By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com LONGLAC — Count Greenstone’s mayor among those who say they’re excited about slated power line upgrades. James McPherson said an announcement by the Ontario government that formally designated the long-planned Greenstone transmission line a “priority project,” and tapped Hydro One to develop and build it, is “absolutely huge for all of us.” He said it will especially benefit the seven First Nations that have partnered together with the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent stake in the project, as well as Greenstone itself. “The biggest thing is opportunity for more industrial expansion. And for all of us who live along that line, that when the power goes out, it may not be four or 12 hours (to get it restored),”…
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