Thought I'd start a post to keep all news links, talks shows etc in one place to find.
Feb 26/March 4
Radio
Castle region https://omny.fm/shows/danielle-smith/castle-region
AOHVA ways in on OHV use https://omny.fm/shows/danielle-smith/aohva-ways-in-on-ohv-use
CPAWS Environmentalists way in on...
Absolutly. Nothing changes - keep the pressure on.
Good editorial on her "annoucement" today.
GUNTER: NDP won't budge on OHV | Columnists | Opinion | Edmonton Sun
Folks - Keep those Surveys going.
New's Release 03/01/17
.@SPhillipsAB says 1000s of responses have come in for #CastleParks planning, extending public feedback deadline by 30 days to April 19
I notice a lot of comments made in the social media & papers always showing the pic of the quad in skeg hole, or some trashed unmaintained bush/cutline/survey trail, justifying or stating it’s deserved/expected to ban “sustainable designated user trails” maintained by the countless hours of...
Okay let’s do the Random Camping now, what you need to know.
It’s proposed to be banned completely in the entire 100,310 Hectares (385.3 sq/mi) of the Castle Area. It is estimated (Sat/Aerial/) that there are typically ~400 random camp sites in the region with typically 2-8 units per site...
Hi Don,
Not a done deal, public pressure & input will be the main variable on this for the "public input" period.
Regarding Legal possibility, the SSRP "amendment" was passed similar to a ministerial order (like executive order) instead of passed through house. While not "illegal", Ethical is...
Letters & Info.
1. Alberta Fish & Game Support Letter
2. Feb 24 AOHVA Letter
3. Shannon Phillips letter to Quad Squad stating OHV "Would" remain.
4. CCWC Column Supporting the Ban. Note the "Vigorous Engagement" comment, make sure you do the survey !!"
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Everyone, PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE FILLING OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE, THERE ARE 2 TRICK QUESTIONS
The Alberta NDP Government with input of Environmental Lobbyist’s are working to close OHV access AND Random Camping along the Eastern Slopes. Castle Area is only the beginning, Bighorn and other areas...
Guys & Gals,
This isn't over yet, never met a rider who got stuck then just walked away. If this one goes through, it will only be a matter of time before he whole East side of the Rockies is closed out. Doing nothing, will result in loss of riding areas.
We are hammering the government from...
Hi All,
First post, great site!
Ditched the kids and headin' out for the weekend for our anniversary, want to hit a new spot this year. Was thinking either Grave Flat's area for trips into box canyon and ruby falls, or going to Hummingbird and do onion creek and area etc. We haven't been to...