Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 days ago

Lockdown imposed as rural Northern B.C. community urges outsiders to stay away

The Daylu Dena Council imposed a community lockdown in Lower Post, B.C., starting May 16, allowing only residents to enter the community.
The lockdown aims to address increased unwanted activity, as Schilling noted positive community feedback and no immediate danger.
Lower Post has seen exponential growth and over $100 million invested in new infrastructure like an administration building, supportive housing, and a healing facility.
Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling noted that there has been a slight increase in certain activities within the community that are unwelcome and cause concern among residents.
The lockdown reinforces that community membership requires contributing to a healthy society, while patrols report suspicious activity to the Watson Lake RCMP.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

7 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

CBC News

Lean Left

Community lockdown and patrols to continue in Lower Post, B.C.

A new lockdown protocol in Lower Post, B.C., that's aimed at reducing violence and keeping drug dealers out of the community will continue, residents heard at a community meeting on Tuesday.

3 days ago·Canada

Read Full Article