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Severe Plumbing Crisis Hits Pimicikamak, Evacuations Continue

1/11/2026

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Pimicikamak Cree Nation faces severe plumbing issues after a four-day power outage caused frozen pipes to burst.
Approximately 4,000 residents were evacuated, with hundreds of homes damaged and many without running water.
Plumber Todd McConnell estimates repairs could take weeks to months.
In Kashechewan First Nation, a state of emergency was declared due to failing water treatment facilities, limiting access to drinking water, and evacuations are ongoing.

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Story summary

Pimicikamak Cree Nation faces severe plumbing issues after a four-day power outage caused frozen pipes to burst.
Approximately 4,000 residents were evacuated, with hundreds of homes damaged and many without running water.
Plumber Todd McConnell estimates repairs could take weeks to months.
In Kashechewan First Nation, a state of emergency was declared due to failing water treatment facilities, limiting access to drinking water, and evacuations are ongoing.