Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is easing some restrictions it’s put in place during its shutdown.

Chief Marcel Moody says NCN has been very lucky during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the one active case in the community has been resolved and close contacts have been cleared by their public health team.

Because the community has been following the rules, NCN have lifted some restrictions in place, which will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

One of them includes the local store going back to regular hours as of today, with only 25 people allowed in the store at any time.

If there is another active case in the community, a full lockdown will go back into effect.