Grants and Contributions:

Title:
File Hills – 2025-26 One-Time Funding
Agreement Number:
26947
Agreement Value:
$496,100.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project supports the completion of a new sub‑office for the File Hills First Nations Police Service (FHFNPS) in Carry the Kettle Nation. It provides essential equipment and related support to help expand the service’s operational capacity. Additional, supports police equipment procurement to serve the five communities receiving services from FHFNPS.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

This project will support the completion of renovations of a sub‑office in one of its most remote communities (Carry the Kettle), increasing police presence and visibility. Since the renovations began, Carry the Kettle has reported feeling better supported by the service.  This project will provide support to procure policing equipment needed to provide police services to the five communities. Resulting in improved policing, as they will have proper equipment.

Location:
Balcarres, Saskatchewan, CA S0G 0C0
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00207
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:

Project was preapproved to start on February 5, 2026, although the agreement was signed on March 25, 2026.

Recipient's Legal Name:
File Hills Board of Police Commissioners Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Regina—Qu'Appelle
Federal Riding Number:
47007
Program:
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program Purpose:

To improve policing and community safety outcomes in First Nations and Inuit communities, in collaboration with provinces and territories of jurisdiction.

To contribute to improved policing and community safety outcomes in First nations and Inuit communities, in response to their unique needs and priorities.