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Saskatchewan currently has 7 operating casinos with an 8th under construction. The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC) operates two casino properties, Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw, in partnership with  the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).  The remainder are run by  the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), with the Government of Saskatchewan as a stakeholder.  All casinos in the province operate under the regulatory authority and supervision of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA).  The SGC and SLGA are provincial Crown Corporations. 
The Saskatchewan LPA Committee has always been concerned about the excessive lighting surrounding developments such as casinos.  However, new SIGA casinos are planning to implement multiple 4000 watt sky-pointing spotlights to existing and new designs ( tender/specs ) forming a giant light teepee into their design.

Upward-facing high wattage spotlighting, such as those at the Dakota Dunes Casino south of Saskatoon (shown at right) is completely unacceptable for its light trespass on to adjacent properties.  As well, generating the power to run these lights alone will add an estimated 70,709 kg of CO2 to the atmosphere every year.  Considering these lights are totally unnecessary to the operation of the casino, this is a prime example of total environmental disregard by all partners: SIGA has not responded to numerous requests for discussions, and Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming says it's not their department.

Changing your incandescent light bulbs over to compact fluorescents seems rather pointless when this one business's advertising sign will pollute more in one week than your house lights will in a lifetime.   		Click for larger image
The Dakota Dunes Casino 28,000 watt advertisement rises above mis-aimed parking lot lights.

No compact fluorescents here...		 
Zoning Bylaw 14/2003 - Sec 4.28 Site Lighting
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Bear Claw Casino (SIGA)
White Bear First Nation near Carlyle		        
Concern: That the proposed light teepee and towering light fan will ruin the rural dark skies, especially those of Moose Mountain Provincial Park
Current Status:  tba
 
Casino Moose Jaw (SLGA)
Moose Jaw		  Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business
Concern: tba
Current Status: tba
Casino Regina (SLGA)
Regina		  Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business
Concern:  tba 
Current Status: tba .
Dakota Dunes (SIGA)
Whitecap First Nation near Saskatoon		      
Concern: That proposed light teepee will ruin night skies; rural dark skies of nearby parks and residential developments have been compromised 
Current Status: Light design still on the books in spite of protests from area residents. 
Gold Eagle Casino  (SIGA)
North Battleford 		 Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business         Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business   
Concern: tba
Current Status: tba
Living Sky Casino  (SIGA) 
Swift Current 		            
Concern: Severe sky degradation from the spotlight teepee and accompanying fan of light 
Current Status: letter campaign begun, local opposition group formed 
Northern Lights Casino (SIGA)
Prince Albert		              
Concern:  tba 
Current Status: tba .
 
Painted Hand Casino (3rd Avenue) (SIGA)
Yorkton		  see photo of full-cutoff-lit City Hall across the street being whitewashed by the Casino lights   Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business    
Concern:  That the new West Broadway development will incorporate the light teepee currently being used on the existing building. 
Current Status: letters sent to local casino, SIGA, City, federal & provincial governments .
Painted Hand Casino (West Broadway (SIGA) 
Yorkton		  see photo of full-cutoff-lit City Hall across the street being whitewashed by the Casino lights   Not bad... for a casino, but far above average for a business  see photo of full-cutoff-lit City Hall across the street being whitewashed by the Casino lights see photo of full-cutoff-lit City Hall across the street being whitewashed by the Casino lights  
Concern:  That the fan of light atop the casino will compromise residents enjoyment of night skies, and severely impact the adjacent Ravine Ecological Preserve.
Current Status: letters sent to local casino, SIGA, City, federal & provincial governments, most current round begun in April 2008. .
* Project's environmental impact relevant to surroundings.