On April 27, 2025, at 5:05 am, officers from Oxford House RCMP received a report of a fire at the new band office located in Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

Officers attended to the location and observed smoke exiting from the building. Within a very short time, the building was completely engulfed in flames and destroyed. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the preliminary investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be incendiary. 

Oxford House RCMP have spoken to numerous witnesses and are asking anyone who has yet to speak with police to contact the Oxford House RCMP Detachment at 204-538-2046.

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.