The economic development officer for Potlotek First Nation, said the greenhouse project is also creating jobs for people who have lost work during the pandemic.

Chiefs will be able to send alerts in Mi'kmaq and in English to community members in Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook and We'koqma'q.

Giving chiefs and communities decision-making power about alerts will save time and potentially save lives during critical situations such as severe weather, wildfires and searches for missing people.