Poplar River First Nation

• Manitoba First Nation starts rationing after declaring state of emergency

  After officially declaring a state of emergency on May 30, Poplar government liaison Dave MacKay says it's been "a perfect storm of unfortunate issues."

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2022
  
• Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency after supply barge explosion

  A Manitoba First Nation says it may have to ration food and fuel after the barge that regularly brings supplies to the community exploded earlier this month.

  Canada

  May 31, 2022
  
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• First Nations comedian ready to showcase ‘deadly humour’ in new comedy series

  Support poured in online from creators across the country when news came out about a new scripted comedy show loosely based on the life of Anishinaabe comedian Paul Rabliauskas.

  Entertainment

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Suspect sought after officers find cocaine bound for Poplar River First Nation: Manitoba RCMP

  Manitoba RCMP are looking for a suspect after police say officers found cocaine hidden in hollowed-out cans being sent to Poplar River First Nation.

  Crime

  May 4, 2020
• Forest fire evacuees from Poplar River First Nation heading home

  The wildfire that prompted hundreds of people from their homes was brought under control, and the evacuees can start returning home.

  Sep 5, 2017
• Poplar River First Nation wildfire under control: Manitoba

  The wildfire that has been burning near Poplar River First Nation since last month is now classified as being held, according to the Manitoba government.  

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2017
• Forest fire forces evacuation of Poplar River

  More residents of a northern First Nation are being forced to flee their homes due to a nearby forest fire.

  Aug 23, 2017
• Three-year-old boy drowns in Poplar River First Nation: Manitoba RCMP

  A three-year-old boy drowned Friday in Poplar River on Poplar River First Nation, according to a Manitoba RCMP news release.

  Jun 5, 2017
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• Canada’s aboriginal land management provides model to world

  It might surprise some Canadians that aboriginal land management in this country is being held up as a model to the world

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2014