From Wrigley a winter road travels to the Sahtu Region and is used to supply further North communities. Wrigley has a population of approximately 200 people. Wrigley has a hotel which provides rooms and meals. There is a complex which houses a full size gymnasium for indoor sports and activities. A gas station is operated by a community business person.
Secretarial employment is usually available at local government offices.
Substitute teachers are in constant demand at the schools. Nursing related jobs are available at the community hospital. A variety of other jobs become available as residents come and go. As with any contract policing detachment duties include the full range of activities pertaining to the enforcement of the criminal code, federal and territorial statues and village by-laws. Community Based Policing is a concept that has been in place in Fort Simpson long before it became a popular phrase.