Antenna Addition on Piikani Reserve Tower - Brocket, AB
Official title: Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period
A telecom company wants to add microwave antennas to an existing tower on the Piikani Reserve near Brocket, Alberta. The antennas would create a high-speed internet link between Pincher Creek and Brocket. No new tower is being built—this is about adding equipment to what's already there.
Why This Matters
Live on or near the Piikani Reserve? This could improve internet connectivity in your area. The tower already exists, so visual impact is minimal. Members of the Piikani Nation may want to weigh in on infrastructure changes on reserve land.
What Could Change
If approved, two microwave antennas would be installed on the existing tower. The system would carry high-capacity Ethernet traffic using 18GHz and 80GHz bands. Future antenna additions or replacements may also occur without separate consultations.
Key Issues
- Should the antenna installation on the Piikani Reserve tower be approved?
- Are there concerns about the equipment on reserve land?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.