Leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., urge people to avoid Lake Athabasca over contamination concerns

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Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam and Fort Chipewyan Metis president Kendrick Cardinal have both posted messages on social media recently, asking people in the community to stay away from the shoreline, not swim in the water and not consume the lake water. Both cited concerns about possible contamination in the water and said they’re awaiting water quality results.   Click here to read the story.