K-Net staff joins Windigo team to develop broadband in Muskrat Dam & Slate Falls
Dan Pellerin, K-Net's Network Manager travelled to Muskrat Dam and Slate Falls this past week to meet with community leaders and band staff. Discussions about the installation and operation of their local community broadband network took place. As well the team, including Bill and Ivan Blair from Blair Electronics, toured the communities to determine the best hub location and construction requirements for their local community cable system.
Windigo First Nations Council applied to Industry Canada's Broadband for Rural and Northern Development program (BRAND) on behalf of Koocheching, Muskrat Dam and Slate Falls to develop a broadband connectivity solution in these communities. Funding approval was received to develop these essential services in Muskrat Dam and Slate Falls.
Each of the First Nations are hiring local staff to support and manage this local economic development initiative on an ongoing basis. K-Net Services is contracted to be the Project Manager for this development with Dan taking the lead role on this work. Blair Electronics will be the contractor doing the installation. Windigo First Nations Council is providing the project administration.