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Fort McKay Day Centre - Construction Progress Pictures - June 2009
Click here to view photos Fort McKay First Nation Chief & Council Reviewing Federal Court Decision You are likely aware of the information in the community and in the Fort McMurry newspapers about the recent decision by Federal Court Justice Douglas Campbell on February 24, 2009. Justice Campbell’s decision sets aside the Election Code adopted by referendum held in February of 2005 for technical matters relating to the final copy of the Election Code that was distributed prior to the 2005 Referendum. As a result, Justice Campbell ruled that the version of the Election Code used to administer the last full election of Chief and Council as well as the by-election in the spring of 2005 may not have the proper support of the Community and may not have full authority to be used to govern the electoral process for the Fort McKay First Nation. Under the terms of the decision, day to day operations of the Fort McKay First Nation will not be substantially affected. Phil Peddie, Band Administrator has already met with a number of Elders to explain the events and further meetings will be held to explain the process that will be undertaken to deal with these matters. The Fort McKay First Nation has launched a court process to address these matters and more details will be announced as they become available. First and foremost, Chief and Council are working to ensure that the day to day needs of the community are served and that these contentious issues, which have plagued the community for many years, are dealt with in a manner that restores the strength of the governance process. There will be announcements of meetings to discuss these matters in the near future. Please come to these meetings to understand, more fully the process and provide your input into a solution. For those of you living away from Fort Mckay, please check the website for updates: www.fortmckay.com (under latest news) Updates will also be mailed out to each home. For further information, please contact Jeff Winsor at 780-828-2439, jwinsor@fortmckay.com. Fort McKay First and ATCO Frontec Open Lodge
The official opening of Creeburn Lake Lodge was celebrated by Fort McKay First Nation and ATCO Frontec October 1, 2008 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 500-room lodge north of Fort McKay. A blessing ceremony was held along with entertainment by Aboriginal drummers and traditional dancers while guests received a complete tour of the new facility. “Creeburn Lake Lodge stands as a prime example of the substantial and important work we are doing as a First Nation. It will continue delivering numerous opportunities for our community and we look forward to partnering with ATCO in future projects.” said Chief Jim Boucher. Phase one of Creeburn Lake Lodge offers important new accommodations fo oilsands workers and an array of career opportunities for members of the Fort McKay First Nation. The Lodge, primarily assembled using top-quality, state-of-the-art modules built by ATCO Structures Inc., has been designed to allow for future expansion should there be a market demand. “This joint venture with the Fort McKay First Nation is another example of ATCO’s longstanding relationship with Aboriginal communities that create mutually beneficial projects,” said Ms. Southern. “This critical housing project marries the considerable skills and resources of both organizations to provide top-quality housing in the oilsands region.” The joint venture agreement also oversees the operation of the lodge. The 130,000 square foot building includes a dining room, licensed lounge, games room, fitness centre, meeting rooms, television rooms, laundry facilities, and on-site parking with plug-ins. Every room features a 26-inch LCD TV/ DVD system, high-speed Internet, and individual environment controls. ________________________________________________________________________ Fort McKay First Nation & Shell Canada Cease Exclusive Negotations Shell Canada Limited (Shell) and Fort McKay First Nation entered into a preliminary agreement on June 21, 2005 for Shell to develop Fort McKay First Nation's oil sands reserves located at Fort McKay, Alberta near Syncrude Canada Limited's and Shell's crown leases. Shell and Fort McKay First Nation, by mutual agreement, have ceased exclusive negotiations with regard to developing the Fort McKay deposits. Click here to read more... ________________________________________________________________________ ATCO Frontec and Fort McKay First Nation to Build 500 Room Oilsands Lodge Trade Show Successfully Networking Entrepeneurs Yet another successful Trade Show was organized this year by the Fort McKay Group of Companies on May 2nd 2007. The Show demonstrated the achievement of each company owned and operated by Fort McKay First Nation. . Click here to read more... _________________________________________________________________________ Residential School Settlement Approved by the Government of Canada
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