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What is our parks blind-spot?
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Tell us what you think we don’t know about our parks and trails system.
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This online discussion forum has been suspended pending the next draft of the Plan. You can still browse the site but the discussion area will not currently accept new comments or votes.
Comment 1 26 Apr 2010, 3:13 PM
Too often the parks department (and city administration in general) forgets how important a well designed park system is to the city's future.
It may sound like I'm crying over spilled milk, but a recent example shows how important it is to plan ahead.
A couple of years ago many people were surprized to learn that the large treed area south of Red Deer College was not public land, and that the owner is going to turn almost all of it into parking lots, big box stores, and housing. This area is the logical southern extention of the Waskasoo Park System which more…
Comment 2 10 Jun 2010, 4:30 PM
The smell of putrefying pig parts from Olymel is a pretty discouraging factor in terms of enjoying the parks. I am amazed at the location of this plant given the pollution. Nothing like the the dreary smell of fear and death on your morning walk! On the upside, I don't think I can ever eat bacon again.
