June 3, 1948 (20th Parliament, 4th Session)

Mr. MacKINNON:

1 and 2. The following geological parties will be sent out in the field: Alberta, five; Saskatchewan, two; Manitoba, five.
These parties will be engaged in general geological mapping in areas favourable to the search for oil and other minerals.
The potash in Saskatchewan occurs at depths of 3,500 to 7,000 feet and can be located only by exploratory' drilling. An officer of the department keeps posted on the situation.