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Lost and found

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The program Lost and Found has been developed to help prepare children for a situation we all hope will never happen - becoming lost in the outdoors. Through participation in this program,... More ≫

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The program Lost and Found has been developed to help prepare children for a situation we all hope will never happen - becoming lost in the outdoors. Through participation in this program, children will become aware of five basic skills that will help them to survive and be found should they ever become lost in an outdoor environment. In addition, the program stresses preventative actions children can take to avoid becoming lost in the first place. As well as providing the child with concrete behaviours, the program deals with attitudes and emotions. People who are comfortable in the outdoors, alert to its inherent dangers and prepared for them are also better able to enjoy natural settings. Being prepared for the unexpected makes the actual experience of being lost less frightening and easier to cope with.

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Report and recommendations respecting warning signs for Alberta water resources structures

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At the request of the Hon. D. J. Russell, Minister of Alberta Environment, a Committee of provincial and federal government as well as general public representatives was established to review the... More ≫

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At the request of the Hon. D. J. Russell, Minister of Alberta Environment, a Committee of provincial and federal government as well as general public representatives was established to review the current use of warning signs in respect to water resources structures in the Province to recommend changes as required. The committee conducted a review of current legislation and procedures relating to the use of warning signs and the kinds of signs in use. IT found that there is a need for warning signs and for providing additional safeguards against personal hazards resulting from water resources and structures constructed in Alberta Waters. The Committee recommends that the guidelines as outlined in Appendix A be adopted as an initial set of guidelines. After implementation these guidelines can be improved and expanded as required.

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