Online Campsite Reservation Changes
- Oct. 13, 2009
Online Campsite Reservation Changes 
Reservation phone numbers, opening & closeing dates, fees
Online Campsite Reservation Campgrounds for 2010
Boil Water Advisory for Elkwater, AB
- 8:45 am Sept. 11, 2009
The boil water advisory issued
on Sept. 10th, 2009 for all users on the Elkwater water system is still
in effect until further notice.
The
Elkwater water distribution system experienced a water main break on
Sept. 10th that resulted in a system-wide shutdown.
The
break was repaired on Sept. 10th and Alberta Parks staff are currently
flushing the system. The "boil water" advisory cannot be lifted until
all regulatory authorities are satisfied that the system has been
adequately flushed.
As
a precautionary measure (& until further notice), users should boil water
prior to consumption for a minimum of three (3) minutes.
For
further information please contact the administration office at
403-893-3777.
Grizzly Bear Alert - Police Outpost Provincial Park/Outpost
Wetlands Natural Area
- Sept. 3, 2009
Recent grizzly bear activity at Police Outpost Provincial Park &
Outpost Wetlands Natural Area, located near Cardston along the
Alberta-Montana border, has forced temporary closure of a portion of the
park and all of the natural area.
Conservation officers have observed several grizzlies feeding and
residing in the area. The bears are being attracted by berries & other
foods and are expected to remain in the area until their winter
hibernation.
Police Outpost campground, located in the northeastern portion of the
park, will remain open to public use until October 31st (winter random
camping is also available in the day use parking area).
Access to Police Lake and lakeshore trails will continue; however,
visitors are encouraged to travel with bear spray (& to ensure they know
how to properly use the spray).
Conservation officers are patrolling the area and signs have been
installed to alert visitors to the presence of the bears and to provide
bear safety tips.
Campers should take appropriate steps to properly store food &
toilet articles (i.e. soap, toothpaste, etc.); to properly prepare food;
and to properly dispose of garbage & refuse.
For detailed bear safety information, pick up the Alberta Parks
"BearSmart" brochure or visit
www.bearsmart.alberta.ca.
Closure of Little Bow Reservoir PRA - August 26, 2009
Public Notice  (1 page | 273 kb)
Ribbon Lake Backcountry Campground - June 29, 2009
Ribbon Lake backcountry campground is now open for the 2009 season.
Mt. Nestor Prescribed Fire - Spray Valley Prov. Park - June 10,
2009
The Mount Nestor burn in Spray Valley Provincial Park has
suspended operation until further notice. Please visit
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/Mount_Nestor.asp or call
1-866-916-INFO (4636) for more information.
William a. Switzer Provincial Park Construction Update - June 5, 2009
During the 2009 camping season, only Lakeside camping loop in
Gregg Lake campground is open for public use. Lakeside loop has
only basic campsites (i.e. no shower facilities, no flush toilets); potable water is via hand pump only.
The remaining overnight campgrounds in William A. Switzer Provincial
Park are fully operational for the 2009 season (Jarvis Lake, Cache and
Graveyard/Halfway). The park's group camping areas are also fully
operational in 2009.
English Bay Provincial Recreation Area Update - May 2009
English Bay Provincial Recreation Area is closed to the public until
further notice so that archaeological research can be carried out at the
site. The upgrading and construction projects begun in 2006 are on
hold until the archaeological research is completed.
Alberta Stream Flow Advisories
For information about stream flow advisories in Alberta, visit the Alberta Environment website at
http://www.environment.alberta.ca/6.html.
The Alberta Environment website also contains a "forecaster's comments" section, which provides additional
information about current issues affecting streams in the province.
Kananaskis Country Annual Seasonal Road Closures
Highway #40
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park to Highwood House Junction is closed
December 1st to June 14th inclusive.
Highway #940
Section South of Cataract Creek is closed December 1st to April 30th
inclusive.
Highway #532
Is not maintained from December 1st.
Highway #66
West of Elbow Falls and the Powderface Trail is closed December 1st to
May 14th inclusive.
Highway #546
West of Sandy McNabb Campground is closed December 1st to May 14th
inclusive.
McLean Creek Trail Road
Is closed December 1sth to April 30th inclusive.
Spray Lake West Road
Is not maintained.
Powderface Trail Road
Is closed December 1st to May 14th inclusive.
Gorge Creek Trail Road
Partially closed (Ware Creek Day Use Area to Gorge Creek Day Use Area)
due to 2005 flooding.
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