Alberta’s parks are part of who we are — we must protect them

Fort McMurray region becomes home to massive provincial park

More than 1,800 square kilometres of boreal forest southeast of Fort McMurray will be preserved as the Gipsy-Gordon Wildland Provincial Park. Hunters, fishers, trappers and people enjoying trails will have more untouched forest to explore. The homes of 28 at-risk species, including 18 different birds, will be protected.

Alberta’s parks are part of who we are — we must protect them

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