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EDMONTON - A report into the mauling of a young boy says a northern Alberta reserve should develop a way to deal with dangerous stray dogs and enforce it.

Lance Loonskin, 5, died on Nov. 16, 2006, after being attacked by up to six dogs on land belonging to the North Tallcree band near Fort Vermilion.

Two of the dogs were later captured and destroyed.

In his fatality inquiry report, provincial court Judge Eldon Simpson says dogs running in packs can be aggressive.

He also notes that the band used to capture and destroy loose dogs but stopped after some people complained.

Dangerous stray dogs have been a problem in other remote communities across Canada.