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Alberta recreation survey 2004

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences... More ≫

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences their recreation choices. The survey generally covers the following topics: recreation activities, favourite activities, desired activities, reasons for participation or for not participating, perceived benefits of recreation, volunteer involvement, and recreational trends over time.

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Alberta recreation corridors legislative review : report to the Minister of Community Development

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Recreation corridors are an important component of an overall strategy to increase physical activity and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. Recreation corridors also provide... More ≫

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Recreation corridors are an important component of an overall strategy to increase physical activity and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. Recreation corridors also provide opportunities for economic development, rural diversification, tourism promotion, and economic retention. The Alberta Recreation Corridors Legislative Review Committee was established to provide advice regarding the review of existing legislation related to recreation corridors in Alberta, to address the needs, issues and concerns related to existing trails and future recreation corridors, and to consider, if appropriate, what new legislation would be necessary to support planning, design, construction and operation of recreation corridors in the province. This report provides the Committee's recommendations to the Minister of Community Development.

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Program policy for managing fur trapping in Alberta's parks and protected areas

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Trapping is a traditional activity that reflects cultural and aboriginal lifestyles, which Alberta Community Development (CD) wishes to support. A number of Registered Fur Management Areas (RFMA)... More ≫

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Trapping is a traditional activity that reflects cultural and aboriginal lifestyles, which Alberta Community Development (CD) wishes to support. A number of Registered Fur Management Areas (RFMA) were included within parks and protected areas designated or expanded between 1995 and 2001. Commitments to trappers in these areas will be honoured. In addition to the Wildlife Act and its regulations, the Provincial Parks Act and its regulations and the Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves and Natural Areas Act, fur trapping in Alberta's Parks and Protected Areas will also be managed pursuant to this policy. The intent of this policy is to ensure an appropriate balance is maintained between fur trapping and the public's desire for opportunities to view wildlife in a natural and safe setting and to make trapping operations as similar as possible between parks and protected areas and general Crown land. Fur trapping in this policy means the trapping or hunting of fur-bearing animals...

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A new century for amateur sport : from participation to excellence

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This document was developed by the Alberta Sport Plan Task Force and builds on the new National Sport plan and addresses the needs of Alberta's sport development system. The plan identifies 180... More ≫

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This document was developed by the Alberta Sport Plan Task Force and builds on the new National Sport plan and addresses the needs of Alberta's sport development system. The plan identifies 180 recommended actions which fall under 10 areas of emphasis, namely sport participation, excellence in sport, leadership and volunteer development, sport marketing and communication, business of sport, facilities, funding, ethics in sport/safe environment, research, development and planning and sport organizations and partnerships.

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Alberta recreation survey 2000

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences... More ≫

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Since 1981, the Alberta Recreation Survey is conducted approximately every four years. The purpose of the survey is to find out about the recreation activities of Albertans and what influences their recreation choices. The survey generally covers the following topics: recreation activities, favourite activities, desired activities, reasons for participation or for not participating, perceived benefits of recreation, volunteer involvement, and recreational trends over time.

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1996 Alberta recreation survey

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The 1996 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. It is the fifth such survey... More ≫

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The 1996 Alberta Recreation Survey was conducted to determine participation patterns of Albertans and the factors which influence their recreation activity choices. It is the fifth such survey since 1981. The information gathered is used to identify recreation trends and preferences, forecast future demands, and aid the recreation field in targeting and marketing its services.

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