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Fish and Game Association opposes Jason Kenney’s proposal to sell Crown land

Dec 13, 2018 | 7:19 AM

EDMONTON- Another group has come out against United Conservative leader Jason Kenney’s proposal to sell public land in northwestern Alberta to help balance the province’s books.

Kenney floated the idea last month at a Rural Municipalities Association meeting, saying the land in the Peace River region is “unproductive” and could be sold for agricultural use.

The Alberta Fish and Game Association say this Crown land is important for the survival of fish, wildlife and biodiversity.

President Doug Butler says people should contact Kenney and United Conservative party candidates and let them know how they feel about the proposal.