How this northern Alberta First Nation is tackling drug use in its community

Fort McMurray 468 First Nation is taking steps to control its future, and the safety of its members, in the fight against drugs. Councillors and residents have noticed an increase in property crimes related to drug use, such as break-ins and vehicle theft.Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Coun. Christopher Beausoleil says the nation has many supports in place for people who would like to recover from addiction.

The First Nation, which is made up of four reserves, held community meetings in February and March to hear from concerned residents and get ideas about how to tackle the issues. BCRs are shared with the RCMP and court. Prior to 2020, the nation had issued only about two bans, said Whalen. Now there are about 20 active bans.RCMP said the detachment has asked all of the First Nations in Wood Buffalo for their BCRs. They will then be reviewed by the RCMP's legal staff.

Before members are banned from the community, they are given an opportunity for rehabilitation. But if the person doesn't want to work to get better, or they keep re-offending, they will be banned, Beausoleil said. Beausoleil said the nation will help people get mental health support, child care, cultural activities and other programs. The nation funds many supports through the community wellness program, and the reserve has a a federally funded day treatment program.In 2023, the RCMP fielded 75 calls for service from the First Nation, down from 103 in 2021. From 2020 to 2023, 36 per cent of the calls were related to property crime.

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