Released on December 13, 2010
Kanine Klipping and All Breed Grooming pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one count under The Clean Air Act and were fined $10,000, with a victim surcharge of $4,000.
The charges were laid as the result of three separate incidents reported to the Ministry of Environment in 2008 and 2009. The incidents were investigated and it was determined that the company was operating an incinerator for the disposal of dead animals near Saskatoon without a valid permit.
"Protecting Saskatchewan's air, land and water is a top priority of the Ministry of Environment," Compliance and Field Services Executive Director Kevin Callele said. "We are committed to working with industry to ensure proponents understand the environmental outcomes they are responsible for."
Anyone who is aware of or who suspects environmental, wildlife or fisheries violations is encouraged to report them to the nearest Ministry of Environment office or to call the province's toll-free Turn In Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or #5555 for SaskTel cell phone subscribers. Callers may be eligible for cash rewards through the SASKTIP Reward Program.
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For more information, contact:
Gary Provencher
Environment
Prince Albert
Phone: 306-953-3519
Email: gary.provencher@gov.sk.ca