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SNOWMOBILE TRAIL STUDY RELEASED

Released on December 18, 2001

The government today released a study on snowmobile trails which recommends

the current practice of mandatory user permits is the best way to maintain

and develop the province's trail system.



The study, done by PricewaterhouseCoopers for Economic and Co-operative

Development, notes snowmobile users have committed to the principle of the

current self-sustaining user-pay system. At the request of the

Saskatchewan Snowmobiles Association (SSA), the province's Snowmobile Act

was amended three years ago. The change made possession of a valid trail

permit mandatory in order to ride groomed trails designated by the SSA on

highway right of ways and private land.



The SSA and its member clubs collect the permit fees, which are used for

trail maintenance and development.



Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Eldon Lautermilch encourages

the SSA to act on the recommendations in the study. "The mandatory permit

program is still in its infancy," he said, "but, based on experience from

other jurisdictions, it provides the best mechanism for long-term trail

development and alleviation of fund-raising pressures on volunteer groups."



The minister said the government is not providing operational or capital

support to the SSA, instead encouraging the association and its clubs to

work more closely with local enforcement officials on compliance.



Lautermilch added the study also makes recommendations for increasing the

number of permit vendors and giving consideration to expanding trail

permits to provincial parks. Environment and Resource Management is

currently talking with the SSA about expanding trail permits.



"Snowmobiling is a popular activity in our province," Lautermilch said.

"We're confident by continuing to build the trail permit program, our

snowmobile clubs will enjoy many years of exciting winter recreation."



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For more information, contact:



Bob Ellis

Economic and Co-operative Development

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-1691

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