Sarah Elmeligi, Alberta NDP Banff-Kananaskis MLA and critic for tourism, sports and recreation wants the provincial government to pump the brakes on clear-cut logging in West Bragg Creek, Highwood Pass and Horse Lake/Aura Sand Hills in the Ghost.
Alberta NDP Banff-Kananaskis MLA wants the provincial government to pump the brakes on clear-cut logging in West Bragg Creek, Highwood Pass and Horse Lake/Aura Sand Hills in the Ghost.
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“These are really popular trails, and we know Albertans care so much about having opportunities to go out and appreciate nature,” Devon said. “So it is shocking that this type of logging is allowed.”
Outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists are raising concerns over a proposal to clear-cut two areas known for their popular cycling and hiking trails just west of Bragg Creek.