Maskotehk Flood Mitigation Upgrades - Borrow Pits

In 2018, Urban Systems Ltd (Urban) began working with Bigstone Cree Nation (BCN, the Nation) on the design of flood mitigation measures for Maskotehk (IR 166D) because of severe flooding during the summer of 2018. This process led to a third-party inspection, with recommendations made for roadway and culvert upgrades across the reserve. In 2023, additional flooding was observed along the sections of Cattleman Drive, Simon Drive, and Cee Too Drive that were not upgraded in 2022. Areas repaired in 2022 include three areas located within Reserve 166A and one area of Cattleman Drive from Ayouschias Lane (Station 1+000) to Simon Drive (Station 2+550) in Maskotehk (IR 166D) and included culvert upgrades and raising 1.5km of Cattleman Drive. The flooding occurred on two separate occasions following heavy rainfall which caused the Willow River to flood. Flood mitigation projects are ongoing within Bigstone Cree Nation, and a borrow pit to ensure access to materials is required. This Project is for the expansion of an existing borrow pit, as well as the development of an additional 3.75 ha borrow pit to secure adequate quantity of borrow materials to the community. 

Latest update

November 30, 2025 – 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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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - October 31, 2025

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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  • Location

    • Wabasca 166D (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-10-31

  • Proponent

    Bigstone Cree Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89976

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