Buffalo River Dene Nation Stage 5 Subdivision

The Buffalo River Dene Nation is proposing to construct a new subdivision to meet the community's need for current and future housing units. The proposed Stage 5 subdivision will provide up to 50 new lots and will occupy approximately 15 hectares of forested land. New infrastructure required as part of the subdivision includes high density polyethylene (HDPE) water main pipeline, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer main pipeline and manholes, water and sewer service lines, hydrants, roadways and drainage culverts, power and phone utilities.

Clearing and grubbing of the site is proposed to occur in the fall or winter to avoid the risk of harming migratory nesting birds. The extent of vegetation clearing will be kept to the minimum amount necessary to construct the new subdivision and to provide a fire break. Activities during construction include primary earthworks, new utility installation, sub grade construction, ditch construction, grading and landscaping.

Latest update

July 21, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting public comments until August 21, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - July 21, 2026

Contacts

ISC-SKENV
Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2B6
Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • BUFFALO RIVER DENE NATION RESERVE NO. 193 (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-07-21

  • Proponent

    Buffalo River Dene Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90657

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