The 2024 Crown land sales across Alberta and Saskatchewan showcased a robust year for the energy and resource industries, underscoring the enduring demand for mineral-rich parcels. With Alberta hitting its highest total in years at $474 million, and Saskatchewan maintaining strong momentum at $80 million, we can agree that these numbers reflect the industry’s ability to thrive amidst evolving market dynamics and challenges.
Alberta: A Record-Setting Year
Alberta’s stellar performance in 2024 builds on years of increasing investment in its resource base. Not only did the province surpass the totals of 2022 and 2023, but the sales also reflected a strategic pivot toward parcels with high potential for long-term development.
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Saskatchewan: Steady Resilience
While Saskatchewan’s totals dipped slightly compared to the elevated levels of 2023, the province still recorded its second-highest total in five years, a testament to the enduring appeal of its Crown lands. The province’s reputation for regulatory stability and consistent geological potential kept it an attractive destination for investment.
CrownReserve: Simplifying the Crown Land Bidding Process
CrownReserve, developed by Millennium Land Ltd., has redefined how clients interact with the Crown land bidding process, making it as simple and intuitive as reserving a hotel room, restaurant or booking a flight.
The app was designed to eliminate the back-and-forth communication often required between producers and Millennium Land. With CrownReserve, reserving a bid is seamless, secure, and instant. Here’s how it works:
- Confidential Reservations: Using a sophisticated system, all reservations are secured with complete confidentiality. The app generates use of 1 of 9 randomized names for parcel reservations, ensuring there is no visible indication of how many clients have reserved the same parcel for upcoming sales in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
- Instant Notifications: Once a parcel is reserved, users receive immediate notifications or email confirmations containing their reservation details. This speeds up the process significantly, whether you need a name a week in advance or just an hour before the sale deadline.
- User-Friendly Interface: The app’s intuitive design makes it easy to navigate, saving users valuable time and effort.
In 2024, Millennium Land Ltd. saw a notable increase in parcel reservations through CrownReserve, driven by its time-saving approach and ease of use. By enabling clients to act swiftly and efficiently, the app has become an essential tool in preparing for Crown land sales.
Looking Ahead
As we close the chapter on 2024, the outlook for Crown land sales remains strong. Both Alberta and Saskatchewan have shown that they are not only critical players in Canada’s resource economy, but also regions willing to adapt to emerging trends and technologies.
At Millennium Land Ltd., we’re proud to have contributed to this year’s success. Through our expertise and tools like CrownReserve, we’ve helped clients unlock value and navigate a dynamic market. As we move into 2025, we look forward to continuing our commitment to innovation and client success, driving the industry forward.
Whether you’re a veteran of Crown land sales or exploring opportunities for the first time, Millennium Land Ltd. and CrownReserve are here to support your project’s needs.
CrownReserve: https://crownreserve.mland.ca
Millennium Land Ltd.: www.mland.ca
Adam Stewart – Vice President, Mineral Land – Adam@mland.ca
Meaghan Lyons-Kubek – Manager, Mineral Land Administration and Crown Sale Coordinator – Meaghan@mland.ca