The M.D. of Opportunity has had a state of local emergency (SOLE) since fall 2023 for the Hamlet of Calling Lake, and since spring for its other hamlets because of crime issues. At its October 16, 2024 meeting it renewed these for another two weeks.
At the previous meeting, it was mentioned that Bigstone Cree Nation, which has reserves next to M.D. hamlets, has also had a state of local emergency for the same period for the same reasons.
The most recent public statement from Bigstone on this issue is a letter on its website from August 29, 2024. This announced a three-month curfew of ATV use in all Bigstone communities from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The letter says, “We are working closely with the RCMP to address these issues and to enhance security …