During her campaign, Premier Redford made a promise to Albertans to revisit the controversial Alberta Land Stewardship Act, particularly as it refers to the rights of landowners and an appeal mechanism -- or lack of. A series of public meetings are proposed to be held across the Province. There is also an opportunity to participate in an on-line survey.
Late last year, I undertook an informal survey of planners and development officers across the Province. It was rather dismaying to discover that many were not aware of ALSA; others gave it no regard whatsoever in making their planning recommendations. While some considered it a valuable asset and high-level decision-making tool, still others felt it accomplished absolutely nothing. Which one is it?
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