Council meeting highlights — August
Council passed the housing allocation policy amendment, approved the water plant claim to ISC, and set the AGM for September 20. Full minutes are on the notices page. https://nations.curtishall.ca/n/demo-aspen-ridge/not
Boil water advisory – Aspen Way and Buffalo Trail
Water advisory lifted for the north subdivision
The precautionary boil water advisory issued for houses 100 to 148 on 14 March has been lifted. Two consecutive clear samples were returned from the lab on Friday.
Job posting: Land Guardian (2 positions)
Housing applications: two units allocated, intake reopens next month
Council election results
Chief Dana Whitecloud was returned for a second term, and eight Councillors were elected. The electoral officer's report and the poll-by-poll count are posted in Documents.
Housing allocation: five homes this fall
The housing committee has allocated five newly renovated units on Willow Road. Everyone on the list has been called; letters follow by mail.
Aspen Ridge signs consultation protocol with two proponents
Council has signed consultation protocols covering the transmission corridor and the gravel operation east of the river. Both agreements require early notice, funded participation
Nurse practitioner clinic moves to three days
From October the nurse practitioner clinic runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Same-day spots are held each morning; call the Health Centre at 780-555-0130 at 8:30 am.
Language nest opens at Little Bears
The Cree language nest opens at Little Bears Head Start with two fluent speakers and eight children. Elder Sharon Nipisihkopahk opened the room with a pipe ceremony.
Road grading and dust control schedule
Grading starts on the west loop, then Willow, then the school road. Dust control is applied within two days of grading on each stretch. Expect delays and please do not pass the gra
Annual general assembly — 14 November
The general assembly is at the Community Hall, doors at 4:30 pm, supper at 5. Audited financial statements, the year's report from each department, and questions to Council.
Fall harvest camp: two weeks at the ceremonial grounds
Moose and elk processing, dry meat, hide tanning and the young hunters' programme. Elders lead each morning. Everyone eats, whether you can help or not.
Trades apprenticeship: eight seats funded
The Nation has funded eight apprenticeship seats through the corporate arm — carpentry, electrical and heavy equipment. Members are given first consideration. Applications are at t
Elders' Lodge kitchen renovation complete
The noon meal programme is back in the main dining room. Thank you to everyone who ate in the gathering room for six weeks without complaining too loudly.
New arena schedule and free ice for youth
Ice is in. Youth ice is free every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 pm. Adult ice, shinny and team bookings go through the arena office.
Membership: bring your paperwork in early
If a child has been born, or someone has passed, or you have moved, please come to the membership clerk. Registration takes weeks longer if the paperwork starts late, and it affect
Fire ban lifted
The fire ban is lifted across the reserve. Permits are still required for anything larger than a cooking fire and are issued at the band office.
Community freezer programme
The community freezer at the hall is stocked with moose, fish and berries from the harvest camp. Anyone can take what they need. No form, no questions.
Business park adds two tenants
A welding shop and a logistics firm have signed at the business park, bringing sixteen jobs, eleven of them held by members. The Nation's corporate arm now employs over a thousand
Emergency preparedness: know your muster point
Every household should know its muster point and have a go-bag. The evacuation registry is voluntary and confidential, and it is what lets us account for Elders and people on home
School results and the new science lab
Grade 9 provincial results are up across every measure for the third year. The new science lab opens after the winter break, funded through the education agreement.
Sewage lift station upgrade
Work begins on the lift station serving the south subdivision. Expect noise during the day and no service interruption. The contractor is on site for six weeks.
Audited financial statements posted
The audited financial statements for the year are posted in Documents, as required, along with the schedule of remuneration and expenses. Paper copies are at the front counter.