Forest roads must be managed wisely to protect the watershed and specific wildlife species. This video highlights Spray Lake Sawmills approach to managing forest roads.

This video highlights our 70th year, open house celebration. We had a great time celebrating the occasion with over 1200 members of the public and company founder Chester Mjolsness. Some of the festivities included mill tours, forest management booth displays, and distinguished guest speakers.

At Spray Lake Sawmills we practice reforestation and sustainable forestry. Take a look at the following video to learn more!

To learn about how the company integrates recreational use while protecting the watershed and communities from wildfire check out this video!

Check out this video to learn about Spray Lake Sawmills!      

Last month, SLS posted version 3 of the High Conservation Value Forest Report on its company website. The latest version updates are focused on High Conservation Value Forest Category 4, "Forest Areas that Provide Basic Services of Nature in Critical situations". The HCFV approach for assessing and managing forests was developed by the World Wildlife Fund and is

Yes!!! Click on the below link to learn more. https://spraylakesawmills.com/woodlands/public-involvement-process/

Presented to the Bow River Basin Council Science Forum by:  Gord Lehn March 12, 2014 BRBC presentation

Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) has been operating in the Bow River watershed since it acquired the Eau Claire Lumber Company timber quota in 1953. Back in those days, SLS operated near Spray Lake reservoir above the current day Town of Canmore4. Overtime, through the development of Alberta government, Integrated Resource Plans and the adoption of