Manitoba Hydro has postponed a planned power outage that was set to take place on March 14 and March 15, 2026, in the area near Sandy Bay, Manitoba. The delay affects roughly 830 customers in the Ebb and Flow First Nation community who were expected to be without electricity while crews worked on the lines.
Utility officials decided to move the maintenance dates because of a community event happening at the same time. The planned work involves trimming trees and clearing brush near power lines to help prevent future power failures and keep the local grid safe for residents.
According to information from the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, new dates for the outage have not been announced yet. Tree-related issues have been a growing cause of power interruptions across the province, leading to more frequent maintenance projects like this one to ensure everyone has steady power.
Residents in the affected area are encouraged to check for updates on when the work will be moved. The utility provider continues to focus on clearing branches to ensure that local power service remains reliable and safe for every home in the community.
