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The Driftpile Band is situated 30 kms. west of Swan River (or 3 hours and 15 minutes northwest of Edmonton)
The Driftpile Reserve itself is over 15,000 acres in size and sprawls along 10 kms of sandy shoreline on the south side of Lesser Slave Lake.
Highway #2 runs directly through the reserve and provides good access to the lake.
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The Driftpile Band also enjoys a stable political environment and welcomes
the prospect of developing tourism on the reserve.
With relatively high unemployment, the project represents
badly needed jobs and economic opportunity for the
future growth and development of the band.
NEWS & EVENTS
OPIOID Awareness Newsletter
This newsletter contains information on Opioids, substance abuse and anxiety, treatments, what to do after getting through an addiction and much more. Click to read it.
Indigenous Virtual Outreach Support Session
February 16th, 2021
On February 16th, a representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will be available by telephone to help you with your income tax questions. Click for details.
Alberta COVID-19 Restriction Changes - January 18th
Changes to public health restrictions came into effect Monday, January 18 and all other restrictions remain in place. Click for details.
Legal Quarantine and Isolation Requirements
When there is transmission of COVID-19 in the community, it is important that individuals with confirmed COVID-19, and those identified as close contacts, follow public health isolation/quarantine requirements.
The following document outlines the legal obligations under the provincial Public Health Orders 05-2020 and Order 28-2020, and consequences for individuals who do not comply with the requirements. Click for details.
CIHR HSI Fellowship Applications
The Indigenous Wellness Core of Alberta Health Services is seeking a PhD or Post-Doc trainee to apply for the CIHR Health System Impact (HSI) Fellowship to advance Indigenous Health in Alberta. Click for details.
DCN COVID-19 Status Date: January 13
COVID-19 case information in the Nation as of January 13th. Click for details.
DCN COVID-19 Status Date: January 11
COVID-19 case information in the Nation as of January 11th. Click for details.
AHS Mental Health Helpline
Need addiction or mental health support? Call the Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line - 1-877-303-2642. Click for info.
Togetherall Online Mental Health Community
Togetherall offers a safe and anonymous community to connect from anywhere, at any time. Click for details.
COVID-19 Addiction & Mental Health Resources and Supports
Here is a list of phone numbers, websites, online supports, and information for mental health. Click for info.
Maggie Willier Wellness Centre - COVID-19 Testing Update
January 8th, 9th, 10th, 2021
Please be advised that swabbing for COVID-19 will not be available at the Health Centre this weekend. Click for details.
Lakeshore Regional Police Service - January 2021 Newsletter
The Lakeshore Regional Police Service has published their January 2021 newsletter. Click to read.
Foot Care Monthly Clinics
1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month
LPN FCN is offering Foot Care Clinics every month at the Maggie Willier Health Centre. Click for details.
COVID-19 Update Dec 31st - 6 Confirmed Cases in Driftpile Cree Nation, 1 Recovered Case
We now have six (6) known positive cases on the Nation, all of whom are isolated and following all measures. Click for details.
Alberta COVID-19 Restriction Changes - January 18th
The following changes to public health restrictions came into effect Monday, January 18th:
- Outdoor social gatherings are allowed up to 10 people. Indoor gatherings remain prohibited.
- Personal and wellness services can open by appointment only (hair and nail salons, etc).
- Funeral ceremony attendance has increased to 20 people, with mandatory masking and 2 metre physical distancing between households. Funeral receptions are not allowed.
All other restrictions remain in place:
- No indoor social gatherings
- Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges and cafes open for take-out or delivery only.
- Retail services and shopping malls must reduce customer capacity to 15%.
- Health services, like physio and massage, open by appointment only.
- Entertainment and indoor recreation facilities remain closed.
- Places of worship limited to 15% capacity for in-person attendance.
- Working from home is mandatory unless a physical presence is required for operational effectiveness.
Albertans must continue following all public health measures to reduce case numbers: wash your hands, wear a mask in public, keep 2 metres apart, and stay home and get tested when sick.
DCN COVID-19 Status Date: January 13
DCN COVID-19 Status Date: January 11
Maggie Willier Wellness Centre - COVID-19 Testing Update
Foot Care Monthly Clinics
Primary Care Network Tara Wardman, LPN FCN is offering a Foot Care Clinic on the:
1st and 3rd Thursday of Every Month at the Maggie Willier Health Centre
Will see clients with Diabetes, Elderly as well as clients with disabilities that affect them from reaching their feet.
Call to book and appointment at 780 355-3931 if you are interested in the service.
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