Saddle Lake 40 Acre Housing Project

Saddle Lake Cree Nation proposes a 40 acre greenfield residential housing project consisting of 83 residential lots (single family houses and multi-family duplexes), roads, associated utilities (electrical, communication, water, wastewater), and stormwater drainage. Stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure will be connected to existing systems. During stage 2 redesign, Saddle Lake Cree Nation is proposing to service the lots with geothermal power. This will include installation of vertical closed-loop geothermal heating and cooling system. No production or injection wells, cooling towers, or permanent wastewater treatment systems are required. The project area currently includes a mix of fallow pasture, forested areas, and residential areas. Four distinct habitat types were identified in a biophysical assessment and include wetlands, grasslands, forest lands, and developed areas.

Latest update

March 8, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Environmental Review Process Alberta Region
Indigenous Services Canada
Environmental Review Process Alberta Region
630 Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G2
Email: paeab-erpab@sac-isc.gc.ca


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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Saddle Lake Cree Nation (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-02-06

  • Proponent

    Saddle Lake Cree Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83935

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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