If my memory serves me correctly, it was during the life of the 15th Assembly there was a renewal process, and at that point there was some talk of the Power Corporation putting forward a proposal for that franchise. But at the end of the day, the government of the day instructed the Power Corporation not to proceed.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 816-17(5): Hay River Electricity Franchise Request For Proposals
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 816-17(5): Hay River Electricity Franchise Request For Proposals
Oral Questions
May 26th, 2015
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