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Submit your comments before January 15, 2026 to ensure your feedback is included in the formal submission to Strathcona County.
Open House Summary Now Available
The public open house was held on December 1, 2025. We spoke with representatives from Telus, Cypress Land Services, and Strathcona County.
Our Position: Wrong Location - Use the Public Site
We oppose placing this tower on private residential land. Telus previously applied for a permit at Deermound Dog Park - a public location. That is where this tower should be built.
What's Happening
Telus is proposing a 48.3-meter cell tower on private residential land in Sconadale. Previously, Telus applied for a permit at Deermound Dog Park - a public location. We oppose abandoning the public site in favor of residential placement that will impact property values.
Read Full Telus Proposal Details
Financial Impact
Based on analysis of 122 properties near the proposed tower location using peer-reviewed academic research, the estimated total property value loss is $4.4 million. Properties within 100 meters of the proposed tower fall within the highest impact zone, where multiple studies from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa consistently show property value decreases of 15-20%.
Total assessed value analyzed: $167 million
Estimated community-wide loss: $4,403,741
Read Full Property Value Impact Analysis
Environmental Impact
Within approximately 200 meters of the proposed tower location are watershed and wetland environments that serve as habitats for migratory birds, nesting birds of prey such as hawks, and herons. Peer-reviewed research has documented significant impacts of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from cell towers on bird populations in similar wetland environments.
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Health Impact
Important regulatory note: Under Canada's Safety Code 6 and federal telecommunications law, health concerns cannot be used as grounds to oppose tower placement. However, residents have a right to understand the scientific research on this topic.
Multiple peer-reviewed studies have found health effects in people living within 500 meters of cell towers - and residences as close as 65 meters fall within this zone. Both major animal studies (NTP and Ramazzini) found cancer development at exposure levels below current safety limits. 73-80% of epidemiological studies on humans living near towers found adverse health effects.
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Use the Public Site: Deermound Dog Park
Telus previously applied for a permit at Deermound Dog Park - a public location on a former landfill site. The proposal was subsequently moved to private residential land in Sconadale.
The dog park site is ideal because it's public land with limited development options and minimal impact on residents. Opposition to the dog park location came primarily from outside Strathcona County.
Read Full Deermound Site Information
Impact on Adjacent Properties
Placing a 48.3-meter cell tower on private residential land creates significant issues for neighboring properties that would not exist at the dog park location.
Radio Frequency Interference
- WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) disruption: Residents who rely on wireless internet services may experience interference from the high-power cellular signals, particularly if operating on overlapping or adjacent frequency bands
- Existing infrastructure conflicts: Adjacent properties with existing wireless communication infrastructure may experience degraded service quality due to high-power transmission in close proximity to residential properties
Quality of Life Impacts
- Noise pollution: Equipment fans, cooling systems, and maintenance activity generate continuous noise
- Light pollution: Required aviation lighting operates 24/7, affecting nearby residences
- Visual impact: A 48.3-meter industrial structure in a residential area significantly alters the neighborhood character
- Property use concerns: Questions about potential impacts on adjacent landowners' future property use and development options
These impacts would be avoided entirely by using the dog park location, which is already designated for public use and separated from residential properties.
Councillor Support
Ward 6 Councillor Corey-Ann Hartwick will support residents through this process with Telus. While Council does not have decision-making authority over federally-regulated cell tower placement, Councillor Hartwick is available to help residents understand the process and ensure their voices are heard during the public consultation.
Contact Councillor Corey-Ann Hartwick
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Cypress Land Services (acting on behalf of Telus)
Email: PublicConsultation@cypresslandservices.com
Phone: 604-620-0877
Mail: 3909 University Ave NW, Calgary AB, T3B 6K3