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Critics ask why no details on government plan for parks management by Bob Weber, The Canadian Press Posted Feb 22, 2021 4:00 am EDT Last Updated Feb 22, 2021 at 4:11 am EDT EDMONTON — The Alberta government has yet to release details on how it will “optimize” the province’s parks by getting other people to run them. It’s been almost a year since the plan was revealed in the budget and Alberta Parks is to begin accepting reservations March 4 for this summer’s camping season. Despite ...

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has yet to release details on how it will "optimize" the province's parks by getting other people to run them.It's bee...

Article content Those opposed to a gravel mine proposed near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park fear that it would foul its creek and ruin the popular “prairie oasis.” An application for the quarry goes before Rocky View County Council at a special public hearing March 2 with nearby residents and conservationists gearing up to fight its possible approval, which they say would impact the aquifer which feeds the park’s spring. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing yo...

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At least five popular recreation areas in southern Alberta are surrounded by coal exploration plans and one of them has been partly given over to an exploration lease, raising questions about their future with lovers of the outdoors.

The Globe and Mail Bob Weber Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Mead Gruver/The Associated Press At least five popular recreation areas in Southern Alberta are surrounded by coal exploration plans and one of them has been partly given over to an exploration lease, raising questions ...