Economic Development

WINNIPEG -- A seven acre solar power farm in Manitoba is officially up and running in Fisher River Cree Nation. The first nation says it’s the largest in the province, and the first Indigenous-owned utility scale solar farm in Canada. Fisher River Cree Nation Chief David Crate said the development of the project is another step in generating revenue for the community. He said the farm has given the community […]

The Fisher River Solar Farm is now on-line generating electricity and economic opportunity The Fisher River Cree Nation Chief & Council, alongside W Dusk Energy Group and our many other partners, are pleased to announce the Fisher River Cree Nation Solar Farm is officially connected and selling power to the Manitoba Hydro grid. We want to take the opportunity to thank community members for your patience and support. This is […]

On Saturday September 21, 2019; Business Delegates from China visited the Community. Chief David Crate and Lorne Cochrane (Chariman, Fisher River Economic Development Corporation) met with the group; the focus of the visit and the discussion that followed after introductions were mainly focused on potential future business partnerships. After the meeting, the group did a tour of the community and also drove down to the Bay River Developments. Following the […]

NEW PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERSHIP WITH TACHE PHARMACY FISHER RIVER CREE NATION, MB - Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN), through the Fisher River Economic Development Corporation (and the Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home and Fisher River Home and Community Care Program), has entered into an advantageous agreement with Tache Pharmacy to provide pharmaceutical services to FRCN members. Tache Pharmacy provides free city-wide delivery and online prescription refills. They have a special interest in providing […]

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Aug. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the corporation previously referred to as 10552763 Canada Corporation, a partnership of Avana Canada Inc. of Ontario, Fisher River Cree Nation of Manitoba, Chippewas of the Thames of Ontario, of MediPharm Labs Inc. of Ontario, and retailer Native Roots Dispensary announced its name as “Garden Variety,” along with plans to open four stores in Manitoba. One of four organizations awarded licenses to operate […]