Controversy continues over the network of recreational trails that
crisscross Alberta.
Delegates to the Alberta Beef Producers annual meeting said they want
clear, consistent rules for maintenance and access to trails.
“There was a lot of trail operation that has been happening and doesn’t
have the same regulations,” said Ray Danyluk, MLA from Lac La Biche-St
Paul.
The province has 15,000 kilometres of trails and more are being added.
The provincial government appointed a committee earlier this year to
look into the issue. Its report is due in February.
During the committee’s public hearings, people said they want
regulations regarding upkeep and safety on the trails. They also
requested a registry and trail maps.
Delegates to the beef producers’ meeting said they want guarantees that
a trail won’t cut landowners off from their property. Other priorities
include maintenance and determining who pays when damage occurs on
public or private land adjacent to a trail.
