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Article content Temporary checkpoint that kept non-essential traffic out of Fort McKay and the Chipewyan Prairie Dené First Nation (CPDFN) will remain for the near future. Visitors are asked to register and take temperature checks. Masks, swabs and temperature checks are required before anyone can board flights to Fort Chipewyan. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Local First Nation, Métis communities reopen to the public with caution Back to video Ron Quintal, president of Fort McKay Métis Nation, said non-essential visitors could be turn...

Article content The new superintendent of the RCMP’s Wood Buffalo detachment hopes to pair officers with a crisis nurse or mental health worker during mental health calls and wellness checks. He also supports body-worn cameras on officers, is hiring an indigenous relations officer and wants to promote a restorative justice program. Supt. Mark Hancock, who took command of the Wood Buffalo RCMP detachment on Feb. 1, said in a Wednesday interview the programs are based on community feedback and plans to improve community engagement, particularly in rural communities. We apologize, but this v...

Article content Conklin leaders have spent nearly $223,000 on efforts to fight COVID-19 in the community, since roughly 11 per cent of Conklin has had COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March. The funds come from a general community fund, with money set aside for everything from educational and cultural initiatives to social programs and housing supports. But, community leaders say they have no choice since government grants totalling more than $269,000 have been rejected. By raiding funds for community investments, controlling the situation will likely cost the community in the future. We...

The municipality is asking for public feedback on policing priorities for the 2021-22 fiscal year.