The Government of Saskatchewan says in the wake of separate legal proceedings, two forestry operators and a contractor have taken responsibility for road repairs gone wrong that resulted in a significant release of water and sediment into Nesslin Lake.

A.C. Logging Ltd. of Spiritwood accepted responsibility for its role in the incident and contributed $20,000 to the provincial Impacted Sites Fund. As part of a previous court agreement, Carrier Forest Products Ltd. of Big River accepted responsibility for its role and contributed $75,000 to the fund. The fund helps support the cleanup of contaminated sites across the province. Carrier has also finished work to stabilize the road and decommission the creek crossing.

OS-ARC Enterprises Ltd. pleaded guilty to one count under The Environmental Management and Protection Act. The Big River contractor was fined a total of $17,500 in Prince Albert Provincial Court last

The Province says in 2019 the removal of a beaver dam resulted in a rapid release of water and sediment into a creek that flowed south into Nesslin Lake. This altered the creek channel and caused the lake’s water level to rise significantly in a short time, causing flooding and reduced water quality.