Paul First Nation chief and council has drafted bylaw to evict members charged with violent or drug crimes

Crime on the Paul First Nation in Alberta is so prevalent that chief and council has drafted a bylaw to evict members from the community if charged with violent or drug crimes. The idea is to restore respect for community and for people, said Chief Casey Bird. He understands that the step is a drastic one, but a sexual assault against a six-year-old girl in the community in January prompted action, reports APTN. The bylaw had been a consideration for some time, but “somewhere, we needed to say ‘enough is enough’, said councillor Aeron Bird. They are working closely with RCMP on the eviction initiative. “We need to provide safety for our people,” said the chief. The nation is considering making the reserve dry once again, saying when the ban on alcohol was lifted, violence in the community began to increase.