The chief of a remote Manitoba First Nation is calling for the construction of all-weather roads after his community encountered a shortage of essential supplies. He said provincial and federal governments should also prepare to enact emergency protocols in case winter roads remain closed and other goods can’t be shipped.
Shamattawa RCMP said the body of 43-year-old Abraham Beardy, who was last seen a week ago canoeing on the Gods River, was found Thursday afternoon by members of the community.
Abraham Beardy, 43, was last seen alive Aug. 27 while canoeing with a woman on Gods River, which runs through Shamattawa First Nation, about 350 kilometres south of Churchill. His body was found on the river Aug. 31, RCMP say.