COHV Launches Multi-Media Youth ATV Safety Teaching Tools

The Canadian Off-Highway Vehicles Distributors Council (COHV) and the All-Terrain Vehicles Federation of New Brunswick (NBATV) introduced the new Adventure Trails interactive CD and activity book to be used by ATV Clubs, law
enforcement, safety organizations, schools and the general public as the most innovative and effective way to teach young ATV riders the rules around riding safely.

“Studies show that with proper legislation including mandatory size limitations and adult supervision, it is safe and it is responsible to allow youth to ride age appropriate youth-sized ATV’s and off-road motorcycles,” stated Bob Ramsay, President of the COHV. “The introduction of this CD and activity book is just one more tool for us to help reach our youth and their parents in our efforts to ensure that everyone enjoys safe family recreation.”

Read complete press release here...   Read backgrounder here...

New recreational rules introduced for Willow Creek area (Indian Graves)

Recent destructive and irresponsible behavior in the Willow Creek area 120 km southwest of Calgary has prompted the Alberta government to introduce new recreational rules for the area under a Forest Land Use Zone (FLUZ).   Visitors to Willow Creek this long weekend are asked to note the new rules:

• Camping is permitted in designated areas only and may not exceed 14 days. New signs will mark these areas.

• On-highway vehicles exceeding 363 kg are only permitted to be used to transport people and equipment to camping and staging areas on routes designated by signs.

• Off-highway vehicles heavier than 363 kg are not permitted in the FLUZ.

• Motor vehicles that weigh 363 kilograms (800 pounds) or less are still permitted within the Willow Creek FLUZ.

Read more here...

An open letter to the people of Alberta from the Calgary Quad Squad.

The Calgary Quad Squad does not condone destructive use of the back country as was witnessed on the Victoria Day long weekend, and as stewards of the trails and wilderness, we share a stake in what happens to our riding and camping areas.  We participate in numerous trail clean-up and stewardship projects throughout the year and applaud the efforts of all who helped clean up in the aftermath of the unfortunate abuses of the Indian Graves and surrounding recreational areas.  Read more here...
 

Alberta’s Land-use Framework – if you really care get informed!

There is a process in train, or perhaps more accurately a train in process, that will impact us all when it comes to how public lands are managed and accessed.  We must participate and let our views be known.  There is a 41 page booklet available on the above site that provides background and I recommend that you read it to get up to speed.  But, if you haven't time or enough passion about your access to read it and the companion 15 page Workbook questionnaire I will try to help a bit.  Read more here...

New fines for offences on forested public lands increase May 1.

It will soon cost more for those who ignore the laws when they set out to enjoy a weekend of recreation in the woods. Effective May 1, fines will increase for offences such as improper waste disposal, careless use of an off-highway vehicle or starting an open fire in or near a Forest Recreation Area.   Read more here...

Canadians Spent $3.3 Billion on Direct Activities Involving ATVs in 2005

Toronto – An economic impact study commissioned by The Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle
Distributors Council (COHV) and completed by Smith Gunther Associates Ltd.,
to read more about the study click here
To read the news release click here
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The Mountain Pine Beetle continues its attack on Alberta Forests

To learn more about how the Alberta Government is dealing with this menace and how it will affect our trails
click here
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Parkland County seeking members to sit on OHV Resolution Committee

County of Parkland is looking for residents to become members of the resolution committee. All interested county residents are encouraged to act on the behalf of all the OHV's enthusiasts living in the Parkland county. Read more here...

Wood Buffalo ATV Riders Club goes online.

The Wood Buffalo A.T.V. Riders Club has a website up and running, it is new and will be going through some refining.  You can check it out at www.wbatvridersclub.com