THE BATTLEFORDS - In the early afternoon of April 24, a fire broke out at a multi-family building on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation, 20 kilometres south of Battleford.
This was the home for eight families — a total of 31 people, including children ranging from five months old to teenagers. No casualties were reported.
"All are safe ... Chief and Council are working to coordinate resources to support our families," reads the release from MGBHLM First Nation.
Responding to the fire was immediate at approximately 12:30 p.m. However, the multi-plex was engulfed within minutes, and the building was destroyed.
An emergency meeting took place at 7 p.m. held at MGBHLM boardroom with Indigenous Services Canada, Red Cross, FSIN, BATC and MGBHLM Economic Development Corp.
"We thank all those who have reached out, nation to nation," says MGBHLM.
The nation will be seeking shelter, clothes, food and household items for all eight families immediately, with Glenda Bird, the MGBHLM Community navigator, available at 306-480-4130.
According to a , any and all donations for the families are appreciated and are to be dropped off at the Tropical Inn until Thursday, April 27, when a new location will be advised
