Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Transfer Station - Public Comments invited

April 22, 2026 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Transfer Station, to be located on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Transfer Station, 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by May 22, 2026 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
2010 12th Avenue
Regina, SK  S4P 0M3

Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca

Proposed Project

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is closing the current open pit landfill and proposing to construct a new solid waste transfer station. The transfer station will be located near the First Nations wastewater lagoon facility and approximately 230m west of the existing open pit landfill. The project will involve doing earthworks to grade the area, installation of retaining walls, guardrails and bin pads for the 5 waste bins. Retaining walls to create material diversion bays to accommodate items such as wood and tires will also be constructed on the site. The transfer station will require a disturbed area of 8,750 square meters. The facility will also include a small office building, lights and a security fence.