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Tired of waiting, First Nation buys $8M worth of generators
Mathias Colomb First Nation spent $8 million on four mobile generators after a 128-day evacuation caused by wildfires and power loss, seeking government reimbursement and connection.
- On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, the community announced it bought an $8-million emergency backup generator system, including four semi-trailer-sized generators on three-axle trailers.
- About 2,200 residents were evacuated after a wildfire last summer left the community without power, preventing their return during summer 2025.
- After failed requests to governments, the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation said it moved forward independently to secure energy security after what it describes as failed government responses, including purchasing four generators with own-sourced revenue.
- The community is seeking reimbursement and urged Manitoba Hydro to connect the generators, which the utility said was not feasible during the wildfire effort.
- Officials called 2025 the worst wildfire season since records began, and the community reports 11 evacuee deaths before return, highlighting the toll and future risks.
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First Nation buys $8M generator system after wildfire evacuations, says province ignoring pleas for help
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in northern Manitoba says it's been forced to arrange private financing and buy an $8-million emergency backup generator system after being ignored by the federal and provincial governments for six months.
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