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Lease Update:
Reminder to all residents that as per our Lease agreement, monthly land lease payments will increase by 1.2% effective April 1, 2022. For example, if your current monthly payment is $200 per month, it will increase to $202.40 per month.
We have great news! Indigenous Services Canada has executed the Ministerial Order and Head Lease extension. Redwood Meadows and Tsuut’ina Councils have executed the Master Sublease, Stewardship Agreement, and the Tax Administration Agreement. The Agreements are effective April 1, 2021.
You can now execute your new sublease to 2095! The process may take several weeks so we recommend getting started right away.
Your new sublease must be fully executed by June 30, 2021 to avoid additional costs outlined in your lease information package. The process can take several weeks so we recommend starting as soon as possible, but no later than June 1, 2021, to ensure your new sublease is processed by the deadline.
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January 8, 2021
November 12, 2020
November 3, 2020
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We have an agreement-in-principle between Redwood Meadows Town Council and Tsuut’ina Chief and Council which must be approved by votes of both communities.
The purpose of this FAQ is to provide answers to the “frequently asked questions” regarding Redwood Meadows’ lease renewal discussions with Tsuut’ina Nation.
Up to October 22, 2020, we a have been bound by our initial confidentiality agreement with the Tsuut’ina Nation to not share the specifics of the potential deal until it has been finalized, reviewed, and approved by both Councils. Both Councils have now approved the lease agreements “in principle” and have set vote dates for their respective communities.
Redwood Meadows sublease holders will vote on Dec 11, 2020. The Redwood Meadows Administration Society will be called the “Society” in this Document.
To achieve an agreement for lease renewal four major elements must be addressed:
Our new operating agreements along with the new Head Lease requires the approval of two Federal Government departments – Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Both departments have been involved in the discussions and have given general approval for the proposed lease renewal agreements.
A designation is a process under the Indian Act that allows Indigenous communities to set aside reserve land for leasing purposes. To obtain a designation for leasing purposes or to renew a head lease, the land to be leased must undergo an environmental assessment, be appraised, described legally and then a community vote of the Tsuut’ina members must approve that the land be designated and leased.
The Head Lease is the leasing agreement between the Federal Government (ISC) and Tsuut’ina Nation for the designated land. The Head Lease defines the terms and conditions for the leases.
Without the new Head Lease, the new Master Sublease and residential Subleases cannot be executed.
The Society will have to address the reasons for the unsuccessful vote before deciding whether a second vote will be held.
The lease vote question is: Do you approve the proposed Lease Agreements, as defined in the Redwood Meadows Lease Ratification process?
Yes  No 
Yes, our goal is to ensure all sublease holders are fully aware of the lease agreement details to make an informed decision, through the following communication strategy:
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is responsible for overseeing leasing activities on Indigenous reserve lands under the Indian Act.
The results of the Lease Vote will be available the day after the vote.
The Stewardship Agreement is an agreement between the Society and the Tsuut’ina
Due to changes in legislation over the last thirty (30) years, the Society and the Tsuut’ina Nation need to align with new legislation and clarify roles and responsibilities as to how we will effectively (with delegated authority by Tsuut’ina) operate and manage the Townsite of Redwood Meadows for the benefit of the residents and the long-term interest of Tsuut’ina, while maintaining Tsuut’ina’s sovereignty.
The key areas of the Stewardship Agreement are:
Yes – numerous appraisals were completed and used as guidance by Redwood Meadows Council, Tsuut’ina Nation Council, and ISC.
Assuming a positive vote, there will be a new 75-year lease beginning in 2021. The new lease will expire in 2095.
Infrastructure, the cost of the lease renewal, and the other key factors listed before, form the entire package.
There is a clause in the Stewardship Agreement that states the Society and the Tsuut’ina Nation will discuss in good faith potential renewal or extension of the Head lease well before the new lease expires. This process does not guarantee a future lease renewal.
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