Power Line Permit for Kistapinan Reserve Women's Shelter
Official title: Blanket Permit - SaskPower - Kistapinan Indian Reserve No.211
SaskPower wants a blanket permit to build and maintain power lines on Kistapinan Indian Reserve No. 211, near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The immediate project? Running 65 metres of underground line to power a new women's shelter on the reserve. The permit would also cover future electrical work across the entire reserve for as long as needed.
Why This Matters
Live on or near Kistapinan Reserve? This permit affects what infrastructure gets built on reserve land. The women's shelter will gain reliable power. Future electrical projects won't need separate approvals each time.
What Could Change
If approved, SaskPower gets permanent authority to install, maintain, and remove power lines anywhere on the reserve. The women's shelter gets connected to the grid. Future electrical work proceeds without case-by-case permits.
Key Issues
- Should SaskPower receive a blanket permit covering the entire reserve indefinitely?
- Are environmental protections adequate for work near wetlands and fish-bearing waters?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.