Public Notice

Notice of intent to make a determination

Big River First Nation Drainage Reestablishment Phase 1B – Public Comments Invited

January 9, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Big River First Nation Drainage Reestablishment Phase 1B is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by February 8, 2026 to:

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

The Proposed Project

Big River First Nation is proposing to replace existing culvert crossings at eight locations in the community which are frequently subject to washouts and flooding. The work to be completed at each location will include upgrades to road structure, ditching, and drainage.

Site preparation activities will include clearing and grubbing of vegetation, and stripping of topsoil within roadway ditches and drainage channels. Construction activities will include installation/replacement of culverts, installation of rip rap, excavating/filling existing roadways and ditching to design elevations, application of aggregate and surfacing materials to the road surface, and application of topsoil and seeding to the ditching.