August 26, 2025 Bethune, Saskatchewan Natural Resources Canada
Canada is working in partnership with the George Gordon First Nation through Wicehtowak Solar Ltd. to accelerate the development of clean and reliable power for Canadians. Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $33 million in new resources that will help the George Gordon First Nation, through Wicehtowak Solar Ltd., build the Wicehtowak Solar Project, an Indigenous-owned solar power farm near Regina, Saskatchewan.
Funded through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs), this project will deploy a 32MW solar power farm consisting of bi-facial solar panels. Owned by the George Gordon First Nation through Wicehtowak Solar Ltd., the project showcases Indigenous leadership in building Canada into a clean energy superpower, creating lasting economic opportunities for the region.
The project will also serve as a pilot that enables the sale of electricity from private developers to industrial customers in Saskatchewan, selling electricity indirectly to K+S Potash Canada via the SaskPower grid under a 30-year power purchase agreement, a first of its kind in the province. This will support the long-term energy needs and growth of the mine, ensuring Canadian export strength and food security.
This initiative is a clear demonstration of the work being done in partnership to create more reliable and clean power, grow job opportunities and foster inclusive partnerships with Indigenous Peoples founded on mutual respect and trust.
