Public Safety Division reminds community members to stay off the railroad tracks

Public Safety Division Announcement

The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) would like to remind Kahnawákeró:non to stay off the railroad tracks following a close call at the Adirondack Junction.

According to information provided by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC), three (3) teenagers were seen on the tracks at Adirondack Junction yesterday afternoon and were dangerously close to a passing Exo commuter train. The conductor followed safety protocols. The Kahnawake Peacekeepers were informed of the incident and responded to the area; however, the teenagers were no longer in the area.

Community members are being advised to remind their children of the dangers of playing or walking along the tracks and to only cross at designated railroad crossings.

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.