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Comment by Peter Emberley on February 17, 2011 at 9:32am

"He says " sometimes you have to walk the walk" if thats true and he is serious let him be charged, take the fine and do the time !!! Then I will think hes not full of S%^T."

Good point Fred.
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Comment by Fred Woodman on February 17, 2011 at 7:28am

I am with you John, I always want to put a fresh track on the white stuff.

as for Scott Simms, this guy supports the rights of people, except when it comes to the gun registry at which time hes a good little boy and does as he is told.Hypocrite

He says " sometimes you have to walk the walk" if thats true and he is serious let him be charged, take the fine and do the time  !!! Then I will think hes not full of S%^T

Comment by Peter Emberley on February 17, 2011 at 1:12am

MP Simms in illegal snowmobile protest


A federal Liberal Member of Parliament says he doesn’t regret taking part in an illegal snowmobile protest on Sunday in central Newfoundland’s Terra Nova National Park.

Liberal MP Scott Simms rode as a passenger to take a stand for the residents of Charlottetown.

They're not allowed to snowmobile from their town to the province's snowmobile trail system because their community is in a National Park that prohibits snowmobile use.

"I could go on CBC, I could go on any other TV network, I could go on the radio, and I could say to you that I'm angry but, push came to shove, and I wanted to make a statement," said Simms.

Simms says he doesn't know if he'll face charges but he said the minister responsible for National Parks, Peter Kent, told him that he would meet with the residents of Charlottetown.

Sunday, Parks Canada said it will not make an exception for snowmobilers who want to use their machines in a limited corridor out of Terra Nova National Park.

Protesting snowmobilers openly defied a ban on snowmobiles in the park Sunday when more than 50 machines drove west on an illegal trail from Charlottetown into the park and then returned home.

The protesters argue they should be allowed to establish a corridor to drive snowmobiles through it. Park officials said snowmobiling is prohibited in the park for sound reasons.

"Parks are created for people to use, but in such a way that they are unimpaired for future generations and snowmobiling does cause damage to the park. It impacts the visitor experience and it does cause public safety concerns as well for us," said park superintendent Bill Brake, Sunday.

Park Wardens monitored the protest, but didn't intervene.

Brake said no one was stopped Sunday because wardens were busy making sure everyone was safe.

However, he said park officials are going to takes steps to try to prevent people from using snowmobiles in the park.

Some people who live in Charlottetown said park regulations restrict them from traditional outdoor pursuits, such ice fishing and berry picking.



Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2011/02/15/nl-...

Comment by Scott Hudson on February 16, 2011 at 4:43pm

John I have to agree That The idiots in the back country are going to get the park pass canned and then you will have a guided trip so it is easier to police, more powder for those who do go though.  Major problem with that is lack of use and have to always break the trail the whole way. Or real big fines for those out of bounds.

 

As for the distance for the TN crowd it is about 15 mins run on the seld maybe 8kms max.

 

Scott

Comment by John Smallwood on February 15, 2011 at 6:30pm

They should be given all the same considerations as Gros Morne,however,The Western Brook Gorge trail isn't helping their areguement... I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a crack down on the number of sleds allowed in the park within the next few years,or  even guided access only because of the rules that are being ignored once people are inside the park..We dont know how good we have it compared to everywhere else in north American when it comes to snowmobiling.

Comment by Fred Woodman on February 15, 2011 at 9:04am

I agree that they should have access to regular trails but no more . Does anyone have any idea how far it is from the town to the railway bed.? FYI Gros Morne has ibegun to limit the areas in which snowmobiles can be used.

Comment by Scott Hudson on February 15, 2011 at 7:31am

I have to support the guys in in chalettetown they are landed lock and wrt snowmobiles that is one of th great appeal is to travel to and from just about anywhere because of the snow and Ice.

Keep on the pressure, if you give up they have won.

 

Apparently this is the only park in canada that you can not snowmobile in.  Gros monre sees about 20000 sleds pass over its boundry every year.

 

Also parcs Canada use snowmoblie to patrol the park, I think this is a little hipocritical, concidering they are looking for a 2 meter wide corridor not full access to the park.

 

Scott  

Comment by Peter Emberley on February 14, 2011 at 5:12pm

Snowmobilers in N.L. stage protest ride; demand national park trails be opened


ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Up to 60 snowmobilers could faces charges after a protest ride through a national park in Newfoundland on Sunday.

A group of riders from the Charlottetown, N.L., area are demanding access to trails in Terra Nova national park.

Bill Brake, superintendent of the park, says current regulations and legislation prohibits the use of snowmobiles within park boundaries.

He says the trail in question is approximately eight kilometres long by two to three metres wide, and covers bog and other sensitive areas.

Brake says he is willing to work with residents to reach a compromise, but there are activities that will not be allowed in certain parks.

(VOCM)

(The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION)

Comment by Peter Emberley on February 12, 2011 at 4:23pm

Environment and Conservation
January 26, 2011
Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Reopens
from Millertown Junction to Jumpers Brook

The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Environment and Conservation, advises the public that the section of the T’Railway Provincial Park from Millertown Junction to Jumpers Brook, approximately 20 kilometres east of Grand Falls-Windsor has been reopened for public use.

Construction is currently ongoing in the remaining closed sections of the T’Railway from Jumpers Brook to Long Harbour Road. For safety reasons, the public is asked to refrain from using the T'Railway until the repairs have been completed and the sections have been reopened. The minister is also asking the public for their continued patience while work is ongoing.

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Media contact:
Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca

Comment by Peter Emberley on February 12, 2011 at 4:22pm

Environment and Conservation
February 11, 2011
Public Advisory: T’Railway Provincial Park Reopens
from Glovertown to Port Blandford

The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Environment and Conservation, advises the public that the section of the T’Railway Provincial Park from Glovertown to Port Blandford is reopened for public use.

Construction is ongoing between Jumpers Brook and Glovertown and this section remains closed. The section between Port Blandford and the Burin Peninsula Highway (near Goobies) also remains closed.

For safety reasons, the public is asked to refrain from using the T'Railway on the remaining closed sections until the repairs have been completed and the sections have been reopened. The minister is also asking the public for their continued patience and cooperation in staying off the closed sections while work is ongoing.

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Media contact:
Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca

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