Fines and Arrest For Non-Locals in Search of Tobacco
Written by Paul Graif on 6 April 2020
Peacekeeper Chief Dwayne Zacharie said that on Saturday his officers issued 12 tickets to non-locals for coming onto the territory in the search of tobacco products.
On Sunday, a Non-local male, who had been out of town, came in to the community and was arrested and will be charged.
Zacharie says they are still getting a lot of calls of people congregating. He says that many are going to parks and coming together. “We haven’t issued any fines to anyone in the territory yet. But we will begin issuing them to locals as well for non compliance,” Zacharie said.
Kahnawake Fire Brigade Chief David Scott said that effective immediately for all Ambulance calls the Paramedics will wear a gown, gloves and a face mask. “It is for their protection and for your protection as well,” Scott said.
There is now a total fire ban in Kahnawake. The risk of fire is high in the region according to Scott. He says that includes a ban on personal bonfires and grass fires.
All of Quebec is considered community transmission for Covid-19. For health and social workers in Kahnawake it means that any employee who is working directly with a patient will now be wearing a mask. If you have an appointment at the KMHC for any health related issue you can expect that the health worker who will be working closely with a patient, will now don protective equipment in all cases.
Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) Executive Director Lisa Westaway says at the KMHC testing site there were seven more tests performed today.
Westaway said that those performing tests on the patients at the site, do not see your results. They are sent to Dr Annick Gauthier. They are also sent to Public Health if you test positive. Public Health will follow up with you every two days by phone. Confidentiality is guaranteed, Westaway said.
Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips says some signs will be going up in the community stating that Kahnawake is for Kahnawaero:non, deliveries and essential workers only. Along Highways 138, 132 and 207 signs will be erected on Tuedsday saying that those roads are for Mercier Bridge access only. Another sign, posted at the entrances to the residential areas will read: “Residents Only. Non-Residents Subject to Fines”. They will be in both English and French.
