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With mental health issues surging, nurturing mental wellness has become a top priority for the community. Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services is there to support those who might be experiencing difficulties during these ongoing strange-times by organizing a community walk to encourage unity amongst one another.  KSCS has partnered with community and non-local organizations to provide resources and […]

Elections that were set for today for the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center’s Board of Directors are off. Lisa Westaway is the Executive Director of the KMHC on what went wrong: “Unfortunately, we have 2 seats available, however, the system is only allowing a vote for 1 seat. Therefore, in order to ensure a fair election […]

High Drama over the weekend setting social media abuzz as a high-speed chase was heard and seen throughout town. The Peacekeepers received a call reporting a local male passed out behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado on Hwy 132 at the intersection of Mohawk Trail/Blackberries. Kyle Zachary is public relations officer with the Kahnàwake […]

Kahnawà:ke Animal Control Services recently picked up two dead foxes, on Tekakwitha Island and South Creek Road. Both animals presented with mange, but they’re still treating the cause of death as unknown at this time. Both foxes were sent for testing to rule out Distemper/Rabies. These viruses are preventable if vaccinated against them. There is […]

There was vandalism reported over the weekend at Kateri School. The Kahnàwake Education Center property was vandalized over the weekend of August 20-21. Vandals destroyed parts of the KEC outside terrace attached to the main building beside Kateri School.  Destroyed property included metal tables and the railings enclosing the seating area. The KEC is reviewing […]

Day 2 of roadwork, with the JCCBI and MCK reminding you that Old Malone Highway is closed today until 4pm and will shut again tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24th, from 6am until 4pm. The closure is in place East of the CP Rail Tunnel to the intersection of the 132. A detour via the 132/138 Service Road […]

Soil sampling will be carried out in two locations in the Clay Mountains area with the scheduled work to include excavating pits with an excavator as well as soil sample collection according to KEPO. All pits will be restored before the end of each workday. The work launches today and will last until Thursday, August 25th. […]

Some issues at regional hospitals are creating headaches for the ambulance service. Whishe Stacey Captain with the Kahnawake fire brigade on the current issues: “Right now what’s going on in the area and I don’t think it’s exclusive to Kahnàwake or Montreal or Quebec for that fact, all the hospitals are being overwhelmed. Exactly what […]

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) will be performing fish sampling in the Little Suzanne River from August 23rd to September 14th. Sampling will primarily be done with minnow traps, but hoop nets and electro-fishing will be used in select locations. The traps will be deployed for 18-20 hours at a time with KEPO releasing […]

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated has informed the MCK that Old Malone Highway will be closed on Monday, August 22nd, Tuesday, August 23rd and Wednesday, August 24th, from 6am until 4pm, east of the CP Rail Tunnel to the intersection of the 132. A detour via the 132/138 Service Road will be in […]