Xplore Inc., external modification to existing radiocommunications tower on Ermineskin No. 138 reserve land, near Maskwacis, AB.

Xplore Inc. is proposing to add a new 0.6m microwave (dish) antenna to an existing 76m guyed radiocommunications tower on Ermineskin No. 138 reserve land near Maskwacis, AB. The purpose of this new antenna is to provide higher capacity backhaul to improve wireless internet service to the rural residential areas. This tower currently houses several large dish antennas, panel antennas and other smaller communications antennas that support a variety of communication technologies including Wireless Broadband, Land Mobile, PCS and Cellular. This new tower may have periodic antenna additions or replacements, as required for any Radiocommunication service.

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Notice of Determination

2026-03-20 – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has 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 - March 20, 2026
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - January 26, 2024

Contacts

STS-Western Region
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Government of Canada
Brett Flexhaug, Spectrum Management Officer,
Canada Place 9700 Jasper Avenue NW, Room 725
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2472 or 1-800-461-2646
Fax: 780-495-6501
Email: ic.spectrumedmonton-edmontonspectre.ic@canada.ca


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  • Location

    • Xplore Inc., external modification to existing radiocommunications tower on Ermineskin No. 138 reserve land (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-01-26

  • Proponent

    Xplore Inc

  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    87264

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