January 8, 2026 

MBC News Host: Amber Bear

Aired on the North at Noon January 9, 2026

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation community of Pelican Narrows is dealing with a water crisis.

Pelican Narrows is responding to a critical water system emergency after problems emerged with the community’s water intake earlier this week. Councillor Olivia Custer says the issue is not with the treatment plant itself but with the system that draws raw water from the lake, creating serious risks during winter conditions.

Here's the interview with MBC News

To read the web article visit:

https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/01/pelican-narrows-water-intake-crisis