Large crowds overwhelm Alberta parks with excess garbage

Thousands upon thousands of people are continuing to visit Alberta’s provincial parks and public lands as temperatures remain hot and an international travel ban encourages Albertans to explore their own backyard. The boost to tourism is welcome at a time when the industry needs it most, but an influx of garbage left behind in parks is becoming a major concern for the province. Environment Minister Jason Nixon said garbage and illegal parking have been some of the major issues at some popu