Recent report by Alberta Health Services showed 30% more cancer cases in Fort Chipewyan than predicted by the Alberta Cancer Board.

The report says: "The increased number of cases of biliary tract cancers, cancers in the blood and lymphatic system and cancers of unknown primary seen in the most recent six years (2001-2006) compared to the years 1995-2000 of the investigation warrant closer monitoring of cancer occurrences in Fort Chipewyan in the coming years."

Report recommended analyzing other risk factors such as lifestyle, family history and occupational and environmental exposures as the possibility that the increase is due to an increased risk in the community "cannot be ruled out."

George Poitras of the Mikisew Cree First Nation in Fort Chipewyan said: "It's about time that we're getting these results confirming what we've been saying all along."