Deschambault Lake Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is planning to rehabilitate approximately 6 km of existing community roads and drainage infrastructure in Kimosom Pwatinahk I.R. No. 203 (Deschambault Lake). Many of the existing roads have developed problems such as rutting, uneven surfaces, washed-out areas, and insufficient traffic gravel, while drainage in several areas has been impacted by shallow ditches, blocked or deteriorated culverts, and limited drainage capacity. The project will focus on improving road conditions and restoring proper drainage to reduce flooding and improve safety for residents.

Road upgrades will include reshaping the road base, adding new traffic gravel, improving drainage ditches, and replacing or installing culverts and catch basins. All existing culverts will be replaced, with two new cross-drain culverts and five new catch basins added to improve water flow. Ditches will be re-excavated and cleared of vegetation where necessary, and erosion protection measures such as riprap and geotextile will be installed at culvert inlets, outlets, and steeper ditch sections. The project will also include construction of a 1 km long, 2 m wide gravel pedestrian walkway along the south side of Kistapiskaw Street to improve pedestrian safety. Additional work includes driveway upgrades, landscaping with topsoil and grass seeding, and proper disposal of vegetation and debris.

Latest update

April 13, 2026  – Indigenous Services Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - April 13, 2026
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - March 6, 2026

Contacts

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


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  • Location

    • Kimosom Pwatinahk I.R. No. 203 (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Highways and Roads

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2026-03-06

  • Proponent

    Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90281

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