Dave King
July 13/2002

I certainly agree with Parks Canada that we must initiate a Vegetation Management Plan but within every Vegetation Management Plan there is also a Pest Management Control Plan.
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Herve Langlois
July13/2002

My name is Herve Langlois. I have been a cabin owner and summer resident of Waskesiu since 1984 and have a certain appreciation of the value of this Park, aptly described as Saskatchewan's Summer Playground, and Waskesiu to this province's people. Frankly, I can think of many things I would rather be doing today. I take no pleasure in having to come here to present a brief on a topic that, it would seem, requires no briefs but only the application of a good dose of common sense
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SPRUCE BUDWORM: NIPAWIN,
A COMMUNITY'S EXPERIENCE

RESOURCE PERSON: DAN POULIN, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
TOWN OF NIPAWIN

I HAVE WORKED IN MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RECREATION FOR 18 YEARS, THE PAST 12 AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF NIPAWIN. OUR COMMUNITY OF APPROXIMATELY 5000 IS LOCATED 140 KM EAST OF PRINCE ALBERT. WE HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH SPRUCE BUDWORM WITHIN OUR URBAN BOUNDARIES, HAVING CONDUCTED A SPRAY PROGRAM IN 1999.

I AM NOT HERE TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE EITHER FOR OR AGAINST A SPRAY
PROGRAM, BUT RATHER CAN SERVE AS A RESOURCE WITH INFORMATION THAT CAN ASSIST YOUR COMMUNITY IN DECISION MAKING.
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Manley McLachlan
July 13/2002

"Addressing the Budworm infestation"
What is the cost of doing nothing?

I want to begin today by acknowledging Anne Morin's work in moving as quickly as she has in setting up this process. I have only 10 minutes and do not want to use much of it to reiterate the past however I will comment that it provides great comfort to know that Anne has made a three year commitment to Waskesiu, the "Supt de jour syndrome" that has faced this Park is fundamental to some of the difficulties that we have been experiencing. I would encourage the Superintendent to hang in with us as we work our way through this.

I want to assure the Superintendent and her staff that I speak with one purpose today and that is to add my thoughts and my voice in support of their pursuit of the protection of this park specifically the townsite area.
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Waskesiu Golf Course
July 13/2002

Thank you for the opportunity to present the concerns and feelings from the Lobstick Golf Course. Our golf course has been an integral component of the Waskesiu community since the course was built in 1935-36. Many would say we are part of the natural configuration of the park.

The golf course has been the scene of enjoyment for countless numbers of tourists and local people alike.
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