300-acre urban reserve development planned for northwest Regina

The Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nation has revealed its plan to develop 300 acres of land in northwest Regina over the next 25 years.

The urban development project will take place on the corner of Courtney Street and Armour Road, with hopes of construction beginning sometime this fall.

Houses, businesses, medical facilities, a cultural centre and a truck stop are just some of the many projects that are planned for the land over the next two decades.

The concept plans for the land in northwest Regina. (Logan Stein/980 CJME)

Chief Brady O’Watch says the urban reserve will benefit future generations.

“This land was purchased back in 1998. Our leaders of then had a vision that was about ensuring the future generations would be able to participate in the economy,” O’Watch said. “This has been something that was in the works for some time.

“This has been a contribution of many previous leaders so for it to unfold, it’s a great, great day.”

City council had previously met with officials from the First Nation in 2011 to see what the development could look like.

A memorandum of understanding recently was signed between Carry the Kettle and the City of Regina, with land-use zoning, financing and other conversations regarding the land to begin shortly.

O’Watch hopes the plans will attract entrepreneurs, investors and developers to be a part of this major economic development.

The concept plan has been unveiled for the 300-acre urban reserve in northwest Regina.

Development will be phased over 20-25 years and this will be the 6th urban reserve in the city. #YQR #Regina #Saskatchewan pic.twitter.com/iTxn3xruk8

— Logan Stein (@L0ganStein) March 17, 2021

This will be the sixth urban reserve in the city, following those developed by the Cowessess, Nekaneet, Sakimay and Star Blanket First Nations.

“This is just another step towards economic reconciliation. This is another step for our people,” O’Watch said.