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ABO Energy has been developing an outline for a possible project in Temiskaming Shores (mainly in Dymond Township), and Horizon New Energy has been developing an outline for a possible project in Kerns and Hudson townships. Temiskaming Shores city council had given its support in September for ABO Energy to move forward with a bid. ABO has also established a partnership with Timiskaming First Nation on the project. 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