Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Proposed Electric Fence – Canadian Forces Base Suffield

June 20, 2024 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by June 29, 2024 to:
Mr. Danny Langanière, Base Environmental Officer
Mailing Address:  CFB Suffield, Box 6000 St Main, Medicine Hat
Alberta, Canada, T1A 8K8
E-mail:  Danny.Laganiere@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing the installation of a single strand electric fence for cattle grazing within the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield Range and Training Area. Wood posts will be installed at 45 foot intervals and two gates. The fence will be monitored and maintained bi-weekly.