Garden River Fire & Emergency Services

06/10/2026

GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION - Suspected Overdoses Prompt Warning From Anishinabek Police Service

The Anishinabek Police Service is issuing a drug alert for Garden River First Nation (GRFN) after reports of two suspected overdoses in recent days, one of which was fatal. Our hearts and thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of the young person who lost their life.

While we continue to gather details, we wanted to share the limited information that we have, with the goal of potentially saving lives.

The two incidents below took place on different dates at different locations.

INCIDENT #1

- A number of people reportedly consumed what they believed to be cannabis from a b**g, at a residence
- One person who reportedly consumed from the b**g was subsequently transported to hospital with symptoms consistent with an overdose and has since died
- We do not have any information to indicate that anyone else who consumed from the b**g suffered any overdose symptoms

INCIDENT #2

- A number of people reportedly consumed what they believed to be cannabis from a b**g, at a residence
- A youth who reportedly consumed from the b**g was subsequently transported to hospital with seizures and symptoms consistent with an overdose. They remain in hospital at this time
- We do not have any information to indicate that anyone else who consumed from the b**g suffered any overdose symptoms

These two suspected overdoses took place in the latter half of last week. It is our understanding that the substance consumed in both incidents was purchased at a dispensary in Garden River First Nation.

Full news release with additional details and safety tips: https://www.anishinabekpolice.ca/garden-river-first-nation-suspected-overdoses-prompt-warning-from-anishinabek-police-service

06/04/2026

Wildland fire Safety

The wildland fire hazard is currently high to extreme across most of Ontario’s fire region today.
Remember, outdoor burning regulations are in effect, and you are responsible for the fires that you light.
Find local hazard conditions and up-to-date fire information on our interactive map: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM

06/04/2026

Please be cautious! Wildfire hazards in our area!

05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day

05/08/2026

🔥Reminder🔥

The GRFD recommend any GRFN member burning in the community, to please get a burn permit at the firehall.
Burn permits allow the GRFD to help suggest when and where fires are set, so they reduce the risk of accidental wildfires.

05/06/2026

Emergency Preparedness Week, please follow the links in the comments for resources and information for how you can stay prepared.

Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency.

This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.

We encourage you to understand the risks in your area and learn what actions you can take to protect yourself and your household.

Visit the Emergency Preparedness page on our website to learn more: https://www.anishinabekpolice.ca/staying-safe/emergency-preparedness

Make your emergency plan today: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/make-plan.html

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, also known as Red Dress Day.

The commemoration began with the “REDress Project,” an art installation created by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010. The project features red dresses hung in public spaces to symbolize the thousands of Indigenous daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, grandmothers and two-spirit family members and friends who have been victims of violence - abducted assaulted or murdered without adequate investigation or justice. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to recognize and address that Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, and gender-diverse people continue to go missing and are murdered in an unabated and ongoing epidemic of violence.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing signs of distress, don’t hesitate to reach out to services available:

• Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous-centred): 1-855-242-3310
• Crisis Services Canada: (Canada-wide) 9-8-8
• National Family and Survivors Circle: 1-844-413-6649
• Talk 4 Healing (for Indigenous women in Ontario): 1-855-554-4325
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
• Native Youth Crisis Line: 1-877-209-1266

Family members of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (women, girls, men, boys, and 2SLGTBQI+ people) can access Ontario’s Family Information Liaison Unit (FILU) for confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and victim-centred assistance. Support is available to you no matter how much time has passed since losing your loved one. More information is available here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-information-liaison-units

05/04/2026

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Recognizing the work fire fighters do every day – on the fire ground and in their communities.

05/01/2026

First Responders are volunteers and professionals who have dedicated their lives to public service. Thank You for Everything you do!