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Battle for the Beach

Beth McKechnie
September 15, 2003

A recent article, "Battle for the Beach" (August 30, 2003), and two subsequent editorials call for major commercial developments in Grand Beach Provincial Park and surrounding area.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, David Suzuki Foundation and Canadian Boreal Initiative Team Up for Boreal Rendezvous

July 28, 2003

Occurring in the United Nations International Year of Fresh Water, Boreal Rendezvous is being organized with First Nations colleagues and involves high profile Canadians in all events, such as Rick Mercer, Justin Trudeau, Cathy Jones, Tomson Highway, Sarah Harmer, Silken Laumann, Tom Cochrane, Jimmy Rankin, and many more.

Provincial parks are special places

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By Beth McKechnie
July 2, 2003

Reprinted with permission from The Cottager, July/August 2003 [www.thecottager.com]

Growing up in southeastern Saskatchewan, I spent my summers as a beach bum at Kenosee Lake in Moose Mountain Provincial Park.

Park not really protected area

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Donna Danyluk
May 10, 2003

On April 29, Conservation Minister Steve Ashton announced the creation of Manitoba's newest provincial park, South Atikaki. This is welcome news for Manitobans who care about and enjoy our parks.

Political legacies at stake

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Roger Turenne
January 31, 2003

In October 2002 Prime Minister Jean Chretien's wish list for 10 new national parks created an impression among many people that establishment of Manitoba's new park was a sure thing, with only a few details to be worked out.

Our Parks Deserve Better

Beth McKechnie
January 13, 2003

In the column that appeared on January 4, "Good management lets everyone enjoy Manitoba's provincial parks", Mr. Robert Sopuck outlines the many activities that take place in our parks,