A remote First Nation in Northern Ontario is exploring the potential of developing a small hydroelectric generating station to modernize operations and reduce costs.

With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the North Spirit Lake First Nation is assessing the viability of building a plant on Flanagan River located about 175 kilometres north of Red Lake.  The study will determine site conditions, water level variations, plant capacity and energy production as well as assess costs and ecological benefits.

The project aligns with the objectives of the Green Energy Act, which is part of the Open Ontario plan to embrace green technology and support community investments that lead to conservation and economic growth.