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Pimicikamak chief calls on Carney to deploy military over power outage fallout

Pimicikamak Chief David Monias urged Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday to deploy the military for the ongoing power outage crisis, citing insufficient regional resources.
A snapped transmission line over the Nelson River caused the outage since late Sunday, and Manitoba Hydro said crews expect full restoration by about 6 p.m. local time on Thursday.
Water and sanitation failures have left homes unlivable as water tanks froze, sewage systems failed and potable water ran out amid temperatures about −31°C and wind chills near −50°C.
The chief formally asked for Canadian Armed Forces assistance, saying Indigenous Services Canada and the Canadian Red Cross are involved but the scale exceeds local capacity, and requested help with transportation, evacuations, shelters, and supplies.
Once power returns, widespread burst pipes and flooding are anticipated, which could displace more families, and this report was first published Jan. 1, 2026.

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