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Industry interest in Saskatchewan's oil and gas resources has once again resulted in robust land sale revenues for the province. February's land sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights yielded $29 million in revenue for the province, making it the highest sale of the 2004-05 fiscal year. The sale brought the fiscal year total to just under $93 million Ñ on par with the five-year average. "This industry confidence in our province, coupled with recent natural gas discoveries, is fueling the current momentum of the energy sector," Industry and Resources Minister Eric Cline said. "Our oil and gas industry contributes significantly to the quality of life that we enjoy in this province. The industry attracts investment, creates jobs, and generates revenue which has been instrumental to becoming a 'have' province." The sale included 13 exploration licences that sold for $16.5 million and 252 lease parcels that brought in $12.4 million.
