Northern Saskatchewan

The Northern Saskatchewan economy is experiencing significant growth in the forestry, mining, tourism and construction sectors. The extensive resource base in the northern region provides the basis for strong, sustained development well into the future.

Contact

  • Executive Director
  • Saskatchewan Northern Affairs
  • Box 5000
  • La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0
  • Tel: (306) 425-4216

Population

  • 1996 - 40,000 (Northern Administration District)
  • Saskatoon - 180,000
  • Prince Albert - 35,000
  • North Battleford - 15,000
  • La Ronge - 6,000
  • Meadow Lake - 5,000
  • La Loche - 3,000
  • Creighton - 1700 (website)
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Key Linkages

  • Highway - Primary and secondary highways (Highways: 2, 11, 16, 51, 55 and 155)
  • Trucking to most communities and uranium mines
  • Daily bus service from Prince Albert to La Ronge
  • Railway - CN's east-west mainline system
  • Airports - Regular scheduled service to Saskatoon (Prince Albert and La Ronge)

Major Industries

  • Mining (uranium, gold and base metals)
  • Forestry (logging, wood processing, pulp and paper)
  • Construction (highways, mines)
  • Agriculture (wild rice, grain and seeds)
  • Tourism (parks, summer and winter activities)
  • Other (manufacturing, transportation)

Tourism Attractions

  • National and provincial parks
  • Prince Albert National Park
  • Meadow Lake Provincial Park
  • Battlefords Provincial Park
  • Trophy-fishing, big game and game bird hunting
  • Whitewater canoeing and lake-and-river boating

Main Trading Partners

  • United States
  • Europe
  • Asia

New Opportunities

  • New uranium mines and exploration for new mineral ore bodies
  • Forest management planning and partnerships
  • Tourism (adventure and eco-tourism)
  • Construction of new mines and northern infrastructure
  • Special forest products and value-added manufacturing