The Blood Tribe Chief and Council have declared a state of emergency on the Blood 148 reserve after a spate of dog attacks that officials say pose a serious risk to public safety, a community notice said. The declaration authorizes animal bylaw officers to take any measures within the Dog Control Bylaw to remove dangerous dogs and reduce threats to residents’ safety.
In a statement posted on the tribe’s official channels, leadership said there is a “serious and immediate risk to public safety” due to recent incidents involving aggressive dogs, prompting the extraordinary step to protect the health and well-being of those living on the reserve. The state of emergency will remain in effect until further notice or until the council determines the danger has been appropriately addressed.
Under the emergency measures, animal bylaw officers have been given expanded authority to seize and remove dogs identified as dangerous or involved in attacks, and to take additional steps permitted under local law to prevent further harm. The notice encouraged community members to report incidents of aggressive behaviour or attacks to tribal officials and bylaw enforcement as part of coordinated efforts to address the issue.
The Blood Tribe — also known as the Kainai Nation, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy in southern Alberta — is home to thousands of residents and has its own governance structures, including animal control bylaws that apply on reserve lands. A state of emergency declaration is a rare measure used when immediate action is required to safeguard residents from harm.
Officials did not immediately release detailed statistics on the number or severity of the dog attacks, but the public notice underscored that aggressive dogs have become a community safety concern. Residents were urged to take precautions and support bylaw officers as they carry out enforcement actions, which may include impoundment and compliance orders for owners of dangerous animals.
The declaration has drawn attention from local leaders and residents alike, who have expressed support for strong action to protect vulnerable community members, including children and elders, from future attacks. The Blood Tribe’s Chief and Council said they will continue to communicate updates as the situation evolves and efforts to address the issue continue.
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