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20 Province Parks to be fully or practically closed
to focus on “signature” park destinations
by Cassie Kushniruk in the County that will be proposed for each site and further details will be announced in
partnerships, including the Wildhorse Lake, the coming months. Albertans will still have
In an effort to optimize Alberta Parks, the Weald, Nojack, McLeod River, Little Sundance access to these areas, barring any safety concerns
province announced on March 3 that 20 parks will Creek, and Hornbeck Creek Provincial Recreation with aging infrastructure.”
be fully or partially closed to public access in Areas. This matter will likely be brought forward to
2020, and that 164 other sites will be handed over Felsing stated that although Yellowhead County County Council for thorough discussion at a future
to be managed by third parties. Council has not had the opportunity to discuss this date.
According to Alberta Parks, these changes will matter yet, the potential closure of these
allow the province to focus their energy on campgrounds, in addition to the loss of provincial
maintaining “signature” parks destinations, such funding for the Hinton Visitor Centre, may result
as Jasper National Park, while allowing other in “several impacts to our region and may lead to
groups to operate smaller parks and day-use areas. more congestion at both our remaining local
“We are looking at these changes because we campgrounds and the nearby National Parks'
want our parks system to work for the largest campgrounds”.
number of Albertans possible, but we are also “These potential closures could also increase
responsible to Alberta taxpayers,” said West random camping and some of the adverse side
Yellowhead MLA Martin Long. “Practices like effects associated with this type of camping, such
flying in firewood to the backcountry by as increased wildfires in our region, increased
helicopter and having parks staff drive long waste and garbage, and other environmental
distances to change trash cans at locations that saw impacts,” Felsing added.
22 users last year are simply not sustainable. According to Felsing, the County currently
Albertans are doing more with less – we need to operates several campgrounds in the region and
follow their lead.” have not looked at expanding operations at this
Long stated that Environment and Parks used a time. “Our operational costs for the county-run
number of metrics in selecting locations where campgrounds are part of the County's Parks &
they are currently seeking partnerships, including Campground's budget that currently sits at $1.3
overall recreation, tourism, conservation value, million,” he said. “Adding additional campsites to
and utilization. “We also attempted to ensure that the current county-run campgrounds is not part of April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a
no one area of the province was unfairly targeted,” our current 2020 interim budget or listed as part of
he added. our upcoming final budget discussions for 2020.” Community Blood Donor Event from 3 pm
According to Yellowhead County Senior MLA Long noted, “ Alberta Environment and to 7 pm.
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Parks is in the process of exploring the feasibility
Stefan Felsing, there are at least 13 campgrounds of various alternate management approaches for April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community
Garage Sale will take place from 10 am to
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page 2 pm. A concession will be open. To book a
table, call or text Cindy at 780-712-9139.
COMMUNITY EVENTS April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at
the
April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a service dog. A silent auction and a live am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for
Community Blood Donor Event from 3 pm auction May 4. Breakfast and concession will be a
to 7 pm. will be available. There will be a available. For more information, call Wilma service dog. A silent auction and a live
presentation at 1-780-325-2424. auction
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more will be available. There will be a
Garage Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 information or to purchase tickets, phone Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be presentation
pm. A concession will be open. To book a 780- closed until further notice. at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more
table, call or text Cindy at 780-712-9139. 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875. information or to purchase tickets, phone
*All dates are tentative until the COVID- 780-
April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale 19 virus threat has subsided. Please 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875.
the and Trade Show will be held in Wildwood contact event organizers
Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a from 9 May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale
and Trade Show will be held in Wildwood
from 9
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We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is
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May 4. Breakfast and concession will be
available. For more information, call
Wilma at 1-780-325-2424.
Braund’s
Braund’s
Independent Grocers Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be
Independent Grocers
closed until further notice.
Store Hours: *All dates are tentative until the
Store Hours:
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week COVID-19 virus threat has subsided.
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB Please contact event organizers
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 28 MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 20 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 PAGE 19
20 Province Parks to be fully or practically closed
to focus on “signature” park destinations
by Cassie Kushniruk in the County that will be proposed for each site and further details will be announced in
partnerships, including the Wildhorse Lake, the coming months. Albertans will still have
In an effort to optimize Alberta Parks, the Weald, Nojack, McLeod River, Little Sundance access to these areas, barring any safety concerns
province announced on March 3 that 20 parks will Creek, and Hornbeck Creek Provincial Recreation with aging infrastructure.”
be fully or partially closed to public access in Areas. This matter will likely be brought forward to
2020, and that 164 other sites will be handed over Felsing stated that although Yellowhead County County Council for thorough discussion at a future
to be managed by third parties. Council has not had the opportunity to discuss this date.
According to Alberta Parks, these changes will matter yet, the potential closure of these
allow the province to focus their energy on campgrounds, in addition to the loss of provincial
maintaining “signature” parks destinations, such funding for the Hinton Visitor Centre, may result
as Jasper National Park, while allowing other in “several impacts to our region and may lead to
groups to operate smaller parks and day-use areas. more congestion at both our remaining local
“We are looking at these changes because we campgrounds and the nearby National Parks'
want our parks system to work for the largest campgrounds”.
number of Albertans possible, but we are also “These potential closures could also increase
responsible to Alberta taxpayers,” said West random camping and some of the adverse side
Yellowhead MLA Martin Long. “Practices like effects associated with this type of camping, such
flying in firewood to the backcountry by as increased wildfires in our region, increased
helicopter and having parks staff drive long waste and garbage, and other environmental
distances to change trash cans at locations that saw impacts,” Felsing added.
22 users last year are simply not sustainable. According to Felsing, the County currently
Albertans are doing more with less – we need to operates several campgrounds in the region and
follow their lead.” have not looked at expanding operations at this
Long stated that Environment and Parks used a time. “Our operational costs for the county-run
number of metrics in selecting locations where campgrounds are part of the County's Parks &
they are currently seeking partnerships, including Campground's budget that currently sits at $1.3
overall recreation, tourism, conservation value, million,” he said. “Adding additional campsites to
and utilization. “We also attempted to ensure that the current county-run campgrounds is not part of April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a
no one area of the province was unfairly targeted,” our current 2020 interim budget or listed as part of
he added. our upcoming final budget discussions for 2020.” Community Blood Donor Event from 3 pm
According to Yellowhead County Senior MLA Long noted, “ Alberta Environment and to 7 pm.
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Parks is in the process of exploring the feasibility
Stefan Felsing, there are at least 13 campgrounds of various alternate management approaches for April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community
Garage Sale will take place from 10 am to
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page 2 pm. A concession will be open. To book a
table, call or text Cindy at 780-712-9139.
COMMUNITY EVENTS April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at
the
April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a service dog. A silent auction and a live am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for
Community Blood Donor Event from 3 pm auction May 4. Breakfast and concession will be a
to 7 pm. will be available. There will be a available. For more information, call Wilma service dog. A silent auction and a live
presentation at 1-780-325-2424. auction
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more will be available. There will be a
Garage Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 information or to purchase tickets, phone Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be presentation
pm. A concession will be open. To book a 780- closed until further notice. at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more
table, call or text Cindy at 780-712-9139. 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875. information or to purchase tickets, phone
*All dates are tentative until the COVID- 780-
April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale 19 virus threat has subsided. Please 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875.
the and Trade Show will be held in Wildwood contact event organizers
Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a from 9 May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale
and Trade Show will be held in Wildwood
from 9
W
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is
C
May 4. Breakfast and concession will be
available. For more information, call
Wilma at 1-780-325-2424.
Braund’s
Braund’s
Independent Grocers Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be
Independent Grocers
closed until further notice.
Store Hours: *All dates are tentative until the
Store Hours:
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week COVID-19 virus threat has subsided.
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB Please contact event organizers
4
W
25
25 PHONE: We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events
Years of Service
Years of Service
SALES REP.
ANCHOR 5040 3 AVE,
THE WEEKLY Common 780.723.5787
Fax: 780.723.5725
Sue-Ann
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
ANCHORWK@TELUSPLANET.NET
BOX 6870
AWNA MEMBER NEWSPAPER
EDSON, AB
T7E 1V2
