West Bragg logging plan damaging to kilometres of trail, recreation groups say

A plan to log 450 hectares of old-growth forest near Bragg Creek, Alta., would significantly damage kilometres of popular trails, say groups representing recreational users. The plan by West Fraser, which now owns Spray Lakes Sawmills, is to cut two large blocks of timber in 2026. But the cut blocks cover between 25 and 30 kilometres of existing hiking, equestrian and mountain bike trails. "Obviously, this is going to be a significant impact to the area as far as changing the landscape," said Co