The Voice of Alberta Hikers

Months of public objections to Environment and Sustainable Development's FireSmart logging plan and pressure on the government to listen to the West Bragg Creek trail users have paid off.

Another disastrous meeting regarding logging in West Bragg Creek and the resultant destruction of recreational trails was held on 25 September, this time with Minister Diane McQueen in attendance.

Another meeting with ESRD regarding logging West Bragg Creek has been called for Tuesday, 25 September.

The Bighorn Backcountry Standing Committee has an AHA representative

The future of Whitehorse Wildland Park and the Cheviot-Prospect Valleys need to be discussed now, particularly in regard to recreation access once active mining ceases.

Despite public concerns expressed at the emotional August 2 information session regarding logging in West Bragg Creek, the government plans to allow Spray Lake Sawmills to begin harvesting in September.

ESRD Minister Diana McQueen responded to AHA Director Maurice Gaucher's concerns regarding logging in West Bragg Creek.

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has announced that it will host a facilitated meeting on Thursday 2 August at the Bragg Creek Community Hall.