Watch LIVE as Rachel Notley and NDP MLAs Irfan Sabir, and Joe Ceci will launch a campaign to protect 184 parks, and public land areas from the UCPs plan to close, partially close, or sell off Alberta's precious outdoor spaces. Annalise Klingbeil joins the Daveberta Podcast to discuss the latest developments in United Conservative Party government’s plans to close and privatize more than 160 provincial parks and recreation areas. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. The East Bay Regional Park District has dealt with huge crowds of people, litter, disagreements over wearing a mask in the parks and a loss of … “At the end of the day, Alberta’s parks should not be managed for profit. The next issue of Calgary Herald Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Dave Cournoyer is a writer and political watcher living in Edmonton, Alberta. It's easy: build more parks, plant more trees, don't get rid of what we already have. In response, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley launched the “Don’t Go Breaking My Parks” campaign in Calgary on Friday, which includes an online petition. Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS. The Daveberta Podcast is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Keep up the good work, Janis. We encountered an issue signing you up. Contact him at david.cournoyer@gmail.com. Don't Go Breaking My Heart (The Remixes) - EP 2018 Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Single ... Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson began their career playing amusement parks and shopping malls around Orlando, FL, releasing their first single, the swaggering “We’ve Got It Goin’ On,” in 1995. “As Albertans, parks are part of our lifeblood,” said Notley, who was flanked by NPD MLAs Irfan Sabir and Joe Ceci high above Dale Hodges Park in Calgary’s northwest. The campaign aims to protect 184 parks, and public land areas. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Dublin City Council to consider using public parks for Traveller housing schemes Council says it ‘will face opposition’ and urges councillors to support new proposals Mon, Feb 8, 2021, 20:47 As a person who was born with a uterus, and also born with a variety of autoimmune conditions that make pregnancy life … Don’t go to work — go remotely. The Daveberta Podcast is hosted by Dave Cournoyer and produced by Adam Rozenhart. Please try again. It wasn’t like he was going to spend the four hours I’d be away sitting on my … This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Community supported. It’s rarely as good as I think it’ll be. NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced the launch of her 'Don't Go Breaking My Parks' Campaign. And we share some ideas about how the government could improve its COVID-19 communications. Children get a directed workout at SkyZone in Chesterfield. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. It’s a rare gift, really; one that rarely appears in my everyday life because, let’s be honest, taking your kids to the park is the worst. Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored Time won't heal this damage anymore Don't turn your back on me I won't be ignored [Mike Shinoda:] I am a little bit insecure, a little unconfident 'Cause you don't understand I do what I can but sometimes I don't make sense I am what you never wanna say, but I've never had a doubt Notley highlighted the benefits of Kananaskis Country and drew attention to a petition to thwart provincial plans to close or “sell off” 184 parks, recreation areas and protected spaces across the province. Sen. Kevin Cramer said Monday that President Trump was going over basic math and wasn't pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to find … And this is against the very spirit of Kananaskis, which was created for all Albertans.”. Don’t go to school — go remotely. “And this is a legacy not just for right now, but for our children and grandchildren.”. TAMPA, Fla. — Adventure Island, Tampa's iconic water park, will open for the 2021 spring-summer season this Saturday. A long time ago, my older son (who’s now 14) said to me while I was getting ready to go out to dinner with friends, “I don’t like it when you go out.” I asked him why. The government said it was a temporary course of action for this year’s camping season in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The opinions expressed on this blog represent my own and not those of my employer or any organization I may be affiliated with. We love feedback from our listeners, so let us know what you think of this episode and leave a review where you download. He’s hoping fellow Albertans will recognize how much this will cost us in the future and add their names to a growing list of 10,000-plus signatures on the #saveourparksAB petition. 2021 daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics, on Episode 63: Defending Alberta Parks and the COVID emergency, Episode 63: Defending Alberta Parks and the COVID emergency, http://media.blubrry.com/daveberta/p/daveberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/podcast/Daveberta-Pod-63.mp3, Virtual townhall on Alberta parks goes downhill for UCP, Frustration over lack of answers on virtual meeting on Alberta Parks, Albertans continue to stand up for parks that sit on the chopping block, Episode 55: Alberta Parks need to be protected and expanded, not closed and privatized, As COVID-19 cases soar, UCP MLA tells constituents the pandemic is behind us, Alberta MLA falsely claims ‘worst of COVID-19 health pandemic’ over, Episode 69: Biting the hand that isn’t feeding you, UCP swaps “fiscal reckoning” for a kinder gentler budget slashing hand, Ty Lund, 23-year PC MLA and holder of four cabinet portfolios, dead at 82 - Alberta Politics, Nick Taylor was a giant in Alberta politics. Humorous views on interesting, bizarre and amusing articles, submitted by a community of millions of news junkies, with regular Photoshop contests. I was baffled. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Gardaí may be redeployed to beauty spots as crowds flock to parks and beaches Noted increase in people socialising outdoors, Garda sources in Dublin say Sun, Feb 21, 2021, 22:17 By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced the launch of her ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Parks’ Campaign. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Latest Business. Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) was an American political comedy television sitcom, airing on NBC, starring Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, a perky, mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks Department of Pawnee, a fictional town in Indiana. “I think that it is possible to push back,” said Notley during the press conference overlooking a park in the northwest. Friday, July 17, 2020. Annalise is co-founder of Champion Communications & PR. Alberta’s parks are a vital part of the province and shouldn’t be sold off, Opposition leader Rachel Notley said Friday in Calgary. “Jason Kenney and the UCP are selling them right out from under Albertans, and we’re going to do everything we can to stop them.”. In Kananaskis Country alone, 51 provincial recreation areas could be closed, sold off for commercial development or proposed for new management schemes. Heavy Lyrics: I don’t like my mind right now / Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary / Wish that I could slow things down / I wanna let go but there’s comfort in the panic / And I drive The campaign aims to protect 184 parks, and public land … © “But what the UCP is introducing is a profit motive and forcing groups to compete,” Notley said. ON AIR RIGHT NOW--:----:--Latest Traffic. ‘My parks will go on’: UCP launches campaign to refute false claims on provincial parks November 2, 2020 10:30 AM. But on the eve of Saturday’s Parks Day, the NDP — along with concerned citizens — feels the move to close parks and other recreation areas is disconcerting and possibly irreversible. 2020: the “don’t” year. RACHEL NOTLEY FIGHTS FOR K-COUNTRY, LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN: ‘DON’T GO BREAKING MY PARKS’ CALGARY - Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is asking for Calgarians’ support to protect Kananaskis Country from Jason Kenney and the UCP’s plans to close or sell off 184 parks, recreation areas and protected spaces across the province. LATEST VIDEOS. For information regarding the Digital News Tax Credit, NDP asking Albertans to help save Kananaskis, other natural areas. Notley did say that it’s technically not a sell-off, but that the government is converting it back to Crown land and then leasing it for money. Bodily autonomy is a human right. These recreation areas include 1,397 campsites, about 30 per cent of the 4,500 campsites across the province that face potential closure under the UCP’s parks plan, according to analysis by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. You can listen and subscribe to the Daveberta Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find podcasts online. Speaking of the Alberta Coal Truth Office, Episode 68: The 1976 Coal Policy and stopping open-pit mining in Alberta’s Rockies. In addition, my thoughts and opinions change from time to time. We also discuss the mixed-messaging about COVID-19 from Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet ministers as the second wave of the pandemic surges in Alberta. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This Valentine’s Day you may not be feeling so lovey-dovey. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Youth taped repeatedly using racial slur against Black teen Feb 18, 2021, 7:26 PM. Introducing a profit-centred system just means that enjoying the outdoors will cost more and more and it will be reserved for fewer and fewer people. He said he’d miss me. The campaign aims to protect 184 parks, and public land areas. She previously worked as a ministerial press secretary and before that she was a journalist at the Calgary Herald. Those visiting www.dontgobreakingmyparks.ca to sign on will be sent a sticker supporting the campaign against what Notley calls the biggest deconstruction of parks in Alberta history. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Read more about cookies here. In addition, the changes will impact two local natural areas: The Highwood River Natural Area, which includes islands that are home to Canada geese and great blue heron, and the Wildcat Island Natural Area, a unique spot south of the Ghost Reservoir covered with aspen and balsam polar and sheltered by a canopy of white spruce. And take advantage of what's outside. “When I first heard about the closure (of) the recreation areas in the parks and hearing that it was because of lack of use, I kind of questioned that,” Kraft continued. Queue up these songs for the bitter, bereaved, and getting better. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or you can email us at podcast@daveberta.ca. Earlier this year, the province quietly halted the closure of 17 provincial parks and recreation sites. Hiking the Rockies, canoeing on Miquelon Lake or walking with giants at Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta’s natural beauty is one reason we call this province home. This blog is intended to provide a semi-permanent point in time snapshot and manifestation of the various ideas running around my brain, and as such any thoughts and opinions expressed within out-of-date posts may not the same, nor even similar, to those I may hold today. Cards may be sent to her in care of Greenfield Senior Living Center, 14 Maynard Lane, Room 21, Strasburg, Virginia 22657. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Ohlmann trained our big dog Cash, and following his advice, we don't take Cash to dog parks because at “most off leash dog parks you find a lot of ill-behaved dogs,” he said. As of Friday morning, the Change.org petition had raised well over 26,000 signatures . The Parks and Recreation Board could discuss the post briefly Monday and Gallagher plans to tune in, but board members have already expressed support for Lazzari. Once you pay for a park pass, or you buy the (annual) stickers, you’re good to go.” She’s not alone. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Breaking News; Local; State; ... Next, we’d see airports, concerts and amusement parks all requiring proof of vaccination to enter. Our parks belong to all of us and they should be for all of us to enjoy. Don’t go out without a mask, don’t visit with family and friends But to pay for his $4.7 billion giveaway to corporations, Jason Kenney and the UCP threatened to close or sell off 184 parks and recreation areas across the … I consider this a necessary consequence of having an open mind. © 2021 Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The Alberta Podcast Network includes dozens of great made-in-Alberta podcasts. The UCP has said it is changing the Alberta Parks system to allow government to focus on signature destinations and examine opportunities for others to operate smaller parks and day-use areas. Friday, July 17, 2020. tap here to see other videos from our team. Ok, pandemic-breakup-boomer. SIGN UP for our newsletter. “I grew up with my grandparents taking us camping in Central Alberta, fishing with my father in the Chain Lakes, cross-country skiing with my family in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and taking students out into the Bow Valley. NDP leader, Rachel Notley, spoke up Friday in the city about turning attention to Kananaskis Country and signing a petition to thwart provincial plans to close or sell off 184 parks, recreation areas and protected spaces across Alberta. Thanks for listening. NDP Leader Rachel Notley announced the launch of her ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Parks’ Campaign. An officer who responded to the rescue mission also died, authorities said. We’ve got your back. A card shower is planned for Loretta Dyke, who will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 2. Don't Go Breaking My Parks. A new BOGO "Fun Card" deal allows guests to … You’re not alone! "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is a 1976 duet by Elton John and Kiki Dee. Subscribe to the Daveberta Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. She is also the co-founder of the Go Outside newsletter. Like this article? Albertans continue to stand up for parks that sit on the chopping block (CTV, Oct. 29, 2020) Defend Alberta Parks campaign; Don’t Go Breaking My Parks campaign (NDP Caucus) My Parks will Go On campaign (UCP Caucus) Episode 55: Alberta Parks need to be protected and expanded, not closed and privatized (Daveberta Podcast, May 31, 2020) “This is distressing,” said Dennis Kraft, a fourth-generation Albertan.
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