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MacKenzie Creek restoration & trail project

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will... More ≫

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will mitigate environmental impacts on the stream’s fish habitat from recreational use.

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Bighorn Dam

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased... More ≫

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased random camping and OHV use has raised dam and public safety concerns. The Government of Alberta is implementing recreation management efforts and funding investments to conserve and protect the area and public safety.

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Specified penalties under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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Provides a listing of ticketable offences and fine amounts levied for violations of wildfire prevention requirements as specified under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and regulations.

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Chain Lakes Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, which is located 90 minutes southwest of Calgary on the east side of Chain Lakes Reservoir. Includes a map of the park and... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at the Chain Lakes Provincial Park, which is located 90 minutes southwest of Calgary on the east side of Chain Lakes Reservoir. Includes a map of the park and contacts for more information, such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Castle Provincial Park & Wildland Provincial Park : summer park guide

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Provides information about Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta and protects over 105,000 hectares of valuable watersheds, and habitat... More ≫

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Provides information about Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park, which is located in southwest Alberta and protects over 105,000 hectares of valuable watersheds, and habitat for more than 200 rare species. The parks share borders with the Waterton Biosphere Reserve to the east, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park to the south, the Crowsnest Pass to the north and the Flathead river valley of British Columbia to the west. The lands in the Castle region form part of the extraordinary Crown of the Continent ecosystem. This guide is for the 2018 summer season only.

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Castle Provincial Park & Wildland Provincial Park : 2017 park guide

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the... More ≫

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This Park Guide provides information to support trip planning, wayfinding, and on-site experiences in the new Castle parks in 2017. The guide includes information on camping and recreation in the Castle parks, personal and public safety, park regulations, and stewardship. Note that this guide is for 2017 only and changes will occur following approval of the Castle Parks Management Plan.

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Cooking Lake-Blackfoot provincial recreation area : summer trails

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Map of trails and other summer amenities in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation area.

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Miquelon Lake Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, which is located 65 kilometres southeast of Edmonton in the dry mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. The park is part... More ≫

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Provides information about Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, which is located 65 kilometres southeast of Edmonton in the dry mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. The park is part of a network of protected areas that preserves the beauty and diversity of the Beaver Hills. The guide includes a list of park activities, a map of the park and surrounding area, and sources of more information.

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Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area, located located in the foothills roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Prairie Creek Provincial Recreation Area, located located in the foothills roughly 40 kilometres southwest of Rocky Mountain House. Includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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Park Lake Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Park Lake Provincial Park, located northwest of Lethbridge. Established in 1932, Park Lake is Alberta’s first provincial park. Park Lake is an irrigation... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Park Lake Provincial Park, located northwest of Lethbridge. Established in 1932, Park Lake is Alberta’s first provincial park. Park Lake is an irrigation reservoir and provides water for thousands of acres of farmland in southern Alberta. Along with surrounding wetlands and prairie, it provides a refuge for many migrating birds, habitat for breeding birds and other wildlife. Significant plant species are also found in the park. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as reserving campsites and learning about any active fire bans.

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