Fort McKay First Nation

• RCMP use helicopter to rescue stranded trapper in northern Alberta

  Police say they got a report Sunday that the hunter's all-terrain vehicle overturned and became stuck.

  Canada

  Oct 1
  
• Alberta First Nations hope for new chapter as Trans Mountain pipeline enables record oil output

  The $34 billion pipeline project from Alberta to the B.C. coast promises improved access to export markets for oilsands producers.

  Features

  Apr 30
  
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• Fort McKay First Nation and Suncor sign MOU on future oilsands development

  Fort McKay First Nation and Suncor Energy are partnering on a prospective oilsands lease development on reserve lands. The chief calls it "the true meaning of reconciliation."

  Economy

  Mar 7
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• Northern Alberta chiefs declare emergency over mental health, addictions crisis

  A tribal council representing five First Nations in northeastern Alberta have declared a state of emergency over what it calls an escalating mental health and addictions crisis.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
• Boil water advisory in place in Fort McKay following water distribution system issue

  While crews have been able to repair a leak in the water distribution system in Fort McKay, Alta., a boil water advisory remains in place in the community.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2021
• Emails show how oilpatch lobbied Alberta Energy Regulator for coronavirus relief

  The newly-released document contradicts previous claims that temporary oil patch rule changes were aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Northern Alberta First Nation requires masks in public after first coronavirus case

  Trips into and out of the First Nation will be limited to one per day, and travel within the community is strongly discouraged.

  Health

  Jul 11, 2020
• First Nations appeal decisions to suspend Alberta oil patch monitoring

  This is not how you pursue "ethical oil," said Mikisew Cree First Nation Chief Archie Waquan.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2020
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• Alberta First Nations worried by suspension of oilsands environmental monitoring

  Almost all wildlife and bird monitoring, often done by remote cameras, is suspended, as is testing for leaks of methane.

  Canada

  May 7, 2020
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• Alberta’s top court overturns approval of oilsands mine following land concerns

  Alberta's highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million oilsands mine that would have encroached on land a local First Nation considers sacred.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2020