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By Aaron Schulze

James Smith Cree Nation Shutdown

James Smith Cree Nation enforces curfew bylaw, added security following COVID-19 surge

Nov 8, 2020 | 1:39 PM

Following seven cases of COVID-19 in the community as of Nov. 7, James Smith Cree Nation has encouraged and enforced more health precautions.

A release issued by Chief Wally Burns and James Smith Cree Nation’s pandemic committee stated a curfew is now in place from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Security will be set up around the community to monitor essential travel.

Members are also encouraged to limit visiting from house to house, stay home as much as possible, and limit travel to outside the community.

“Please keep in mind that keeping our community safe is everyone’s responsibility,” Burns stated. “I appeal to everyone to respect individuals’ privacy and confidentiality as our members go through their healing and 14-day isolation.”

Tri-Nations Convenience Store is also limited to only two people at a time, with only one person from each household to do the shopping. All gatherings, events, extracurricular activities, and public buildings are shut down at the time to minimize exposure.

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