PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Aug. 10, 2012) - The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, will make an important funding announcement for Natural Resources Canada's satellite station facilities. Minister Oliver will be joined by Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert.

The Prince Albert Satellite Station facility is one of three Natural Resources Canada's satellite station facilities across the country. It provides valuable scientific data on Canada's land, water and borders that can be used for a range of purposes including environmental monitoring and emergency response.