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By Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Manitoba First Nation chief wants to \u201cset the record straight,\u201d as concerns mount over a plan that would see more land environmentally protected in Manitoba and he\u2019s also accusing the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) of spreading \u201cmisinformation\u201d about the plan. \u201cWe have been clear from the beginning: this is not about restricting access,\u201d Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) Chief David Crate said in a letter that was sent to The Winnipeg Sun. \u201cOur intent has always been to work with our neighbours, including hunters, anglers, farmers, and cottagers, to determine the best way to sustain this region for the benefit of all.\u201d The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has been hosting engagement sessions in several communities in the Interlake recently, as… <\/p>\n

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By Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Manitoba First Nation chief wants to \u201cset the record straight,\u201d as concerns mount over a plan that would see more land environmentally protected in Manitoba and he\u2019s also accusing the Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) of spreading \u201cmisinformation\u201d about the plan. \u201cWe have been clear from the beginning: this is not about restricting access,\u201d Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) Chief David Crate said in a letter that was sent to The Winnipeg Sun. \u201cOur intent has always been to work with our neighbours, including hunters, anglers, farmers, and cottagers, to determine the best way to sustain this region for the benefit of all.\u201d The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has been hosting engagement sessions in several communities in the Interlake recently, as... <\/p>\n

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