PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — More members of the Canadian Armed Forces have landed in a First Nation in Manitoba that is in the throes of severe water issues, including frozen pipes, flooding and backed up sewage. The military says three members arrived in Pimicikamak Cree Nation on Wednesday, joining the seven who are already in the northern Manitoba community. The Armed Forces has been helping to assess issues with the community’s water and sewage treatment plants, and power concerns. The First Nation, 530 kilometres north of Winnipeg, suffered a days-long power outage that led to frozen water systems, sewer backups, electrical issues and burst pipes, which forced about 4,400 people out. The initial crew of seven military members first arrived in the community Monday after leadership pushed the federal government for logistical and technical support. Chief David Monias has said most of the more than 1,300 homes in the First Nation will require some form of repair. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 14, 2026. The Canadian Press
