As of the evening of Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the damaged wood poles critical to power restoration have been safely replaced.
Pikangikum, North Spirit Lake, and Keewaywin First Nations are re-connected to grid power. Deer Lake, Sandy Lake, and Poplar Hill First Nations have their assets energized to allow a reconnection to the grid from their diesel generator back-ups. Transfer to grid power will be coordinated with Hydro One Remote Communities Inc.