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Author: Brittany Hobson
Publication Date: January 7, 2026 - 13:41
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Chief of Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage surveys damage with federal, provincial leaders
January 7, 2026
Bottled water, plumbing supplies and food continue to be flown in to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, as its chief met Wednesday with political leaders to survey extensive damage to the community after a days-long power outage.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, federal Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are among a delegation touring Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
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