Publications

Going the distance : the Alberta sport plan 2014-2024

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Going the Distance provides a coordinated approach to advancing sport in Alberta. It introduces a framework that sets the direction for all stakeholders that are committed to realizing the... More ≫

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Going the Distance provides a coordinated approach to advancing sport in Alberta. It introduces a framework that sets the direction for all stakeholders that are committed to realizing the positive impacts of sport for individuals and communities across Alberta.

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A pathway to growth : Alberta's tourism framework : 2013-2020

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The Alberta Tourism Framework presents a foundation for growing the tourism industry by developing a collaborative framework within Alberta’s tourism industry, unifying and focusing the efforts of... More ≫

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The Alberta Tourism Framework presents a foundation for growing the tourism industry by developing a collaborative framework within Alberta’s tourism industry, unifying and focusing the efforts of both private and public partners in the tourism industry to meet the needs of travellers.

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Kananaskis country provincial recreation areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park management plan

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background... More ≫

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This plan addresses the overall management of 52 Provincial Recreation Areas and Bragg Creek Provincial Park, all located in the Kananaskis Region and west of the City of Calgary. Background information on each of the 52 PRAs and Bragg Creek Provincial Park is presented, as well as proposed management intent statements, management objectives, and management strategies. The plan will be used by Alberta Parks as well as staff of other government agencies, First Nations, stakeholders and the general public and is meant to form the foundation for more specific management strategies or annual operating plans and budgets within these parks. Management plans are normally reviewed and updated ten years after approval.

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Management plan : Bob Creek Wildland, Black Creek Heritage Rangeland

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The management plan for Bob Creek Wildand and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for management of these protected areas. The management plan was... More ≫

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The management plan for Bob Creek Wildand and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland provides a long-term vision and day-to-day guidance for management of these protected areas. The management plan was developed by the Bob Creek / Black Creek Management Planning Team made up of representatives of the MD of Ranchland, grazing leaseholders, representatives of key stakeholder groups and government staff. The significant contribution of the grazing leaseholders, MD of Ranchland and stakeholder group representatives to the development of this management plan is sincerely appreciated. The plan was completed with public input and will be reviewed and revised periodically to reflect the current thinking of Albertans on how the province’s natural heritage and ranching history will be preserved for the benefit of present and future generations.

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Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park System management plan

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the... More ≫

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As a framework for overall planning, the Management Plan provides background and descriptive information as well as proposed management objectives and strategies. It also serves to inspire the ethic in which the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park System was created: innovative ideas, environmental stewardship, recreation management and community collaboration. The Management Plan will be used primarily by: the Government of Alberta; the Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council; various stakeholders such as volunteers, leaseholders, and special interest groups; and the general public.

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Parks division science strategy

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Alberta’s growing population and shifting recreation trends create a need for innovative and effective management of our provincial parks. These parks enhance and sustain our quality of life,... More ≫

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Alberta’s growing population and shifting recreation trends create a need for innovative and effective management of our provincial parks. These parks enhance and sustain our quality of life, protect biodiversity, and promote health and wellness through outdoor recreation. In order to best manage Alberta’s parks, we must have accurate information about them, the features they protect, the opportunities they provide, and the activities they support. A considerable amount of scientific work is conducted in parks. Establishing a Science Strategy is a priority action under Alberta’s Plan for Parks . It is intended to facilitate natural and social science research and inform decision-making. It affirms the valuable role that science plays in understanding and managing parks. The strategy is also intended to provide direction to improve our capacity to undertake and manage science, simplify our management and communication of scientific information, and provide tools to facilitate the...

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OH Ranch heritage rangeland management plan [2010]

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This document provides a framework for the overall management of OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland for a ten-year period commencing on the approval date of this plan. This management plan and the... More ≫

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This document provides a framework for the overall management of OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland for a ten-year period commencing on the approval date of this plan. This management plan and the direction it contains applies to the public land within OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland. This document has been developed in coordination and consultation with all of the partners involved in OH Ranch Heritage Rangeland management. Management direction specific to the private land under conservation easement is contained in the approved conservation easement agreements registered on the title of those lands. The management direction for the private land under conservation easement agreements was developed to be complimentary and consistent with the management direction of this management plan.

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Summer use trail master plan : Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

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The purpose of this summer use trail master plan is to provide the Canmore Nordic Centre with a strategy for making improvements in the park to ensure environmental protection and visitor enjoyment.

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