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Rolling blackouts in Pikangikum

By Jennifer Thurbide It has been a cold couple weeks for a number of Pikangikum First Nation members after the community lost power from one of its four diesel generators that supply electricity to residences. Chief [...]

Whitefeather implementation imminent as MNR approves plans

By Jennifer Thurbide MNR Regional Director Al Willcocks (right) and Whitefeather President Alex Peters shake hands during the Whitefeather Forest FMP signing on June 21, 2012 in Pikangikum FN. Photo submitted. Months after the Forest Management [...]

Receiver in Place for Two Feathers: Partnership Pending

Jennifer Thurbide After reporting last week on legal proceedings related to Two Feathers Forest Products the Northern Sun News has confirmed a receiver has been put in place until further determination is made by the courts [...]

Pikangikum First Nation and Eagle Lake First Nation Move to Dissolve Two Feathers Partnership

Jennifer Thurbide Partners in the Two Feathers Forest Products (TFFP) initiative were in court last week petitioning to end the partnership that was supposed to establish a new economic stronghold in the region. Pikangikum First Nation [...]