Rat Portage Charges Non Residents for Ice Road Access

The Rat Portage First Nation says its now charging non-band members for use of the

ice road through their community.

As of February 1st, the band has set up manned check points at the Gap Road and the Matheson Bay
entrances to the First Nation.

A toll of 25 dollars a day is being charged to drive on the ice road.

A monthly permit of 50 dollars, or a seasonal pass for 75 dollars are also available.

The access passes can be purchased at the Rat Portage Band office.