Notice of Determination for the Clearwater Dene Nation La Loche Hotel

 

March 11, 2026 - Indigenous Services Canada has determined that the proposed La Loche Hotel project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

The determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

-The Clearwater Dene Nation membership will benefit from the project

-no comments were received from the public about the project

-mitigation measures are required for the project

 

Implementation of the following mitigation measures is required for the project:

 

1. The project shall proceed in the manner described in the La Loche Hotel GP Ltd, La Loche Hotel Business Plan and other supporting documents (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment; Portion of Block AP, Plan 92B16160 Extension 1, La Loche, Saskatchewan (Pinchin Ltd, March 2025) and Geotechnical Investigation for the Proposed Hotel Development at La Loche, SK (Pinter & Associates Ltd, May 2025). The Proponent will immediately notify ISC of any changes to the proposed project for approval.
2. Relevant permits and approvals will be obtained before undertaking any work. It is the Proponent's responsibility to meet all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations that apply to the proposed project. This Notice of Determination does not apply to ancillary features associated with this development that were not included in the Project Description form.
3. All work will be carried out in accordance with the Migratory Bird Convention Act and applicable regulations.
4. Erosion and sediment control measures will be utilized to limit and contain the impacted areas during construction.
5. The contractor will have an emergency response plan that will be implemented in the event of an accidental spill. The contractor will utilize spill prevention procedures and spill kits will be present at the site during construction.
6. Regardless of volume, any spilled substance that may cause an adverse effect must be cleaned up immediately and contaminated materials removed from the site for proper disposal. All spills must be reported to relevant federal, provincial and municipal government departments.
7. All equipment must be properly maintained and equipped with standard air emissions equipment and equipment idling will be kept to a minimum throughout the duration of construction.
8. The contractor will be required to dispose of all waste generated during construction at appropriate registered off-reserve disposal facilities.

 

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.