Developing tourism, accessibility for parks emphasized in Loewen’s mandate letter

EDMONTON – Alberta’s new minister of forestry, parks and tourism says his focus will be on ensuring the province’s parks are more accessible to people.

Todd Loewen has just received his mandate letter from Premier Danielle Smith.

The letter contains a heavy emphasis on developing tourism in the provincial park system.

In it, Smith instructs Loewen to develop campgrounds, recreation and tourism opportunities on provincial lands.