erudyk_29
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For being so (apparently) anti-interventionist they sure do like meddling in municipal affairs.
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Gronk!
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Explainer: the battle over a proposed national urban park in Edmonton
An Alberta MLA says his private member's bill, now set for debate as the legislature reconvenes for its spring session, could grant both the provincial government and Albertans control over national urban parks, including one proposed in Edmonton's river valley.
edmonton.taproot.news
IanO
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^my oh my the disdain and dislike of Ottawa in our province is glaring.
David A
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It is a go to strategy for certain provincial politicians to rile up the base, usually to take away attention from provincial problems or issues.
However, I think constitutionally if the Feds want to create a national park, that beats provincial powers. So, I wonder if all this will do will freeze the city out of the process, which would not be good.
However, I think constitutionally if the Feds want to create a national park, that beats provincial powers. So, I wonder if all this will do will freeze the city out of the process, which would not be good.
Gronk!
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Entire Alberta portion of North Saskatchewan River designated ‘Canadian Heritage River’ | Globalnews.ca
On Friday, 718 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmonton's river valley, were designated under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.
globalnews.ca
Airboy
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Love this designation. It's a long time coming. Now how will Danni respond.
EdmTrekker
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The mood in the Edmonton Region may get real ugly about the UCP doing fuck all for Edmonton - maybe a crowd of people with pitch forks and baseball bats might show up at the Leg.
Gronk!
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Rebecca Schulz is Alberta's Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, plus she is the Alberta UCP MLA for Calgary-Shaw.
I'm somewhat surprised she didn't insist on the Bow River (running thru Calgary) being designated a Canadian Heritage River first.
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Airboy
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I believe the North Sask is still designated a national transportation route. It was used extensively by the Fur trade and then river boats were used. First Nations also used it as a major transportation route.
MacLac
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Her head will explode if she has to match any Fed funds that might be forthcoming
David A
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The river and the heritage designation extends way beyond the boundaries of the city. Some of the leading proponents for heritage designation were from smaller communities outside the GEA.
There is potential for tourism development and preservation from this designation.
There is potential for tourism development and preservation from this designation.
Airboy
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I've seen how this designation has impacted positively on systems like the Severen System in Ontario. This can be an enhancement.
Gronk!
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Canada is building new National Urban Parks. What are they?
A new government plan to expand the national parks system might bring some to your backyard.
EdmTrekker
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There does not appear be any other municipalities participating in the review at this time.
National urban park candidate sites
Parks Canada is working with partners at candidate sites to explore their potential as national urban parks.
National Urban Park Initiative | City of Edmonton
The City of Edmonton is starting to discuss what a National Urban Park might look like in our city.
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National Urban Park Initiative
Main page content begins hereA Proposed National Urban Park for Edmonton
Since 2021, the City of Edmonton has been in discussion with project partners including Parks Canada, the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (formerly the Métis Nation of Alberta), and the Government of Alberta (in an observer role) about the potential for establishing a national urban park in the Edmonton region.”Habibfazil
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doubtful, if Sohi and the feds want to fund it, that is their perogative as it's a federal issue now...