Should Fort Chipewyan be eligible for a food subsidy? NDP MP Dennis Bevington believes that the community should be eligible for a food subsidy program, and is working to get Fort Chipewyan included. Bevington said “I know from personal experience, people in Fort Chipewyan will take the time to drive all the way to Fort…
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Dr. John O’Connor, a respected Fort Chipewyan physician who has been serving the local community for more than 15 years, has been suddenly terminated without any explanation. Last Friday evening Dr. O’Connor was informed that Fort Chipewyan no longer required his medical services, and up until that moment the physician felt that he was secure…
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The Fort Chipewyan winter road is now closed, and it officially closed on March 23 because of the warm weather that the area has experienced recently. During the winter the road is created through the use of snow compaction and the creation of ice surfaces over sand substrate. Ice bridges are also created over the…
Read moreAs the oldest settled community in Alberta, Canada, Fort Chipewyan can be a great place for a visit whether you are a tourist in the area or you reside close by Fort MacMurray. This settlement goes back for more than two centuries, with a history that is rich and fascinating. Starting in the 18th…
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