First Nation-led Project to Deliver Clean Energy and Economic Opportunity in Saskatchewan
December 10, 2025
- George Gordon First Nation ownership drives meaningful economic reconciliation
- Direct economic, employment and training opportunities for community members
- 32.4 MW of renewable energy to power the adjacent K+S Potash Canada mine
Located in the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 territory, Wicehtowak Solar will deliver 32.4 MW of renewable energy, supplying power to the Saskatchewan grid and delivering energy directly to the nearby K+S Potash Canada mine. The project will be under a 30-year virtual power purchase agreement with Saskatchewan Power Corporation’s Renewable Access Service program—marking the first development under this initiative.
The CIB’s investment enables GGFN to acquire full ownership of the project, creating a long-term revenue stream that supports self-determination, job creation and future economic development. Revenue from the solar farm is expected to be reinvested in agriculture, property development and renewable energy initiatives.
The project will also generate direct employment along with training opportunities for community members in solar panel installation, heavy equipment operation, health and safety, and apprenticeships.
Featuring 66,175 bifacial photovoltaic panels, the solar farm is designed to maximize energy generation by capturing sunlight from both sides of each panel. This is expected to cut emissions by 21,686 tonnes each year.
The new infrastructure also allows K+S Potash Canada to benefit from a secure, sustainable energy source which will support its long-term energy needs and growth plan of the potash mine.
Through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), the CIB is investing in projects and partnerships that deliver direct and lasting benefits to Indigenous communities. Wicehtowak Solar is the CIB’s first project with 100% First Nation ownership. It advances meaningful economic reconciliation and promotes long-term economic opportunity, while increasing clean power delivered to Saskatchewan’s electricity grid.
In addition to a $42m CIB repayable loan, Natural Resources Canada is providing a $33 million grant under the Smart Renewables Electrification Pathways Program towards the project.
