October 26, 2012
Albertans invited to provide input on next regional plan
Consultation for South Saskatchewan region begins next month
"Albertans can also provide their input for the South Saskatchewan
Regional Plan through an online workbook, available until December 21."
Edmonton... Work on a land-use plan for southern Alberta will focus on water,
economic development and conservation needs. A new round of consultations in
the South Saskatchewan region starts November 6.
The Alberta government invites the public, stakeholders and municipalities to
offer input on recommendations made by an advisory council for development of
the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. This is the second of seven regional
plans that will be developed based on the province’s major watersheds. The
Alberta government approved the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan, for Alberta’s
oil sands region, in August. It came into effect September 1.
“We must make smart choices about the way we grow to maintain all the
advantages Albertans have - abundant resources, jobs and a beautiful and
diverse natural landscape,” said Environment and Sustainable Resource
Development Minister Diana McQueen. “We know that water and population growth
are key issues that will drive change in southern Alberta. It’s time to hear
what Albertans think about the advice we received from the advisory council for
the regional plan. This is what long-term planning is about - making sure that
we consult with all Albertans, including Aboriginal people and municipalities,
at each stage in the development of a regional plan.”
Public and stakeholder sessions will be held across the South
Saskatchewan region, from Calgary to Cardston to Medicine Hat, from November 6
to December 6. Sessions will also be held outside the region in Edmonton, Red
Deer and Drumheller.
