To you, it’s the fragrance of fresh pine, and the aroma of the crackling campfire.
The solution, says Alberta Parks Minister Cindy Ady, is to open the park gates to private enterprise — allowing developers to build and operate campgrounds under licence.
To an entrepreneur, it’s the scent of pure profit. At least that’s the hope of the Alberta government, faced with an overwhelming demand for camping and recreation areas, and a tight budget when it comes to developing new space in the wilderness.
“The policy hasn’t been completely nailed down yet, so I can’t say how it will work, but what we know is this: It could be Alberta Parks Minister: Cindy Ady
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