2026 Open House Summary

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our open houses and have meaningful conversations with our project team. This past June, we held our third round of open houses for the Yellowhead Pipeline Project. We engaged with several hundred community members across seven different locations. From Peers to Fort Saskatchewan, we connected with a diverse group of stakeholders, including local landowners, residents, job seekers, municipal administrators, and community advocates. 

 

These open houses have provided a platform for conversations with those directly affected by the project and for those who wanted to learn more. Thank you to everyone who has shared their time, knowledge, and experience with us. 

 

For those who missed the open houses, all of the information shared regarding the construction of the Yellowhead Pipeline can be found in the brochure below.

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The Smart And Sensible Route

After countless hours of preliminary engineering, community consultations and environmental assessments, the preliminary preferred 235 km route from Peers to Edmonton has been chosen. This key milestone was only possible with our firm commitment to sustainability and sincere consideration of the well-being of all communities along the way.

Peers

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Niton Junction

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Wildwood

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Evansburg

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Entwistle

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Gainford

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Fallis

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Pine Sands

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Onoway

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

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Calahoo

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

We are committed to keeping you updated every step of the way.

Namao

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

We are committed to keeping you updated every step of the way.

Fort Saskatchewan

The Yellowhead Pipeline is anticipated to be built along this outlined section. Updates on our construction progress, including advisories for the area, will be posted here. You can also sign up for email newsletters on our homepage for direct updates.

We are committed to keeping you updated every step of the way.

  • Advisory
  • Point of Interest
  • Future Construction
  • Preparing for Construction
  • Active Construction
  • Reclamation
  • Completed Construction

Our Step-by-Step Approach

How The Route Was Created

Great care and consideration has gone into the decision of the preliminary preferred Yellowhead Pipeline route. Here’s how the process has worked and where we’re at.

  • We started with a review of the system needs based on customer contracts and future growth requirements.
  • Identified and evaluated potential solutions that would meet current and future system needs.
  • Determined required connection points and pipeline sizing.
  • We considered many aspects to determine the ideal route options, including:
    • Avoidance of environmentally sensitive areas.
    • Avoidance of areas which may present significant construction difficulties or the potential for long-term, ongoing maintenance or remedial work.
    • Paralleling existing linear infrastructure and other linear features such as utility corridors, roadways, railways, and property lines.
    • The overall length of the pipeline and associated construction costs.
    • A relatively direct path between required connection points.
  • For the Yellowhead Pipeline, the “Routing Overview Map” from February 26, 2024, represents the many route options generated by this process.
  • An evaluation of each route option was conducted based on the following considerations:
    • Stakeholder early engagement (e.g. landowners, Indigenous communities, municipalities, counties, regulators, general public, etc.)
    • Cost estimates
    • Environmental impact
    • Technical complexity, constructability and operational considerations
  • Based on the evaluations, the Yellowhead Pipeline “Preliminary Preferred Route Map” dated February 21, 2025, was chosen.
  • We are continuing consultation with the public, Indigenous communities, and landowners along the Preliminary Preferred Route.
  • Field assessments of the Preliminary Preferred Route are ongoing; including surveys, environmental and geotechnical analysis.
  • Completion of preliminary design.
  • Based on the results of these assessments, the Preliminary Preferred Route may change.
  • After more detailed engineering, additional field assessments, and further landowner or stakeholder input, adjustments could be made to the Preliminary Preferred Route.
  • Once the refinement is complete, the Preferred Route will be confirmed.
  • With all application requirements completed, we will apply to the AUC for the Preferred Route.
  • This application could include some alternate routing segments.
  • The final route could change based on the results of this important regulatory process.
The Regulatory Process

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) decides if approval of a project is in the public interest. They follow an established process to review the social, economic, and environmental impacts of infrastructure projects such as the Yellowhead Pipeline.

Where we are at in the process

We are excited to share that we received final approval from the AUC in July 2026.

Construction and operation of the physical infrastructure will begin to move forward, with preconstruction activities beginning immediately.

  • Prior to filing an application with the AUC, it is required that we engage in a participant involvement program.
  • This is a consultation with anyone whose rights may be directly affected by the proposed project so that concerns may be raised, addressed and resolved.

  • Once the consultation with potentially affected parties, and the participant involvement requirements have been completed, the application is made through the AUC online public filing system.
  • AUC then reviews the submitted application to verify all application requirements have been met.

  • When the AUC receives an application, it is assigned a proceeding number, and a notice of application is mailed to those who may be directly impacted by the project.
  • The notice informs recipients about the opportunity to formally intervene in the proceeding and provides important dates and information on where to access the application and other relevant details.

  • Before the submission deadline, formal submissions of outstanding concerns and unresolved objections of a project may be submitted to the AUC by registering and providing a statement of intent to participate.
  • Submissions are made through the eFiling System and become part of the public record.
  • The AUC uses these submissions to decide whether a hearing is necessary.
  • If a participant demonstrates that their rights may be directly affected, they have "standing" and the AUC must hold a hearing.
  • If a hearing is held, participants with standing can ask questions and present their position, either in writing or in person.

  • The AUC encourages applicants and participants to reach a mutually agreeable outcome among the applicant and affected parties.
  • If all concerns are resolved, a formal hearing may not be needed. However, unresolved issues will typically be addressed in an AUC hearing.

  • The AUC will issue a notice of hearing if unresolved concerns remain. The notice will include the hearing date, location, and format (in-person, virtual, or written).
  • Registered parties are given the opportunity to present their views to the AUC panel, and the public can listen.
  • Participants can represent themselves, hire a lawyer, or engage experts to present evidence.

  • The AUC aims to issue a written decision within 90 days of the close of record. It can approve, deny, or approve an application with conditions.
  • AUC decisions are publicly available on their website at www.auc.ab.ca.

  • An applicant or participant can request the Court of Appeal of Alberta to appeal an AUC decision within 30 days.
  • The AUC can be asked to review its decision within 30 days, but the request must meet specific grounds outlined in AUC Rule 016.

  • An applicant approved by the AUC must fulfill commitments and comply with approval conditions. If concerns about compliance arise, they can be brought to the AUC.
  • The AUC has strong compliance and enforcement powers for approved applications.
  • More information is available on the AUC website.

Contact
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