West Moberly First Nations will own 51% of the project through a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Located on private farmland in Treaty 8 territory about 20 km north of Dawson Creek, it’s one of just four successful bids from BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power.
The Sweetwater wind project will feature around 30 turbines, producing enough clean energy to power roughly 50,000 homes each year.
Members are excited about this new development.
The project will help meet British Columbia’s growing electricity needs, fueled by electrification, population growth, and industrial expansion across the province.
West Moberly First Nations brings extensive knowledge of Treaty 8 territory, along with a strong track record in renewable energy leadership and responsible land stewardship.
They will play a key role in environmental review and project planning.
The signed EPA ensures long-term economic benefits for the Peace River region, including local contracts, jobs, and sustained revenue for West Moberly First Nations and neighboring communities.
Chief Roland Willson emphasized that the agreement is about the Nation taking control of its energy future—not just as a partner, but as a majority owner—developing clean energy on their land, on their terms, with lasting benefits for the community and region.
He expressed pride in leading the project alongside RES and in what it represents for Indigenous-led development in British Columbia.
Peter Clibbon, Senior Vice President at RES in Canada, noted that the agreement reflects the potential of building strong partnerships, praising West Moberly’s majority ownership as the model they believe in, and calling the project one of their most meaningful contributions to Canada’s energy transition.
-News97.ca with files from Energy Global