Lōn Rīvər Krē | Loon River Cree First Nation

The Loon River Cree Nation is an Indigenous community situated in northeastern Alberta, with a rich history of traditional land use and cultural preservation.

POPULATION
748
Rank #398 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
219.1 KM²
Rank #41 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/13/2028
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-03 20:53:44 UTC
Name
Loon River Cree (ISC Code: 476)
Former Names
Red Earth Band, Loon Lake First Nation
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Boreal Forest
Indigenous Language
Cree (Nehiyawewin)
Number of Registered Members
748
Band Website
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Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 189, RED EARTH CREEK, AB
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
IVAN SAWAN
Term Expires
03/13/2028
Number of Council Members
5

IVAN SAWAN

Chief

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MELVA WHITE

Councillor

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CODY LETENDRE

Councillor

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SHAYNE LETENDRE

Councillor

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HEATHER MCTAGGART

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 9391
    LOON PRAIRIE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 237
    259.6 Hectares
    30 KM NORTH OF LOON LAKE
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  • ISC Code: 9389
    LOON LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 235
    6902.3 Hectares
    5 KM SOUTHWEST OF LOON LAKE (CITY)
    [56.537429, -115.391695]
  • ISC Code: 9390
    SWAMPY LAKE INDIAN RESERVE NO. 236
    14744.4 Hectares
    6 KM WEST OF LOON LAKE (CITY)
    [56.3886787, -115.4401716]

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