the rain and saturation of ground contributes to it running […]
With the approach of summer, forecasters will be on the lookout for more outbreaks of severe weather, and when extreme weather looms in Canada, there is a progression of statements, watches and warnings issued to inform and protect the public. Here is a guide to those alerts. Weather of concern When active weather is expected or occurring, but there's no current indication that conditions will be severe or extreme, Environment Canada […]
Due to the dry conditions and high winds, there will be NO GRASS BURNING ALLOWED in any areas. Please leave the CONTROL BURNING to the Fire Department. If you wish to have this done, please submit your name to the receptionist at the Band Office - 204.645.2171 Individuals could be held responsible for damages caused by the fires and charges can be laid. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding […]
Two wildlife audio recorders were set up in Fisher River Cree Nation on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 as part of a project to study the birds which migrate through, breed, and live in the area. The recordings of birdsongs and calls may also be used as part of the land-based learning curriculum. More recorders will be hung on trees in the community in the weeks to come. Chief David Crate […]
A total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024, between approximately noon and 3 p.m. Central Standard Time, spanning from Southern Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador, with the rest of Canada experiencing a partial eclipse. Manitoba will experience an approximate 50 percent occlusion eclipse. This is an awe-inspiring event that will draw the gaze of people; however, there is a risk of permanent vision damage if proper […]
Fisher River Sports & Recreation spring break facility hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm Free skate, bowling, pool, music, Netflix, and canteen food Good Friday/Easter Monday closed for stat holiday Canteen hours: Monday/Wednesday 12-6 Tuesday/Thursday 1-8 Last week for on ice skating. Ice plant will be turn off for the season April 2/2024. Plans for rink area will be activities/programs such as rollerblading, ball hockey,lacrosse and fitness training. Upcoming Events for […]
Please be advised that the Amphibex (Ice Breaker) will begin operation today to break up the river ice to alleviate the risk of Flooding this spring. For the safety of our members, we ask you to please stay off the ice on the river; which includes all activities such as skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing, etc. Thank you for your cooperation. Brenda Hart
Please be advised that a Planned Power Outage will occur shortly for approximately 1-2 hours from the Arena down to Fisher Bay to replace a hydro pole and to drill in Fibre Optic line. We urge members to fill water jugs and tubs for flushing. Thank you!