News Summary

• Saamis Solar Park in Medicine Hat, Alberta, would be the largest urban solar array in Canada.
• City utility officials say the bold move into solar will provide low-cost, low-carbon power.
• Opponents say the estimated $100-million budget for the first phase is too much for the city's 65,000 citizens.
• Saamis was approved by utility regulators last year; city is now spending another $700,000 to design a 75-megawatt initial phase.