CBC ManitobaFeb 28
2,000 people still can't return to their homes, Pimicikamak chief says
The leader of a First Nation in northern Manitoba that has been dealing with severe water damage, forcing many to leave, says 2,000 people remain displaced due to unhabitable homes.
#displacement #housing #naturaldisaster #Pimicikamak #northernManitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/monias-pimicikamak-feb27-9.7109592?cmp=rss
Global News CanadaJan 19
Firearms damage found on power line that led to Pimicikamak outage: Manitoba Hydro
The power went out during a cold snap, resulting in ruptured pipes, the evacuation of 4,400 residents from the area and the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces.
#poweroutage #damage #emergencyresponse #Pimicikamak #Canada #ManitobaHydro
https://globalnews.ca/news/11619590/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-firearm-damage/
Global News WinnipegJan 19
Firearms damage found on power line that led to Pimicikamak outage: Manitoba Hydro
The power went out during a cold snap, resulting in ruptured pipes, the evacuation of 4,400 residents from the area and the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces.
#poweroutage #damage #emergencyresponse #Pimicikamak #Canada #ManitobaHydro
https://globalnews.ca/news/11619590/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-firearm-damage/
Global NewsJan 19
Firearms damage found on power line that led to Pimicikamak outage: Manitoba Hydro
The power went out during a cold snap, resulting in ruptured pipes, the evacuation of 4,400 residents from the area and the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces.
#poweroutage #damage #emergencyresponse #Pimicikamak #Canada #ManitobaHydro
https://globalnews.ca/news/11619590/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-firearm-damage/
CBC ManitobaJan 9
More workers, heaters on the way to help with frozen water crisis in Pimicikamak
More workers and heaters are on the way to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, where thousands have been forced out due to frozen pipes and sewage backup.
#crisis #help #Pimicikamak #northernManitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-crisis-help-9.7038851?cmp=rss
CBC ManitobaJan 6
Manitoba premier, other leaders to visit Pimicikamak on Wednesday
A delegation including Manitoba's premier will visit Pimicikamak Cree Nation on Wednesday, the First Nation's leadership said, days after thousands were evacuated from the northern community in the aftermath of a power outage.
#Politics #Visit #Manitoba #Pimicikamak
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-cree-nation-outage-visit-9.7034341?cmp=rss
Show threadEdwin G. Jan 4

Thousands evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation after homes, water treatment plant damaged in power outage

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-9.7032795
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Des milliers évacués de la Nation crie de Pimicikamak après que des maisons, usine de traitement de l’eau ont été endommagées durant une panne d’électricité

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2217717/premiere-nation-nord-manitoba-panne-electricite

#Pimicikamak #Manitoba

Thousands evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation after homes, water treatment plant damaged in power outage | CBC News

The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says hundreds of homes have been "severely compromised" in the aftermath of a days-long power outage that damaged a water treatment plant and plumbing systems, and about 4,000 people have been evacuated.

CBC
Show threadEdwin G. Jan 3

Now that hydro service has been restored, water pipes in Pimicikamak First Nation are bursting because the frozen water is thawing.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-plumbing-9.7032215
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Maintenant que le service d’électricité a été rétabli dans la Première Nation Pimicikamak, les conduites d’eau sont en train d’eclater parce que l’eau y dégèle.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2217476/rupture-tuyaux-geles-pimicikamak

#Pimicikamak #Manitoba

Pimicikamak Cree Nation residents battling burst pipes, infrastructure issues after power restored | CBC News

A local plumber in Pimicikamak Cree Nation says it may take up to a month to fix burst pipes and other plumbing issues after water froze over during a days-long power outage in extreme cold temperatures.

CBC
Show threadEdwin G. Jan 2

Hydro service has been restored last night to the Pimicikamak First Nation.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pimicikamak-cree-nation-power-outage-repairs-9.7032031
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Le service d’électricité a été rétabli hier soir à la Première Nation Pimicikamak.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2217342/carney-panne-electricite-manitoba

#Pimicikamak #ManitobaHydro #Manitoba

Manitoba Hydro fixes downed line, ending Pimicikamak Cree Nation's frigid days in the dark | CBC News

Power is being restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation nearly four days after a widespread power outage left community members without heat in freezing winter temperatures and promoted a state of emergency.

CBC
Global News CanadaJan 1
Pimicikamak chief requests military help as power outage crisis continues
The Pimicikamk First Nation chief is calling on the federal government to send in the armed forces, to help with an on-going public health and safety crisis.
#crisis #help #Pimicikamak #Canada #CanadianArmedForces #PimicikamkFirstNation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11596299/pimicikamak-chief-requests-armed-forces/