Council Approves Connection of Didsbury Campground to Town’s Wastewater System
The town of Didsbury council (Alberta, Canada) has approved the proposal to allow Rosebud Valley Campground to be connected to the wastewater collection system with an estimated cost of CA$20,000. According to a report, the decision was made during the recent regularly scheduled council meeting. The municipally-owned campground, situated on the east side of the […]
Proposed RV Park, Nine Hole Golf Course Near Eckville Awaits Second Reading
Lacombe County Council (Alberta, Canada) unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed nine-hole golf course and RV park on the former site of the Last Hill Golf Course near Eckville on Thursday. As per a report, a public hearing is also scheduled for April 14. If it passes the second reading, the county council […]
New Cabins, Serviced Sites Await Medicine Hat Camping Season
There might still be snow around, but people are gearing up and making summer camping reservations at the Gas City Campground in Medicine Hat (Alberta, Canada). As per a report, a few changes are planned for this year’s camping season featuring two comfort cabins accessible for guests to rent. The city utilized stimulus funds provided […]
Westcove Campground Opens Cross Country Ski Trails
A celebration to mark the official opening of the cross-country ski trails at Westcove (Alberta, Canada), situated near Vincent Lake, was held Sunday. According to a report, representatives from the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club and the County of St. Paul gathered to honor the collaboration that helped make the trails possible. The St. Paul-based […]
Wainwright Receives Outdoor Rec Funding Support
Wainwright (Alberta, Canada) is making more outdoor recreation opportunities available through grant funding from the federal government. As per a report, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, CA$374,790 will be used to fund the Trail Network Expansion and new Playground Project. The fund is administered in Alberta through Prairies Economic Development Canada. The expansion features […]
Eckville Project to Offer RV, Golf Services to Central Albertans
The Alberta Views RV and Golf Resort (Alberta, Canada) is preparing for the long-awaited opening of its facility this summer. As per a report, formerly known as Last Hill Golf Course until 2009, a rezoning proposal for a Recreation “P-R” District was submitted to Lacombe County to accommodate the Alberta Views RV and Golf Resort […]
Nearly Five Years After Wildfire Destruction, Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Center Opens to Public
Almost five years since Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) lost its visitor center to a wildfire, a new facility is now open for the public. Officials announced the new visitor center, constructed to celebrate the area’s remarkable nature and culture, is now open to visitors, as per a report. Parks Canada also said the […]
Sexsmith Campground Fees to See Increase
Sexsmith Council (Alberta) has given two readings of Bylaw 1044 relating to the increase of rates for campground and ball diamonds. The bylaw is scheduled for a third reading at an upcoming meeting. According to a report, the ball diamonds now cost CA$400 per weekend, and a long-weekend fee was eliminated. The council also introduced […]
Pandemic Fueled Resurgence in the RV Market
While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life, it has benefited the recreational vehicle industry. According to a report, the sales of RVs have risen in the wake of the pandemic, and buyers are waiting in long lines to buy certain types like Class A motorhomes due to high demand and parts […]
Canada’s Freedom Convoy Blocks Border Crossing to Protest Against Trudeau’s Vaccine Mandates
Canada’s freedom convoy truckers and protesters continued late Monday to block the Alberta-Montana border, one of the busiest crossings in the country, in solidarity with their brethren in Ottawa. According to a report, motorists crossing Canada’s border between Montana (United States) and Alberta (Canada) have been caught in an obstruction of vehicles that have closed […]