CTV Newscast and article from Tuesday August 28, 2018 is now online (6:00pm version)
“A City spokesperson said it’s working with the RM of Corman Park and are hoping to have vehicle barriers in place by the fall.”~Saron Fanel, Video Journalist
Many, many people are becoming aware of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, and this above announcement is one of the many reasons why City of Saskatoon and Corman Park residents are proud of their civic officials!
Richard St. Barbe Baker, himself, can now be truly proud of the leadership shown to install vehicle barriers at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area to protect the forest and urban regional park. This urban regional park will be a park everyone can be proud of when motorized vehicles can no longer illegally trespass and violate city of Saskatoon bylaws. The users of the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation area are excited about the future of this area which will be made safe with the installation of vehicle restriction barriers. The City of Saskatoon in conjunction with the Rural Municipality of Corman Park do indeed show their commitment to integrity and responsibility. Administration officials from the city and RM have found a way to come together to think outside the box, engage their creativity and meet the challenge of erecting vehicle restriction barriers. Great Kudos and hats off to them!
Saskatoon is a wonderful place, and a world class city. The city of Saskatoon in mutual cooperation with the RM of Corman Park have shown their commitment to their citizens, and it is truly rewarding that the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area will indeed emerge as one of the safest urban regional parks for all to enjoy. As a growing city, expected to reach one million within 50 years, it is truly inspiring that the City of Saskatoon, and the RM of Corman Park have found a way to transform this urban regional park into a safe haven, and surely, the best is yet to come!
Civic officials operated with fairness, integrity, openness, honesty, and respect for the residents of Saskatoon and surrounding area with this announcement. It truly is a great blessing as the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area celebrates its 40th anniversary with relief and great joy! On Oct 19,1978 the name “Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area” is brought forward to city council with a biography about Richard St. Barbe Baker. On Dec 28, 1978 it is proposed that the area become a park and on Jan 2, 1979, this is recommended by council.
Please take the time to stop and say thank you for this tremendous announcement from Saron Fanel, Video Journalist, who reported on the City of Saskatoon and the RM of Corman Park who are hoping to have vehicle barriers in place by the fall. And please take time to reflect of how great it is to live here in Saskatoon, and in the surrounding area of Corman Park, indeed!
The very marvelous thing is that to get involved in shaping Saskatoon, as a citizen of this fair city, there is also an invitation to email communication division and share your feedback; “Better services start with you.”source
Please take time to view the Saskatoon Speaks You Tube video inviting you to make comments about what is important to you as the City of Saskatoon grows to 1/2 million by the year 2023.
Extend the highest praise, and thank you to the City of Saskatoon and to the RM of Corman Park, as they embark on the process of installing vehicle barriers to be put into place by the fall.
For directions as to how to drive to “George Genereux” Urban Regional Park
For directions on how to drive to Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
For more information:
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
Wikimapia Map: type in Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Google Maps South West Off Leash area location pin at parking lot
Web page: https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com
Where is the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area? with map
Where is the George Genereux Urban Regional Park (Afforestation Area)? with map
Facebook Group Page: Users of the George Genereux Urban Regional Park
Facebook group page : Users of the St Barbe Baker Afforestation Area
Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail)
Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal using the e-mail friendsafforestation AT gmail.com, or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
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“Has any one of us ever really seen a Tree? When we become aware of trees we may catch glimpses of them in moments of spiritual vision and, identifying ourselves with the trees, become conscious of the rising of the sap; the upward thrust of life; leaf burgeoning, their consciousness of the changing seasons; we may share their passionately boisterous exuberance of life in the height of a storm, and their tranquility when at rest; with them we will enjoy the glad murmur of the ripening seed clusters when after weeks of drought the steady warm rain brings relief to thirst; and we will know that these creatures, our elder brethern, are intimately related to us in their love and hunger for life. We may even catch their enthusiasm and aspire heavenwards while still rooted in our Mother Earth and in communion with our fellow men and, tree-wise, strive to make the Earth more fruitful again.” ~Richard St. Barbe Baker
What was Richard St. Barbe Baker’s mission, that he imparted to the Watu Wa Miti, the very first forest scouts or forest guides? To protect the native forest, plant ten native trees each year, and take care of trees everywhere.
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 
How wonderful! A goal has been reached. Brava to all involved!!!!!!!
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