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Indigenous-led wind farm project near Hixon receives green light

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and Ecoener Energie Canada, Inc. announced today (Tuesday) their successful bid to create a wind farm project within the traditional territory.

The project, named Nilhts’I Ecoener Wind Farm Project, involves the construction of 18 wind turbines east of Hixon.

Both parties worked quickly to form a partnership that would secure the rights to the project in this region.

“As a Nation, we are consistently focused on the development of clean, green, energy opportunities that assist in moving the entire Province forward constructively and safely,” stated
Chief Dolleen Logan, on behalf of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.

“Our objective is sourcing and securing strong partnerships that assist in lifting our Nation and its members, while securing a strong future for the environment and major projects. We are particularly interested in those projects that place green processes and economic reconciliation at the forefront of their work.”

In addition, the host first nation has financial interests in the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) Project, securing further electrification opportunities throughout British Columbia.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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