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# of lab-confirmed positive and presumptive positive cases in Manitoba: 18 # of cases yesterday: 17 Number of people screened and tested at Selkirk drive through site: Wed., March 18, 2 pm to 4 pm – 12 clients screened, 3 clients tested (launch - partial hours) Thurs., March 19, 125 clients screened, 52 clients tested Fri., March 20, 118 screened, 84 tested Sat., March 21, 68 screened, 41 tested Screening tool now available […]

Health and Wellness Today and always The team at Rainbow House Wellness Centre have put together some healthy wellbeing tips on taking care of self mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually during this time. Don’t Panic follow the precautions, when in doubt, call PEM for how they are assessing Stop believing everything on social media & don’t get overwhelmed by watching too much TV: ONLY Use these links to provide you […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY ROAD CHECK POINTS Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) along with Kinojeoshtegon First Nation (KFN) are in support of Peguis First Nation (PFN) of implementing security measures to reduce the risk and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our communities. With the support and agreement of all three communities; there will be Checkpoints at all roads entering Peguis First Nation and Fisher River […]

March 20, 2020 RE: Update on COVID-19 #7 As of March 20, 2020 Manitoba Government has declared a State of Emergency. As of March 19, 2020, Public health officials advise the number of lab-confirmed positive and presumptive positive cases in Manitoba remains at 17 at this time. Public health investigations are continuing on the two positive cases identified yesterday. It appears that both cases are related to travel. Percy E. […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Re: Checkpoints at Access Roads into Fisher River Cree Nation & Peguis First Nation For precautionary reasons; Peguis First Nation in cooperation with Fisher River Cree Nation with support from the RCMP will be setting up Checkpoints at Access Points coming into and out of the two Communities beginning Friday March 20, 2020 at a time that is to be determined. Only ESSENTIAL TRAVELING AND DELIVERIES OF […]

RE: COVID-19 March 19, 2020 Chief and Council along with Health Services want to ensure Members that they are monitoring the COVID 19 situation closely and are taking the appropriate actions for the safety of our membership. Leadership & Health Services are receiving updates hourly from the various Health Organizations, Assembly of First Nations, and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and will continue to update Members each day as new information […]

Health Centre Update and Hours of Operation - COVID-19 Pandemic To all community members: Fisher River Health Centre is open regular day time hours. Fisher River Health Centre and Fisher River Cree Nation Leadership recently met with all community entities to discuss FRCN Community Pandemic Plans. Each entity has established their own protocols for their workplace. The Health Director and Nursing are in meetings this week with FNIHB, Red Cross, […]

RE: Update on COVID-19 #6 As of today, MB Health Media Bulletin #18, Public health officials advise that seven additional presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in Manitoba. This brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and presumptive positive cases in Manitoba to 15. Patient contact and public health investigations are on-going. As of March 16, 2,280 tests have been completed for COVID-19 in Manitoba. Public health officials […]

The COVID-19 Virus is low in Manitoba but it is increasing.  To reduce the spread of this virus, the housing department staff is asking community members to seriously consider social distancing by calling or emailing instead of coming into the office for any type of request, questions or concerns, for the safety of both yourself and our staff. Work Order requests for Social Assistance clients and Elders who reside by […]