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Wind Power News: Saskatchewan
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‘Neighbours hating each other’: Proposed Weyburn wind farm divides community
Don Bourassa says a proposed wind farm near his home in southeast Saskatchewan has ruined relationships in his community – to the point where he feels he has been bullied. A resident of the Rural Municipality of Weyburn, Bourassa said one of his neighbours approached him about buying his property to keep him quiet on Enbridge’s Seven Stars Energy Project. “He wants me out of there, to shut up,” Bourassa said in an interview. “That’s bullying and I’m not falling for . . . Complete story »
$500M wind turbine project sparks RM of Weyburn council tensions
A proposed $500 million wind energy project, with plans to install 46 wind turbines up to 700 feet tall, has ignited controversy in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Weyburn, with disputes spilling into council chambers, allegations of a “violence-related” incident, and calls for greater transparency. Recent council meeting minutes reveal tensions reached a boiling point when Coun. Josh Mainil declared a conflict of interest, saying he was a witness in a “violence-related” incident connected to the Enbridge Seven Stars Energy . . . Complete story »
Weyburn group fights massive wind farm
Those who oppose the project say the financial benefit doesn’t outweigh the environmental cost. A local grassroots movement fighting the controversial Seven Stars Energy Project, which plans to install 46 wind turbines up to 700 feet tall in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Weyburn, has launched a gofundme campaign. The group behind the opposition is rallying support to cover mounting legal fees, materials for demonstrations, and public awareness efforts. “In the heart of our community, something is happening that threatens . . . Complete story »
Subcontractor faces health and safety act charges in wind farm death
The sister of a man who died on a construction site near Sussex said her brother would “do anything for anybody.” Windturbine Construction Team Inc. made a court appearance through a lawyer in Saint John Monday on charges of failing to ensure that an industrial lift truck is used for its intended purpose and is not loaded beyond its capacity under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The charges relate to a July 18 workplace fatality in Springdale, N.B., that . . . Complete story »
Weyburn RM residents bring questions on turbines to meeting
Residents of the RM of Weyburn brought their questions and frustrations with the proposed Enbridge wind turbine project to a public meeting on Thursday evening at Cecilia’s Hall. The newly-elected council was present for the meeting, which was called following a petition submitted requesting that one be held on the issues around the project. A lawyer from SARM was also present, and three representatives from Enbridge were on hand to provide information. RM resident Kim Brady told the Enbridge representatives . . . Complete story »
Enbridge pauses wind farm application, wants local zoning changed to allow turbines closer to homes
Enbridge has requested their application to the RM of Weyburn to be put on hold for the time being, as they seek to do more consultations with the local community. The company was seeking an amendment to the zoning bylaw in regard to their proposal to situate 46 wind turbines in the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin, as they are asking the RM to reduce the allowable distance for a turbine to 750 metres from a residence. Enbridge has indicated . . . Complete story »
Landowner warns about “blanket easements”
A local landowner recently shared some interesting information at an open house at Oyen, as well as on his video blog. Tyler Chiliak farms near Alsask and is described as a “straight shooter” by those who listen to his podcast. Numerous comments from his listeners followed his recent talk about industrial blanket easements; it was a topic of interest to local landowners. Tyler agreed to have the information shared in this article, which is much appreciated. Tyler Chiliak farms near . . . Complete story »
Weyburn area residents urged to work as team against wind mills
Residents of the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin were urged to band together to fight the Enbridge proposal for 46 wind turbines, and hope to make their case to the RM of Weyburn council at their upcoming meeting on Aug. 14. A meeting of concerned residents was held on Wednesday evening at McKenna Hall, and was emceed by Kim Brady. Brady set the tone early on, as he asked that residents be respectful both of the land-owners who have signed . . . Complete story »
Change of venue for meeting to discuss proposed area wind power project
Due to the number of people interested in attending, the venue has changed for a meeting being held next week for those interested in discussing concerns about a proposed wind power project in the R.M.s of Weyburn and Griffin. The meeting will now be held at McKenna Hall on July 31st at 7 p.m. In late June, the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC) pledged up to one hundred million dollars in loan guarantees for a new renewable wind energy . . . Complete story »
Seven-figure tax break request denied by RM of Lajord council
An Invenergy Canada request for a $1 million tax break on a proposed wind farm fell on deaf ears when the new RM of Lajord council met for the first time Nov. 17. RM administrator Lynette Herauf said the company had made the request as “they believe these tax concessions would enable a measurable cost reduction in their bid price.” “They believe these tax concessions may assist in the project’s selection and ultimately the acquisition of the RM of a . . . Complete story »
