Potential bylaw targets growing number of ‘van-dwellers’ in Squamish
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Under the bylaw, the District of Squamish will have the ability to levy fines for illegal campers on Crown land up to $10,000. Continue reading
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Alberta releases new guidelines for scattering cremated ashes
While it’s never been illegal to scatter ashes in Alberta, the new guidelines provide clarity on how it can be done. Continue reading
$10.2M raised by Sask. government in February public land offering
Most of the attention in Saskatchewan’s final public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights for the fiscal year was in the Kindersley area. Continue reading
Fish and Game Association opposes Jason Kenney’s proposal to sell Crown land
Kenney floated the idea last month at a Rural Municipalities Association meeting, saying the land in the Peace River region is “unproductive” and could be sold for agricultural use. Continue reading
Public offering of Crown petroleum, natural gas rights generates $6.5M for Sask.
The provincial government says the Kindersley area was the primary focus for Crown petroleum and natural gas rights during August’s public offering. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmer left in tough financial position due to decades old program
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Increasing rental costs on agricultural Crown land has left farmer Brent Hume out-priced. Continue reading
Carry The Kettle First Nation sues over land given over to farming
Carry The Kettle First Nation is asking the courts to deal with how the spread of farming has affected treaty rights in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Sask. Indigenous leaders celebrate Treaty Land Entitlement agreement
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement was signed in 1992 and provided a way for First Nations to buy Crown land. Continue reading
Crown land sales deteriorating Prairie land: Saskatchewan conservationist
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
75 parcels of Crown land have recently been put up for auction in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Fire ban now in place for southwest Saskatchewan parks
Because of extreme wildfire hazards, the Ministries of Environment and Parks, Culture and Sport have banned all open fires on provincial Crown land. Continue reading