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The Saskatchewan Legislature has approved the creation of the 35th provincial park in the province, which will be designated Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. Great Blue Heron Provincial Park is the result of over two years of public discussion by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport on a proposal for new provincial parks in Saskatchewan. The new park is located north of Prince Albert in the area of Anglin and Emma Lakes and protects a total area of 11,168 hectares and contains almost 300 campsites. Located at the gateway to the boreal forest, the park allows for wildlife viewing opportunities, activities ranging from picnicking and hiking in the summer to cross-country skiing or ice fishing in the winter. The province has continued dialogue with aboriginal and interest groups, and has worked to finalize the name and boundaries of Great Blue Heron Provincial Park. The park will come into force by proclamation later this year, making the area officially a provincial park at that time. The Great Blue Heron, a majestic wading bird measuring more than one metre in height, typically nests in colonies and is found in the tops of tall trees along water margins and is often seen standing at the edge of a river or lake in this area.
