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Keith Powell

Keith Powell is the publisher and sales director of RV West magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications group.

Picture of fifth wheel travelling down highway.
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RV dealerships pledge to raise $500,000 to support relief efforts in northern Alberta

13 RV dealers across Canada—The Adventurer Group—have banded together to aid the 100,000 displaced residents, their community and the relief efforts of Canadian Red Cross, Samaritan’s Purse Canada and registered local community groups helping to rebuild the region.

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South Okanagan-Similkameen national park process moving forward

A report summarizing a public consultation process relating to proposed protected areas, including national park reserve (NPR) status, in the South Okanagan-Similkameen was released today by the British Columbia government. The 81 day process was launched August 13, 2015 and generated 3,460 comments.

Picture of a Jayco trailer.
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Jayco builds its 1,000,000th RV unit

Jayco, which was founded by Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager on the family farm in 1968, has grown from producing 138 camping trailers in its first year of business to producing 1,000,000 RVs in less than 50 years.

A Crossroads no-tow RV
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RV insurance, maintenance and repair—it’s OK to ask for help

No matter where full-timers park their towable RVs, comprehensive home insurance coverage and a totally reliable, experienced mobile repairman—or gal—are must-haves before problems occur.

Graphic of the Cruise Inns 'Did You See That?' contest.
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Cruise Inn RV Parks launch—Did You See That? Contest

Share photos of the craziest, silliest things you see on the road for a chance to win prizes, in Cruise Inn RV Parks and Campgrounds 'Did You See That?' contest. 

A Pleasure-Way van, parked in front of a lake.
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Pleasure-Way celebrates 30 years of RV innovation

Pleasure-Way Industries has come a long way in leading edge design and innovation over the 30 years they have been in business. 

A YouTube photo of a Fort McMurray resident escaping the burning city with trailer in tow.
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RVDA, RV Parks and campgrounds reach out to help Fort McMurray evacuees

Dozens and dozens of Fort McMurray evacuees are making their temporary home at campgrounds and RV parks around Edmonton. 

An oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent mounted on a raised wooden floor.
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Top ten glamping opportunities in Western Canada

For those not quite comfortable with traditional camping, there are many diverse 'glamping' opportunities across Western Canada. 

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New Wildcat travel trailer in full production

The Wildcat division of Elkhart, Ind., based Forest River, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of an all-new travel trailer targeting the high-volume, mid-price laminated trailer market.

 

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Canadian campers planning to increase trips in 2016

Canadian campers say the top reasons they camp are to escape the stress of every day life and because it’s an affordable vacation option.

Go RVing Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Canadian RVing and Camping Week, May 24th to 29th.
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Canadian RVing and Camping Week – May 24 to May 29

As part of the Canadian RVing and Camping week, Go RVing Canada is raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. 

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Samlex America marks 25 year anniversary

April 2016 marks the 25th anniversary for Samlex America Inc, a leading manufacturer and supplier of power electronics.
 

Picture of RV Care meeting group in Toronto.
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RV Care Network hosted their first National Dealers Meeting in Toronto

A special guest appearance by Ron MacLean, popular CBC TV sports commentator, ended the event. 

Reto Barrington, managing partner at Fernie RV Resort.
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Fernie’s new RV resort ready to welcome guests

The resort has 115 RV camping sites, which range from deluxe and premium pull-through sites, to tenting and group tenting sites. 

Picture of a Spartan fifth wheel RV.
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Prime Time Manufacturing sees 15%  surge in Toy Hauler market

Adding industry-first floorplans and unique features to their line of RV's has also bolstered the company sales. 

Budget 2016 recognizes Canada’s tourism sector as an integral part of the economy, supporting over 627,000 jobs in rural areas, small towns and big cities in every region.
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Canadian RV industry welcomes commitments to tourism and national parks in the 2016 Federal Budget

RVDA of Canada had a representative present at a private stakeholder Budget lock up on Parliament Hill where a small group of major national associations had an advanced preview and briefing on the Budget.