Thursday, May 20, 2010

Couchiching chief stands firm

There is no backing down for Chief Chuck McPherson of the Couchiching First Nation. Plans are in place for the band members to set up a toll booth tomorrow on the Trans Canada Highway that runs through the community near Fort Frances. Chief McPherson says he's taking a lot of heat for his position, but says it's a matter of principle.   He insisists the band has not received fair compensation from the federal government for building the highway through the reserve.  McPherson says he is prepared to go to jail for his stand.