News and Announcements

Fire Ban Effective As Of July 10, 2026

Attention Cook’s Ferry Members: This notice is to temporarily pause the retention of all non-target species to support conservation efforts. Chinook fishing remains open at this time. Fish caught under this licence are for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes only and may not be sold. Designated fishers must carry their designation card while fishing and transporting fish. Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) Chinook fishing is open from: July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to July 5

Environment Canada is forecasting thunderstorms and significant rainfall in the Shetland Creek fire area over the next 48 hours. Due to unstable soils within the Shetland Creek wildfire burn scar, there is an elevated risk of debris flows, landslides, and other slope failures during and following heavy rain events. Cooks Ferry strongly advises all members and land users to avoid the Shetland Creek fire scar area for the next 48 hours and remain alert to changing conditions.

A Referendum Vote on the Custom Election Rules of the Cook's Ferry Indian Band has been called for Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band is developing a new, fully funded community services centre in Antko, located in Merritt, B.C. This multiplex will serve as a hub for community and Band services in Antko.

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band announces exciting new community services centre to support members

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band (CFIB) is proceeding with the demolition and site reclamation of the Widow Smith House, following the identification of hazardous materials that require specialized handling and disposal.