Chipewyan

Evacuation Alert issued for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

Evacuation Alert issued for Janvier and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation

Jul 17, 2024 | 9:00pm
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is placing the community of Janvier on an evacuation alert. The Chipewyan Prairie First Nation is also issuing an evacuation alert. There are two growing out-of-control wildfires near the communities which are prompting the alerts. In the last report, the largest fire is 214 hectares and approximately 15 […]
Community gathers ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Community gathers ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 29, 2023 | 5:04am
Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, along with Orange Shirt Day. The remembrance honours the children who never returned home as well as Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. On Thursday, the Municipality, along with the Athabasca Tribal Council, hosted a Community Gathering and Walk to recognize the occasion. The […]