Outages

If you are experiencing a power outage in one of the First Nations connected to the provincial grid via the Wataynikaneyap system, call Hydro One Remote Communities at 1-888-825-8707. They are prepared to respond 24/7 to outages and other issues.

ᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᐧᐁᐧᑕᐦᐃᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ & ᑭᒋᔑᓭᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᓄᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ

Wataynikaneyap Power selected PowerTel/Eptcon, subsidiaries of Cormorant Utility Services, to carry out specialized inspection, maintenance, and emergency response (IMER) activities.

Planned inspections

  • Helicopter inspections of transmission lines once a year
  • Ground inspections of transmission lines every 5 years
  • Detailed Inspection of substations multiple times a year

Substation equipment testing and maintenance

  • Ground operational checks and minor site maintenance of substations multiple times a year
  • Detailed testing and maintenance of substation equipment will vary by equipment and location

Emergency Response

  • Wataynikaneyap Power personnel are on-call 24/7 for emergencies and will work with the contractor and others to coordinate emergency response
  • Visit our Emergencies and Outages page for more information