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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.

One of the newly arrived giant pandas enjoys a snack during the grand opening of Panda Passage.
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It’s Panda-monium at the Calgary Zoo

After years of planning and anticipation, the Panda Passage habitat at the Calgary Zoo is now open. 

Workers working on steel beamed construction foundation.
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Paving the way to a better economy

The 2018 construction season is underway in Alberta with the province moving forward on hundreds of transportation projects.

A group shot of the Minister's Tourism Engagement Council.
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B.C.‘s Tourism Minister forms New Tourism Engagement Council (MTEC)

The Minister’s Tourism Engagement Council was formed to help guide government's tourism policy, strategy and program implementation. 

Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips addresses public land enforcement prior to the May long weekend.
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Outdoor enthusiasts urged to respect public land

More than 300 provincial enforcement officers will patrol public land, parks and protected areas this spring and summer.

Hisotric house, with two ladies dressed in period costume in the foreground, one of them holding a bouquet of yellow daisies.
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Lots to love at historic sites, museums, archives

New programs and experiences at Alberta heritage facilities are setting the stage for excitement throughout the summer.

Aerial view of the Caribou Mountains.
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Creating world’s largest boreal protected forest

The largest contiguous area of boreal protected land in the world has been established in northern Alberta.

A beautiful site at BC Hydro's Gun Creek campground near Lillooet.
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BC Hydro recreation areas a rustic option to BC Parks

Some of the best areas to visit are the recreation areas that are managed by BC Hydro, which has planned, developed and operated public use areas throughout the province since 1972. 

Scenic view of rolling hills and grasslands, with snow-capped mountains in background.
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Balanced plans protect land, boost recreation

New land management plans for the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills areas will help conserve and protect sensitive ecosystems while improving economic and recreation opportunities.

Family camping along a lakeshore.
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Free Admission Days at Western Canadian National Parks

In 2018, each national park, marine conservation area and historic site will offer a day where you can visit at no admission cost.

Girl silhouetted against setting sun.
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Better camping, more tourism in Castle parks

New family campsites, improved rustic backcountry camping and a new tourism campaign will encourage more Albertans to visit the Castle region this summer.

Make-A-Wish camping week graphic.
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4th Canadian RVing and Camping Week May 22 to May 27, 2018

The Canadian RVing and Camping Week is a celebration of camping across Canada, while helping to make wishes come true with Make-A-Wish Canada. 

A group of volunteers cleaning up a beach.
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$240,000 available to support BC Parks volunteer projects

BC Parks is making $240,000 available to support volunteer projects that will enhance park services, and protect the conservation and heritage values of these natural spaces for all British Columbians to enjoy.

Picture of camper travelling on highway with mountain scene in background.
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Canadian RV and Camping industry urges a fair taxation regime for campgrounds and tourism investment

The promotion of the RV sector and proper infrastructure in our existing parks are crucial to the growth of the RVing and camping industries, as well as a prosperous Canadian tourism sector. 

The Droplet trailer.
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Meet Pascal Pillon and his new age Droplet trailers

Pascal Pillon has a new vision for campers and campgrounds alike—and might we say it's a bit of a new age vision.

Truck towing an Airstream trailer.
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Addition of 6 million new North American campers since 2014 showcases popularity of camping

Camping continues to be a popular recreation activity across North America, and appeals to people from wide range of ages and lifestyles. 

AdAge cover story, showing collage of RV-related graphics.
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Advertising Age covers RV Industry

Influential trade journal, Advertising Age or Ad Age, devoted their recent cover story to the RV industry.