By Gord Wiebe
Apr 13, 2021 11:18 AM
Parks Canada says reservations for this season will open Wednesday. Reservations for camping in Prince Albert and Grasslands National Parks open at 8 am. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in the peak summer season and on weekends.
In Prince Albert National Park, visitors can make reservations for Beaver Glen Campground or Red Deer Campground. These operate from May 21st to October 11th. Grasslands National Park campsites included in the reservation service are Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block backcountry camping, and Rock Creek Campground. Campsites can be reserved for dates from May 1st to October 11th.
To help limit the spread of COVID-19, visitors must follow the advice of public health experts and guidelines outlined by the Government of Saskatchewan here while visiting or participating in any activities in Saskatchewan National Parks. Reserve your campsites starting April 14 at 8 am, online here or by calling
Prince Albert Daily Herald
Long view of Plains Bison, Stoney Plain Meadows, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada./Parks Canada photo
The Sturgeon River plains bison herd is one of the few free-ranging bison populations in North America and roams in its historic territory which included areas of the Prince Albert National Park. The herd is currently estimated at 120 animals after reaching highs of over 450 animals from 2006 to 2008.
In 2013 a variety of different groups and agencies began working together and there are currently signs of the herd renewing including an increase in juveniles shows promising signs for a return of the herd.
To help limit the spread of COVID-19, visitors must follow the advice of public health experts and guidelines outlined by the Government of Saskatchewan at www.saskatchewan.ca while visiting or participating in any activities in Saskatchewan National Parks. Reservations for camping in Prince Albert and Grasslands National Parks open on April 14, 2021 at 8 am CST, the local time zone in Saskatchewan. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially in the peak summer season and on weekends. In Prince Albert National Park, visitors can make reservations for Beaver Glen Campground or Red Deer Campground. These campgrounds operate from May 21 to October 11, 2021. Grasslands National Park campsites included in the reservation service are Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block backcountry camping, and Rock Creek Campground. Campsites can be reserved for dates from May 1 to October 11, 2021.
Melfort, SK, Canada / CJVR Today s Best Country
Apr 8, 2021 8:00 AM
The Prince Albert National Park (PANP) is reporting population numbers of the Sturgeon River plains bison herd have dropped by many hundred since a recent peak around 13 years ago. However, it could potentially be on the rebound after seeing an increased number of bison calves.
According to information provided by the park, in 1969 around 50 plains bison from Elk Island National Park were brought to Central Saskatchewan. After that 10 to 15 of the Bison moved south and found a home in the Sturgeon River area in the Prince Albert National park, which has formed the herd there today.
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