The chief of a First Nation in northern Manitoba says residents are dealing with cracked floors and overflowing sewage after a power outage caused pipes to freeze in many homes in the community. Chief David Monias says it’s unclear how many of the more than 1,300 homes in Pimicikamak Cree Nation will require repairs because the community lacks the proper resources to inspect the homes. He says the First Nation desperately needs plumbers, home inspectors and electricians to assess the damage after the outage that happened Dec. 28. The community has identified at least 200 homes where the water has had to be shut off to prevent any leaks and future destruction. Monias has been calling for the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces for emergency logistical support, including water…
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