WEYBURN – A local grassroots movement fighting the controversial Seven Stars Energy Project, which plans to install 46 wind turbines up to 700 feet tall in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Weyburn, has launched a gofundme campaign.
The group behind the opposition is rallying support to cover mounting legal fees, materials for demonstrations, and public awareness efforts.
"In the heart of our community, something is happening that threatens the very essence of our lives,” said a spokesperson for the group, who requested anonymity due to fears of backlash. “The Seven Stars Energy Project, a massive initiative aimed at creating a sprawling eyesore of 46 industrial wind turbines 600 – 700 feet tall, promises to bring so-called progress. However, beneath the surface, it is a ticking time bomb, one that could destroy our community, homes and land, harm our health, and rob us of our way of life.”
The group says this fight isn’t just about stopping a project.
“It's about standing up for our children, our environment, and our future.”
The RM of Weyburn held a public hearing on April 29 after giving first reading on April 4 to a bylaw amendment to rezone land for Enbridge's proposed Seven Stars Energy Project.
Enbridge says the Seven Stars project slated for construction in the RMs of Weyburn and Griffin will deliver millions annually in tax revenue to local municipalities, generate well-paying jobs, strengthen local economies, and support public infrastructure.
Earlier this week, the City of Weyburn council endorsed the project.
Those who oppose the project, however, say the financial benefit doesn’t outweigh the environmental cost.
“The Seven Stars Energy Project is set to be built in a location that is crucial to our natural ecosystem—an area home to countless species of birds (we are located in both the Central and Mississippi Flyways), fertile land, and the clean water we depend on. The project promises jobs, yes, but at what cost? The construction of this facility will not only cause irreparable damage to our local wildlife but will pollute the air and water that sustain us. It is a danger we cannot ignore. It has already done incredible damage to our community, with many afraid to voice their concerns for fear of 小蓝视频 persecuted.”
The GoFundMe campaign seeks to raise $6,000, with $3,325 already raised toward the goal. Funds will be allocated to cover legal expenses, outreach campaigns, and public demonstrations aimed at shedding light on the risks of the project and ensuring that residents' voices are heard.
“Every dollar you donate will go directly toward legal fees, outreach materials, public demonstrations, and other critical efforts to ensure our voices are heard.”
To learn more about the group’s efforts or to contribute to the cause, visit the GoFundMe page: .
