MVA reverses decision to shutter boat launches

The Meewasin Valley Authority is reversing course on a decision to close three boat launches along the South Saskatchewan River.
Fred Heal, Poplar Bluffs and Paradise Beach parking lots will remain open, despite a decision last month to close them due to budget pressures.
"Since we announced the closures, we've had a ground swell of willingness and public support," said MVA interim CEO Doug Porteous.
"People out there cleaning, people out there fundraising ... making Meewasin a charity of choice