SaskPower Electrical Distribution Permit for Wapachewunak First Nation
Official title: Blanket Permit - SaskPower - Wapachewunak First Nation (English River First Nation)
SaskPower is seeking a blanket permit to install and maintain electrical distribution infrastructure on Wapachewunak First Nation (English River First Nation) reserve lands in Saskatchewan. The permit would allow ongoing work including power lines, poles, and related equipment for as long as needed.
Why This Matters
Live on Wapachewunak First Nation reserve? This permit affects what SaskPower can do on your land. Power line work could happen near wetlands and waterways that matter to your community.
What Could Change
If approved, SaskPower gets permanent access to build and maintain power lines anywhere on the reserve. Work near fish-bearing waters would require DFO review, but the permit itself has no expiry date.
Key Issues
- Should SaskPower receive an indefinite permit for electrical work on reserve lands?
- Are the environmental protections for wetlands and fish-bearing waters adequate?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.