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The New Brunswick government and Tobique First Nation signed a five-year, $2.5-million deal on Monday, ending years of frustration and protest over the impact two hydro dams have had on the western community.
The provincial government will help repair erosion on the St. John and Tobique rivers caused by the construction of the Tobique Narrows and Beechwood hydro dams in the 1950s.
'It is a big deal for me, I'm really happy because I've worked really hard protesting for two years.'— Terry Sappier, negotiator
Under the deal, the government will also analyze and remediate contamination at a dump site that was used by NB Power on the reserve and provide mentoring and training so that band members can get work maintaining the dams.
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