Driftpile Cree Nation antenna supporting structure located on the Driftpile Cree Nation in the Municipal District of Big Lakes - Public Comments Invited

2024-08-19 – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must determine whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by 2024-09-19 to the contact identified on the project page.

The Proposed Project

TLC Solutions is proposing to install a new telecommunications tower located on the Driftpile Cree Nation in the Municipal District of Big Lakes. The tower proposed is an 88' (~27m) free standing structure intending to boost the cellular coverage in and around the community. Antennas may include a Yagi outside directional antenna operating in the following cellular bands: Band 12/17 (700 MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 4/AWS (1700/2100 MHz), and Band 25/PCS (1900 MHz). This new tower may have periodic antenna additions or replacements, as required for any Radiocommunication service.