Bulletins

Area closure update - March 28, 2025

The west side trail access in Prince Albert National Park was closed on June 18, 2024 after the Sturgeon River bridge had deteriorated due to age and was further damaged by high water levels in June 2024. On August 22, 2024 Parks Canada completed cosmetic repairs to both the road and bridge. The Sturgeon River access roads and bridge are under the authority of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Big River. Parks Canada and the Rural Municipality of Big River (RM) continue to work together on the future of the Sturgeon River crossing and access to the west side of the park.  The RM is conducting a thorough engineering inspection in spring 2025 and, until completed, the west side of Prince Albert National Park remains closed to the public. Results of the engineering assessment will inform options for the future of the bridge that will be considered by the RM of Big River and Parks Canada.

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AREA CLOSURE ORDER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 36(1) OF THE NATIONAL PARKS GENERAL REGULATIONS THE FOLLOWING AREA IS HEREBY CLOSED AND RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY BY ORDER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, NORTHERN PRAIRIES FIELD UNIT:

Due to unplanned road and bridge repair

Sturgeon River Bridge and Westside Trail Access CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Effective June 18, 2024

For more information, please call

306-663-4522.

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Jennifer Duquette,
A/Field Unit Superintendent, Northern Prairies