| Plan your event or conference in Prince Albert National Park - 2007 Make Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park you next conference and event destination! Open four seasons.
Spring Information Package - June 2007 Information delivered to residents in Waskesiu
Park and Partners Further Marketing and Branding Endeavours - August 2007 To build Waskesiu's brand, Parks Canada and partners developed a brand positioning statement. We are also developing tag lines and a logo to strengthen our brand. By building a strong brand, we will collectively be able to attract more year round visitors. Park and Partner Planning Forums Park staff and board members of the many partner groups will meet in November 2007 to further various endeavours and enhance the Waskesiu experience. Stay tuned for more news about endeavours. Special thanks to the dedicated volunteers for their time and input. Your involvement is key to our collective success. Read May 2007 minutes Community Planning Underway - Summer 2007 Parks Canada is updating the Waskesiu community plan and would like your input. By participating you will play a role in shaping the future of Waskesiu. Visit the community planning website. You can provide input by: Contact the park information centre for details at 306 663 4522. Deadline for input is September 25, 2007
Early Bird Annual Pass - Available January - March - January, 2007 Early Bird Annual Pass Rates Available January - March2006 Contact the park information centre for info - 306 663 4522 or panp.info@pc.gc.ca.
Prince Albert National Park REPORT CARD- 2006 Check out the 2006 park report card - an update on shared accomplishments from 2006 and plans for 2007.
Parks Canada Welcomes New Managers - Messages from the Superintendent
Since that time he has worked in the municipal goverance field in Alberta. He was in an assistant role in the Towns of Falher and Provost from 1989 to 1993 before moving to the Town of Coronation where he was Chief Administrative Officer from 1994 to 2001. For the past five years he has been the CAO in Bow Island. He has also played an active role in the Alberta Local Government Administration Association. During this time, Terry worked closely with the various community Councils with respect to operational and capital budgets, community planning, economic development initiatives, grant applications, and infrastructure uprgrading. He played the role of development officer in these communities and is looking forward to applying this experience in administering the realty and development control function in Waskesiu, and to work with staff and community members to have the community move forward in a positive fashion. Away from work, Terry has umpired baseball for 20+ years and has worked at several national championships as an umpire. He has also referreed hockey for the same length of time and enjoys the exercise, comradary and sportsmanship offered by these activities. Terry enjoys golfing, and being active with his family. Terry is married to Sonia and they have three children, Calvin (9), Kendall (7), Kyle (7). The whole family is involved in sport activities or childrens clubs and enjoy social activities. They're looking forward to life in Prince Alberta National Park as the family likes the beach, swimming and camping. Terry advises me that he has appreciated the warm reception since his arrival in the park late last week, and that he is looking forward to contributing the work of the Parks Canada team. If you see him around, please take time to stop and introduce yourself. _______________________ I am very pleased to welcome Maria St. Laurent as the new Finance and Administration Manager for the Northern Prairies Field Unit. Maria recently moved from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Waskesiu Lake with her husband, RCMP Constable David St. Laurent in August 2006. Maria attended Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) and completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting. After university, Maria was hired by ExxonMobil Canada Properties (Sable In her latest position, Maria was the Financial Analyst for the Imperial Oil Dartmouth Refinery. This provided the opportunity to take a more senior position, auditing other business units and completing fixed asset reviews while completing the Certified Managerial Accounting (CMA) program with honours. Maria brings strong skills in accounting and comptrollership to the Management team as well as a collegial and positive approach to teamwork. She started work today in Waskesiu - if you see her around, please take time to stop and introduce yourself. Kevin Van Tighem Visitation and Camping Statitics Steady 2006 Narrows Solar Power System Expanded Parks Canada Agency's corporate plan for 2006/7 - 2010/11 Allan Latourelle, our CEO, noted in a memo to staff, "with the additional funding Parks Canada was allocated through the Federal Budget of 2005, we have every reason to be optimistic for the next decade and in our ability to implement this Corporate Plan." Enjoy Prince Albert National Park This Winter Contact the park information centre for info about activities and for the latest ski trail report. Tel. 306 663 4522 Email: panp.info@pc.gc.ca Rescue Fescue - Rare Grassland Restoration Underway
Waskesiu Drive Construction - underway
Wood available for use in the park - First pick up your wood salvage permit Henderson Fire (Near Kingsmere Lake) Contained Waskesiu River Riffle - Additional rock added to north end - Site Rehabilitation Complete New Learning Stewardship Pilot Program - Students @ National Parks Revenue Reinvested in PANP - Your Fees at Work Waskesiu /PANP Precipitation and Lake Levels - Highest in 20 Years
Lake levels - Read upated fact sheets Spring Info Package - Hot off the Press! • 2006 Event Schedule • Detailed event info Thanks to the volunteers for putting the packages together and delivering them to residents! 2005 PANP Report Card Check out the 2005 report card for info about accomplishments and progress made, many in collaboration with our partners, such as: Protecting Trees in Waskesiu - Spray Program a Success Reserve Your Campsite - Reservation system opened April 4 To reserve your camp site in Beaver Glen and Trailer Park campgrounds, Purchase Your Entry Pass Contact 306 663 4522 for information. Open 7 days/week. Park Nature Centre Opening - A huge success! Waskesiu Ranks First in Reader Poll Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, January 2006 Waskesiu ranked #1 winter and summer destinations in Saskatoon reader poll. Protecting Trees in Waskesiu - SBW Spray a Success Results of the third year of the three year spray program indicate the spray was a success Purchase Your Early Bird Pass Read more info Ski Trails - Register and receive the weekly update Try out one of the park's many ski trails! Reserve Your Campsite - Reservation system opens April 4 To reserve your camp site in Beaver Glen and Trailer Park campgrounds, Revenue Reinvested in PANP - Your Fees at Work New revenues collected through camping, entry and fishing permits are reinvested to provide the services and facilities you enjoy during your stay in the park. Winter Attractions Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, January 2006 - Ski over 150 groomed kilometers of some of the province's best cross-country trails Fescue Grassland Restoration Underway PANP is found in an important transitional
Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, December 2005 - Words of welcome from Superintendent, Kevin Van Tighem Superintendent's House Restoration Complete The Sup's house, a federally recognized heritage building, underwent a significant restoration. This icon of PANP will be ready for residence in spring 2006. Waskesiu River Riffle Completed The Newbury riffle is example of the many creative opportunities that exist to enhance both visitor opportunities and ecological integrity in Canada’s national parks. Say 'I Do' In Waskesiu - Article Published The word is out - Waskesiu is a great place for a wedding! Read article Automated Pay Machines Installed It is even easier to purchase your entry permits! Automated pay machines (APMs) are installed at the East Gate and at the Information Centre (near the parking lot). You can now purchase day permits 24/7. The APMs take cash and credit cards (VISA, MC, AMEX). You can purchase annual passes at the Information Centre during hours of operation. It is not possible to sell annual passes using the APMs because they do not distribute the hang tags. Contact the park Information Centre at 306 663 4522 for information. Let Waskesiu Host Your Next Conference With first class four season accommodations, meeting facilities, dining and catering, we Tourism Destination Status Awarded! This area is characterized by a combination of year round visitor The destination area and Saskatchewan Tourism partnership is paying off too! Increased marketing and promotion is intended to result in increased visitation. Increased The destination area partnership is proud to offer an array of unique attractions, events, New Revenue Reinvested in Park Facilities The past three
years have seen investments in: Commissioner of the Environment Report A Parks Canada specific news release issued by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (Office of the Auditor General - OAG) as well as the Commissioner's opening statement at her news conference reveal Parks Canada is on the right track and that the coming years will be crucial. The entire report can be found on the OAG website: (http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/other.nsf/html/99menu2e.html). Water Levels on the Rise Red Fox in Waskesiu Waskesiu River Riffle - Update September 2005 Prior to construction, the logs will be reinstalled to a height of 532.2 in the three bays so that the flow is reduced to a more manageable level. Note: this is the height of these three bays in the dam prior to Monday. Fisheries and Oceans Canada requires a minimum flow of 0.5 cubic metres per second and all attempts will be made to provide this minimum flow during construction. Waskesiu Lake levels are currently at the highest level since June 1979. Finger docks on the main marina docks are close to being submerged by the water. Note: Ice development at this water level may cause structural damage to this and other infrastructure. The environmental assessment (EA) is in the final stage of completion. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada (Nav. Waters) are currently reviewing the EA and we anticipate it will be signed by these two parties by September 23, 2005. The Waskesiu River rifle tender closes on September 27, 2005. Once the tender is awarded, construction of the riffle will begin. For construction to begin, a coffer dam at the height of 532.2 m ASL must be built to hold back water and enable construction. Meanwhile, a minimum flow of .5 cubic metres per second must be diverted around the construction area. Public Survey on the Quality of Life in Canadian Communities A national public opinion survey on the Quality of Life in Canadian Communities was recently released. The study was undertaken as an interdepartmental initiative, led by the Cities Secretariat and included broad participation among Government of Canada departments and agencies. The findings from this survey of 4,200 Canadians establish some important benchmarks with respect to how Canadians view life in the communities in which they reside, and those factors that are seen to contribute most to their quality of life. The survey was intended to provide some preliminary insights on priorities at the local level for the benefit and edification of policy makers and others tasked with (or interested in) renewing Canadian communities. Overall, what was discovered? Canadians are generally happy with the quality of life in their communities and believe that their communities "have what it takes" to keep the next generation living and working there. They are also definitely attached to open space, both personal and public. They do have some concerns however, and have a range of nuanced views as to what the issues and priorities are that their communities and governments face. Read more: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/research-recherche/rresul/cities/cities_study/toc_e.shtml Spring Info Package & Annual General Meetings Delivered to Residents - Thanks Volunteers! Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, August 2005 All you need to know to start the summer off right! Special thanks to volunteers and park partners who brought this newsletter together. The group of volunteers lead by Ione Langlois deliverd information packages and annual general meeting minutes to residents in Waskesiu. Thank you all for assisting Parks Canada and groups associated with the park by distributing this information. What a team! 2004 Park Report Card Park Spring Newsletter Events & New Activities Photo Contest Details Friend's of the Park - Grey Owl's Beaver Lodge Waskesiu Heritage Museum Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce Coalition of Park Supporters Waskesiu Foundation Sign Up Waskesiu and Stay Connected WADRA
Park Archives Opened - Thanks Pam Perkins! Special thanks to volunteers! Working together we can accomplish many things! Pam Perkins assisted Parks Canada by guiding visitors to the park archives. Pam also contributed to the Waskesiu Heritage Museum by creating numerous collages to add to the collection. Thanks Pam! Arbor Day 2005 - A Huge Success Volunteers from the community and park staff joined together to plant 100 trees to mark the centennial. Thanks to all those who supported this community event! Together we can accomplish many things. Autumn Update - Park Statistics & Info Camping and visitation statistics are on par with last year's figures (down only 3-4%)... Over 30,500 personal interpretation contacts were made so far this year... OVer 50 information bulletins were distributed to the media and public to keep people informed... Autumn Attractions - Visit and Explore PANP This Fall! Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, August 2005 Check out the fall foliage in PANP. Try a hiking trail, paddle the heart lakes... Park Compliance Program a Success The park compliance program that began last year is a success! Compliance last summer/fall rose to 81% (up 10%). Compliance over the winter rose to 80% (up 20%). Park fees apply year round. Revenue is reinvested back into quality services and facilities visitors enjoy. Purchase your valid entry permit at the entry gates and information centre. Automated permit machines were installed at the East Gate and information centre. Soon you will be able to purchase your valid entry permit 24/7. Fast Facts Action on the Ground – Ecological Integrity in Canada’s National Parks This publication highlights many of Parks Canada's successes in managing ecological integrity. Five years ago, the Panel on the Ecological Integrity of Canada’s National Parks reported that our national parks were under serious threats from a variety of causes. The Government responded to the Panel’s report by providing significant new funding to Parks Canada, in both Budget 2003 and Budget 2005, to enhance and maintain the ecological integrity of national parks. This has helped us to initiate a number of innovative EI projects, and to set new standards for our park management plans. Working together as a team, and with partners, we are achieving positive results. This publication is one of many efforts to engage Canadians in the work we are doing to conserve, protect and present our shared natural and cultural heritage. To get your copy, contact the park information centre at 306 663 4522.
State of the Park Report - Finalized Learn more about the state of Prince Albert National Park - an assessment of the park's ecological integrity. This report provides a snapshot description of the health of PANP, and where possible, the greater PANP ecosystems. The EI of each national park will be re-examined every five years, with the state of the park report providing those updates. The state of the park report is a critical precursor to the park management plan review process. Park Managemetn Planning Underway You are invited to review the preliminary draft of the park management plan. The Prince Albert National Park management planning process is underway. At the Prince Albert National Park Annual General Meeting held on July 23, 2005, an overview of the park’s management planning process was provided. In April 2005, the park met with stakeholder groups to discuss the draft-scoping document. Representatives from the stakeholder groups at this meeting expressed concern regarding the length of time the planning process has already taken, the amount of time it could take prior to completion, and their fear that another lengthy consultation would place numerous pressures on the stakeholder groups potentially resulting in a Management Plan that falls short of park needs. The park management planning team is therefore building on the planning and consultation that took place during the first few years of the planning process. Using 2003 draft management plan as the core, we are currently writing a new draft – a discussion/consultation paper – that includes the visions and issues identified in the draft scoping document. The Waskesiu Community Council obtained a copy of this draft. You are invited to review it and provide comments. Please keep in mind as you read this draft that it is only a starting point. The words and layout are currently being updated and fine-tuned. This is only a draft; it is not final. Prince Albert National Park welcomes your comments on the general direction stated in this paper. Please send your comments to: Next Steps A second draft management plan would be produced and this would be available for public comment. While the timeline is not finalized, the park hopes to have the final draft plan distributed and posted for public review and comments in December 2005 with the final plan going to Parks Canada’s CEO and the Minister by the summer of 2006. For more information contact:
Park Visitation on Par Park visitation and camping statistics are holding steady. Despite a rainy June, visitation January - July 4 2004 reached 75,176 (down only 2.5% from the same period last year). Campground statistics are also holding steady. 5,429 camper nights were registered (down only 3.3% from the same period last year). Protecting Trees in Waskesiu - Spray Program 2005 a Success Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, August 2005 Cool, wet weather during the spring 2005 provided a second year of ideal growing conditions for white spruce trees and inhibited the growth of spruce budworm. For a third year, Prince Albert National Park protected white spruce trees in the village of Waskesiu by spraying for spruce budworm. The spray was completed June 7 and 10, 2005. This concludes the third year of a three-year spray program. Protecting trees in Waskesiu by spraying for spruce budworm provided two consecutive years of low defoliation. This means that the trees in Waskesiu are much healthier and able to withstand future years of severe defoliation with only moderate impact.
Park Annual General Meeting - July 23, 2005 Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, July, 2005 Join us and at the AGM: World Heritage Convention Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, July, 2005 The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced today that Canada will report on how it is implementing the World Heritage Convention and present its first periodic report to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Durban, South Africa, July 10-17, 2005. Kingsmere River Monitoring Update Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, June 20, 2005 PANP is monitoring in Kingsmere River as part of the commitment made when the dam was removed. The main purpose of the monitoring is to determine presence or absence of spawning walleye. Monitoring proves that walleye are present in the river and that there is potential to restore the spawning run. Protecting Trees in Waskesiu - Spruce Budworm Spray Program 2005 Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, June 10, 2005 PANP completed the second of two sprays to protect trees in Waskesiu on June 10. This is the third year of the three-year spray program. PANP Management Planning Update Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, June 1, 2005 The public reviewed and commented on the draft scoping document in spring 2005. The scoping document is being finalized. Stay tuned for more information about the management planning that will take place in the summer of 2005. The scoping document will guide the preparation of the management plan. During the summer and fall of 2004, the public provided input into identifying issues to be included in the scoping document. This is the first time in Parks Canada history that the scoping document is produced in consultation with the public. The scoping document is limited to identifying issues. Changes in PANP - Autumn 2005 - Sup. Rod Blair Transfer Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, March 2005 Parks
Canada recently announced PANP Superintendent, Mr. Rod
Blair, will join Waterton Lakes National Park as the
Field Unit Superintendent effective September 2005. Rod
joined Prince Albert National Park in 2003 and has worked
hard to build relationships with residents, business
owners and visitors to the park. Under Rod's direction
and with the support of so many people and organizations,
much was accomplished over recent years. There is a
lot on the agenda for the coming months. Rod and the
park staff are looking forward to working with you and
to seeing you this season. Parks Canada Receives Additional Funding Thanks to Your Support Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, March 2005
The budget 2005 recently announced a catch up for Parks
Canada assets of $209 million over five years. Following
that, $75 million per year will be added to the park
budget permanently for assets. The budget included $60
million over five years for ecological integrity and
thereafter $15 million per year will be added to the
park budget permanently for EI. These positive results
are due in large part to your support. Wolf Research in PANP Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, January 2005 PANP
wolf study offers new perspectives on habitats and lifestyles. Celebrate Sask. Centennial - Contribute to Heritage Tour Brochure Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, January 21, 2005 To
celebrate Saskatchewan centennial, a heritage walking
tour brochure is being created. This is a collaboration
among many organizations within Waskesiu. We would like
your input in creating this brochure which will be available
this summer (and in the future) for people to enjoy.
Parks Canada and Union Sign Collective Agreement Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, December 21, 2004 On
December 21, 2004, the new collective agreement between
Parks Canada Agency and unionized employees was signed
by the Agency and the Public Service Alliance of Canada
(PSAC) bargaining teams. With that signature, we entered
into a new four-year accord that CEO Alan Latourelle
believes is good for all concerned: Parks Canada employees,
Parks Canada, Canada’s tourism industry, national
park and national historic site communities, Canadians
and international visitors. Winter
Attractions - Visit Prince Albert National Park Come
experience a wide range of visitor opportunities: New
Improvements in Prince Albert National Park Prince
Albert National Park is a four-season destination with
a wide variety of services and visitor opportunities.
Entry fees apply year round and go towards services
visitors enjoy. In 2004, camping and entry revenue was
invested into things like building boat launch at the
main marina, improving campground facilities, etc. Corporate
Intelligence Bulletins Strategic
Marketing Officer Hired Prince
Albert National Park welcomes Roger Vogelsang to the
team. Roger has a wealth of tourism and marketing experience
and will work closely with the community.
Waskesiu River Update - Next Steps
An environmental assessment conducted by an independent
consultant is underway and involves Fisheries and Oceans
Canada. CanNorth Environmental Services Ltd, the company
building the riffle, recently released the Environmental
Screening Report for the proposed riffle that indicates
the impact from this project on the environment is expected
to be minimal and mitigable. Waskesiu River Riffle Design Summary Waskesiu River Riffle Environmental Assessment Summary Prince
Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, September
23, 2004 PANP and Fisheries and Oceans Canada met October 6 to discuss next steps regarding the Waskesiu River dam and riffle. It appears that PANP should have allowed water to flow through more than one bay. Read more about the recent meeting with Fisheries Read more about role of Waskesiu River dam Waskesiu and Kingsmere Lake Levels Commemorate
a Person, Place or Event - Donate a Memorial Bench More information coming soon Notice
to Hunters Autumn
Attractions Crean
Lake Trout Study Underway Read more Park
Visitation Higher than Expected Chamber
of Commerce AGM - September 9, 2004 Meeting minutes and financial report Arbor
Day a Huge Success PANP Management Planning Open Houses Successful Prince Albert National Park of Canada, Saskatchewan, August 20, 2004 Visit the Park Management Planning Web Site Park
Annual General Meeting, 2004 Park
Infrastructure Presentation Made to CPS Park
Fees Unchanged for 2004 For the 2004 summer season - all fees and categories (e.g., group, family) remain unchanged from 2003. Parks
Canada to Protect 40,000 Trees in Waskesiu New
Improvements in Prince Albert National Park Parks
Canada Cottage Newsletter 2004 Parks
Canada Proactive in Managing Elk in Waskesiu New
Campground Reservation Service
Increasing Recreational Access on Lake and Improving
Ecological Integrity
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