O'Chiese News
Help Plan Safer Ways to Get Around O’Chiese First Nation
O’Chiese First Nation is creating an Active Transportation Network Plan. The plan will look at how people move around the community and how travel could be made safer and easier.
Active transportation includes many ways people get around without a car, such as:
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Walking
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Biking
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Using an ATV or snowmobile
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Using an e-bike or electric scooter
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Using a wheelchair or other mobility aid
We Want to Hear From You
Where do you travel in the community? Where do you feel safe or unsafe? What would make it easier for you to get around?
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Your feedback will help identify possible improvements, such as:
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Safer paths and trails
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Better crossings
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Improved lighting and signs
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Better access to key community spaces
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The plan will be guided by community feedback, local knowledge, community values, and direction from Chief and Council.
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Take the Survey and Enter to Win
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Complete the survey for a chance to win a $100 dollar Visa Gift Card
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Survey closes: October 19, 2026
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/OCFNActiveTranspo
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What Is the Plan?
The Active Transportation Network Plan will guide future decisions about safer ways to move around the community. It may include possible routes, priorities, and ideas for future improvements.
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The plan does not mean anything will be built right away. O’Chiese First Nation will decide if and when future improvements move forward.
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Your experience matters. Take the survey and help shape the plan
We encourage all community members and supporters to read and share the recent CBC News article highlighting the ongoing safety concerns surrounding the roadway leading to O’Chiese First Nation, as well as the tragic loss that has once again brought attention to this long-standing issue.
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For more than 20 years, O’Chiese First Nation has advocated for meaningful improvements to this roadway to ensure the safety of our members, neighbouring residents, and all who travel it.
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We also ask members to watch and share a public statement by William Stevenson, who references the roadway commonly referred to in public discussion.
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CBC News article:
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MP video:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2884070581958711
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We want to be clear: This is NOT an “O’Chiese Road.” This is a Clearwater County road.
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O’Chiese First Nation is holding the Province of Alberta, Clearwater County, and the Federal Government accountable for addressing the longstanding infrastructure and safety concerns associated with this roadway.
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Please help raise awareness by sharing this information. The more people who understand the reality of this situation, the stronger our collective voice becomes in advocating for meaningful action.
MEMO: Respectful Conduct Towards Staff
To: All OCFN Public
From: Administration Department
Date: April 10,2026
Subject;
Respectful Conduct Toward Staff
O’Chiese First Nation Administration is committed to providing respectful, professional, and effective service to all community members. In return, we expect all interactions with our staff to remain respectful and free from abusive behavior.
Please be advised that abusive conduct toward staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Verbal abuse, yelling, or threatening language
• Harassment, intimidation, or discriminatory remarks
• Aggressive or hostile behavior in person, by phone, or through written communication
This policy applies to all service requests, including but not limited to:
• Purchase Order (PO) requests
• Band member assistance applications
• Administrative inquiries and support services
Our staff have the right to work in a safe and respectful environment. If a community member
behaves in an abusive or inappropriate manner, OCFN Administration reserves the right to refuse or delay service until the individual is calm and able to communicate respectfully.
We encourage all members to approach staff with courtesy and patience so that we can continue serving the community effectively and fairly.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Kind regards
Human Resource Team
MEMO - Measles Alert
If your child is showing symptoms of illness, please call 811 for medical advice instead of bringing them directly to the Health Centre.
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Bringing potentially sick children to the Health Centre requires us to close and disinfect affected areas for over two hours, disrupting services and limiting care for others. With the high number of patients we are currently seeing, this also increases the risk of exposure for other community members and staff.
Your cooperation helps us keep the Health Centre safe, open, and available for those who need it most.
Please call 811 first — they will provide guidance on the next steps for your child’s care.
NEW ROLL-OFF BIN:
What can go in it?
Please see the list below of the recyclable materials that can be placed in your roll-off bin.
All recyclable materials are being placed into the roll-off bin that just arrived at the waste transfer site. This marks the beginning of our new national recycling initiative—an effort to set a positive example and lead the way for other nations to follow in sustainable waste management.
