Fire services restored on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation – Global News

March 5, 2015

The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and Village of Loon Lake have reached a deal regarding fire services.

Both sides say ties have been strengthened between the two communities with a tentative new fire services contract.

The first nation was in arrears with the Loon Lake Volunteer Fire Department, so the fire chief didn’t respond to a fatal fire that killed two children just over two weeks ago.

Moving forward, instead of paying a retainer, Makwa Sahgaiehcan will pay a yearly $5000 membership fee, and then be billed per fire call.

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