tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post5438234486576592734..comments2024-02-21T01:37:44.813-08:00Comments on Trevor Herriot's Grass Notes: Keep White Butte as a natural areaTrevor Herriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-73830826918618176042016-05-11T08:29:47.738-07:002016-05-11T08:29:47.738-07:00Great post save the beautiful nature.. I love your...Great post save the beautiful nature.. I love your post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035798944898083471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-4573873229554594572015-03-31T19:13:38.399-07:002015-03-31T19:13:38.399-07:00Good suggestion Trish. A teacher at Balgonie conta...Good suggestion Trish. A teacher at Balgonie contacted me today. He is very concerned.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-19839305361161507892015-03-31T18:59:12.455-07:002015-03-31T18:59:12.455-07:00That is a moving piece of testimony, Keating. PLEA...That is a moving piece of testimony, Keating. PLEASE send a letter with that in it right away to Minister Docherty. He needs to know this kind of thing. Thanks.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-64281777765153830722015-03-31T18:55:53.899-07:002015-03-31T18:55:53.899-07:00Called and left a message after work today.Called and left a message after work today.Ellen McKenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-75080874546683546742015-03-31T18:52:10.886-07:002015-03-31T18:52:10.886-07:00I spent a lot of hours in all seasons in the park ...I spent a lot of hours in all seasons in the park growing up. This place holds a very close place in my heart. My family lost our puppy German Shorthaired Pointer tragically in this park, I learned how to build a tree fort in this park, I spent countless hours cross country skiing and bmxing in this park as a adolescent. We had a student from Wales do his entire masters degree based on the ecology of this park in the early 90's. If White Butte is turned into a golf course, I'll loose it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161485459518281778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-85496853273663906072015-03-31T13:18:17.686-07:002015-03-31T13:18:17.686-07:00Excellent letter, Windsnow--much obligedExcellent letter, Windsnow--much obligedTrevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-8155552852983344602015-03-31T11:48:50.132-07:002015-03-31T11:48:50.132-07:00Letter written. In the mail before 5 pm.
''...Letter written. In the mail before 5 pm.<br />''...At a time when the province is growing and, I hope, we are trying to encourage our citizens to make use of the natural bounty of our environment, it would be a travesty to transform, even a part, of such a well-used, year-round recreation site to a manicured, (at best) two season, fee-driven golf course. <br /><br />Golfers in the Regina area have many courses to choose from. School children, athletes and outdoors enthusiasts have very little undeveloped land left on which to enjoy their healthy pursuits. Your Ministry’s mandate: “…supports, celebrates and helps build pride in Saskatchewan. The Ministry's strategic focus is on tourism enhancement, quality of life and economic growth”. My pride as a citizen of this province comes from the knowledge that my government supports the existence of such natural recreation sites; I have personally directed tourists and out of province/country friends to White Butte. Lastly, our province’s economic growth depends on a multiplicity of recreation options for existing and new citizens – options that are not carbon copies of those in other provinces and states..."<br />Windnsnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906008195127164560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-42537588346053668752015-03-31T09:57:57.307-07:002015-03-31T09:57:57.307-07:00Well said Windnsnow. I hope you will send that in ...Well said Windnsnow. I hope you will send that in your letter to the minister soon!Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-81933677831428750082015-03-31T09:56:57.414-07:002015-03-31T09:56:57.414-07:00Thanks for getting the word out. For trail runners...Thanks for getting the word out. For trail runners, walkers, dog lovers, mountain bikers, snow shoe enthusiasts and everyone else you and others have mentioned, White Butte is too valuable to give up to a golf course. Even when the frigid, winter wind blows, this treed oasis, minutes from Regina, provides shelter and a place to enjoy nature and the outdoors!Windnsnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906008195127164560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-36789159781707131972015-03-30T21:38:44.972-07:002015-03-30T21:38:44.972-07:00Another point for letters: school field trips Another point for letters: school field trips Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485597834443486020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-12656585350178991542015-03-30T21:27:55.026-07:002015-03-30T21:27:55.026-07:00Native undisturbed grasslands are very important h...Native undisturbed grasslands are very important habitat for native pollinators (bees, butterflies, and others) too, many species of which are under a lot of pressure Yens Pedersennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-57832166011585960932015-03-30T21:03:19.672-07:002015-03-30T21:03:19.672-07:00Yes, we think the hearing will be at the White Cit...Yes, we think the hearing will be at the White City Community Centre some time around April 17 or 22. We need to pack that hall--because the proponents will. The ski club passed a resolution but they need to be active and vocal--get all members who care to write letters very soon. Letters are very important.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-57152893140059177582015-03-30T20:58:05.086-07:002015-03-30T20:58:05.086-07:00Is the minister having public hearings? do you kno...Is the minister having public hearings? do you know when they are? I'm a member of the Ski Club. I'm sure that others in the Club will be upset about this as well. I'll spread the word.David Armstrongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-31054343984043749292015-03-30T20:45:54.440-07:002015-03-30T20:45:54.440-07:00Good points David--I hope you will send a similar ...Good points David--I hope you will send a similar message to Minister Docherty very soon. Time is short.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-3702554952943052332015-03-30T20:45:11.591-07:002015-03-30T20:45:11.591-07:00Thanks Ellen--make sure you send a letter in shari...Thanks Ellen--make sure you send a letter in sharing those thoughts with the ministerTrevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-34134674511631319912015-03-30T19:39:55.821-07:002015-03-30T19:39:55.821-07:00Building a golf course would be a terrible waste o...Building a golf course would be a terrible waste of a precious resource; natural prairie. The wildlife area provides natural drainage for the area as well. Several years ago there were three moose living in the low wet area in the trails. Putting in a golf course means the end of opportunities for wildlife to flourish.David Armstrongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-91807696573590659822015-03-30T17:51:03.088-07:002015-03-30T17:51:03.088-07:00People DO ride horseback in White Butte. I have fo...People DO ride horseback in White Butte. I have for 20 years. The white tail numbers are way down after a few hard winters. Hopefully they will rebound, but that will never happen if they don't have the habitat. Have seen the occasional moose there too. The loss of this area to a golf course would be a tragedy to all the hikers, snowshoe-ers, dog walkers, and horseback riders, not to mention the wildlife that makes the area it's home. Native plants would be wiped out, and area residents will end up with even bigger water issues than they have already, as the area in question is low to begin with and would likely be built up to enable year round use. This cannot happen. It would be nothing but a disaster!Ellen McKenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-61542994373244910062015-03-30T17:27:45.714-07:002015-03-30T17:27:45.714-07:00This just makes me sad! But I'll spread the wo...This just makes me sad! But I'll spread the word and contact Doherty.<br />Kathy and Evannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199655177806418944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-3149589929189077202015-03-30T17:13:16.360-07:002015-03-30T17:13:16.360-07:00another battle to fight ... with only 3 hiking tra...another battle to fight ... with only 3 hiking trails in the Regina area and 12 golf courses it's ridiculous!! thank you Trevor for doing everything you can to protect native grassland!Deenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-27084225865787228972015-03-30T14:51:26.737-07:002015-03-30T14:51:26.737-07:00We are working at it. So far all we know is that t...We are working at it. So far all we know is that the proponents met with Minister Docherty privately to get his approval before the ministry had a chance to do their work reviewing the application and before the public consultation--which we believe will be between Arpil 17 and 22 at the White City Community Centre.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-52223676598462008082015-03-30T14:41:52.009-07:002015-03-30T14:41:52.009-07:00Follow the dots. Uncover the names behind this pro...Follow the dots. Uncover the names behind this project and you will get a huge insight into the favoured consideration that is likely from this government. Trust me. GB1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02510324170705388721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-66331453680418656422015-03-30T10:22:10.471-07:002015-03-30T10:22:10.471-07:00Thanks Rob--I am pretty sure the Province will do ...Thanks Rob--I am pretty sure the Province will do the right thing if we speak up.<br />Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-63982797240527182632015-03-30T09:37:08.258-07:002015-03-30T09:37:08.258-07:00We have to call Mark Docherty on this 306 787-0092...We have to call Mark Docherty on this 306 787-0092..Please...<br />This cannot happen...Tor Hill, Murray, Flowing Springs, etc are all close by for those golfers...ENOUGH OF THIS ALREADY!!!!Rob Nixonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-65528458973304106012015-03-29T21:01:51.032-07:002015-03-29T21:01:51.032-07:00true, people may ride horseback at White Butte, bu...true, people may ride horseback at White Butte, but that is a deer trail in the photo. Lots of sign and I saw eight white-tailed deer there.Trevor Herriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129533251670929001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953681015185820780.post-89125660705893806312015-03-29T20:33:16.038-07:002015-03-29T20:33:16.038-07:00You forgot horse people. Those might just be ridin...You forgot horse people. Those might just be riding trails, not just deer trails. And, the last thing we need is ANOTHER bloody golf course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com