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January 24, 2012 - Today's announcement by Parks Canada...much more later:

January 21, 2012 -

"Gord is looking down smiling" Nov.16, 2009

In personal reflection in the efforts of the last 4 years I constantly remind myself of the above comment sent to me in that Gord had asked me on his final day to "get that hill open". Other than Gord, another great Manitoban that I respected very much from both the sport of skiing, business and family was Doug Allen...he said the same.

For those unknowing of Gord Reid, he was deemed Mr.Ski Manitoba for his and his family's many contributions to the sport (both skiing and cycling), its development and to the thousands of skiers that considered Gord a best friend if not a second father. I am proud to admit that Mr. Gord Reid was both my mentor and second father from as early as 12 years old whereas we'd travel weekly to run Molstar events throughout Manitoba and NW Ontario. Hanging in the shop (Gords Ski Centre) after skiing the riverbank slopes at the Winnipeg Ski Club was always informative, interesting, and, to say the least, entertaining!

In the same breath I reflect being told by two very wise and informed gentlemen (one being my father) that it is difficult if not impossible to buck the decision of Parks Canada and to get our "heads outta the clouds". In now realizing where this mission and project has brought us today I'm quite confident, beyond giving it our best shot, that we will soon again look forward to standing at the top looking down the finest terrain around; if Agassiz had the elevation it would be with our "heads in the clouds"!

Many have now come to realize the redevelopment of Agassiz Ski Area will be the catalyst and driver to the many positive opportunties and benefits that it will bestow. The notoriaty of the east escarpment and Riding Mountain will be tourism mecca unlike none else in the province. It may be an old saying yet if we can build it they will come...a vibrant destination for all the right reasons.

If anything, yet no matter what the outcome, the great friendships, experiences and alliances that have been formed in the last 4 years have made this all worthwhile. Such will be timeless.

I'll leave you today with an Editorial Comment I had written October 2011 in response to a resident's rather negative comment towards Parks Canada to the reasoning of the process and its duration (edited):

"I had pondered whether to offer opinion to the September 22, 2011 article 'Open House talks about future on RMNP's east side'. I had decided not as I believe Park's Canada are making the best of issues and circumstances inherited from previous Park administration. In being so close to this in the last 4 years many might not understand how complicated it is; yet how far it has come.

It's not going to be as easy as simply turning a key in operating successfully.

In saying that, we were told by PC at the onset to this project (4 years ago) to avoid offering false-hope to the communities. Seems the table has turned somewhat on such as we can now realize near as many reasons to not redevelop as there are to redevelop.

AMDG feels it has come up with a great vision (plan) and resources. Part of that plan now includes being patient and of course to persevere. We shall continue to such in advocating the finest alpine terrain on the prairies be redeveloped for the very many experiences it can offer.

In reference to the recent opinion offered (I still have not seen it's printed version) from an area resident; and as a past participant of the East Escarpment Advisory Board, I can only imagine this person has not been actively involved in all the efforts and issues that surround this particular strategy to further compliment the communities surrounding Riding Mountain National Park. We need plan for our tomorrows today. To many it may appear to be like watching your bread turn to toast, but as a wise friend once said "Sometimes what seems like the longer path is actually a shorter path" when dealing with issues and processes aimed at the sustainable benefit of the communities.

It's been a long uphill climb fueled by so many folk's passion with the perseverance and hope for an exciting outcome that all can accept, nurture and enjoy.

Kelly Rose

General Manager/Managing Director

Agassiz Mountain Development Group

McCreary / Winnipeg, MB.

www.SKIAGASSIZ.com

Have a great weekend everyone. Your support, suggestions and advice has been so very much appreciated. It has been a learning experience like none-other and although its been quite the ride lets look forward to our expectations becoming reality! Thats when the real work begins

Hope to see everyone at the Parks Canada gatherings (mentioned further on this page).

Kelly

January 19, 2012 -

"Branding about Emotion, not Selling Product"

Courtesy Rocky Mountain Outlook click here...

"Where Manitoba's Mountains Meet the Prairies"

Courtesy Nature Conservancy click here...

"Parks Canada Looking to be Financial Trailblazer"

Editoral Calgary Herald

http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/editorials/Editorial+Parks+Canada+looking+financial+trailblazer/5935402/story.html

January 18, 2012 - The writing has always been on the wall and we commend Parks Canada for their efforts...

January 3, 2012 -