This was sent to me today by Greg Foord:
HELP!
I have Identified a plot of land owned by MD Rockyview on the western boundary of the city on 101 street west that would be most suitable for a XC ski area. Administration from the MD has indicated enthusiasm for this project but approvals are dependent on organizations and individuals taking responsibility for construction and operations.
The demise of skiing at winsport/cop and the inherent difficulties of golf course snow maintenance make this a timely and viable opportunity as this area provides:
- Treed protection from warm winds
- Greater snow accumulation due to elevation
- Variable terrain providing 6 to 8 km of pleasant skiing
If this idea is to proceed; considerable help and leadership in the areas of fundraising, construction and operations are necessary. Representatives of local ski clubs toured this area recently and indicated interest that I hope will translate into action.
I am willing to take this through the approval process but I am looking for others to participate (or even lead) in this initiative. Please do not hesitate to contact me
XCXCXC
Greg Foord
403 519-7356
Municipal reserve type properties can fall into several land use categories and effectively regulated by various provincial acts, plus any additional municipal regulations or circumstance/negotiation at time of subdivision. Environmental reserves for example might have specifically been negotiated to protect a stand of trees. Trails of low impact should be easier to garner approval than say a large parking lot, bathroom or a warming hut. Public engagement with affected neighbours would be key. I would anticipate area residents being concerned about influx of people from other neighbourhoods or jurisdictions, where there was none before, and having their local “private” reserve used by a larger group.
Hi Keith
MD owns neither. The municipal reserve is a strip paralleling the south side of the utility right of way that is aprox 300m wide, If we are lucky we can find someone to negotiate with the private land owner and utility for some access to these areas, however we can build an excellent ski facility on the 57 acres of the municpal reserve.
anyone who would like to meet at the site to discuss just give me a call
greg
4035197356
Question for Greg Foord
Does the MD Rockyview own the NW 1/4 section or only the 300 m strip of power line right-of-way?
thanks fallsalot , yes that is the area – more specifically a 300m wide strip parallel to the power poles of aprox. 57 acres in total . I think the next step is to garner the support, or create an organization to endorse the application to the municipality.
Anyone with contacts or experience in this area, please contact me.
Thank you.
Greg Foord
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Outside city limits means no city bylaws to worry about and fresh air.
Is that it?
https://www.google.ca/maps/@51.061242,-114.2383979,1471m/data=!3m1!1e3
Sounds great.
What are next steps?
like Andrew I would like to see at least Google sat image, and maybe location map as well.
can you provide copy/paste Google satellite image with boundaries of the area you talking about,
this would be helpful,
thanks
Cool! Looks interesting.