To make matters worse, the Ojibway community has been cut off from the mainland for nearly one hundred years and is forced to cross the lake year-round. The journey becomes precarious as the seasons change, and nine people have slipped through winter ice and died in the last 15 years.

The Manitoba government and City of Winnipeg have agreed to spend $10 million apiece to build a road to the community, but they are waiting for the federal government to come forward with cash.

Premier Greg Selinger said it is time for the federal government to come forward.
"We've been drinking water from there for over 100 years," Selinger said.
"It only seems reasonable that they have clean water and road access as well.
"Let's cut to the chase - it will be in the (provincial) budget."

Selinger also said Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has told him she will find a way for her province to be supportive as well.

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