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Mayor Opposes Rezoning for Alberta RV Park
The Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove, Alberta, is digging in its heels when it comes to a 500-lot RV resort slated to be the village’s new neighbour on the northern shore of Sylvan Lake, according to the Lacombe (Alberta) Globe. The mayor of the summer village,...RV Wholesale Shipments End 2009 on Positive Note
RV shipments to retailers closed 2009 on a high note. Shipments were reported at 14,000 units in the December 2009 survey of manufacturers, an increase of 2% from November but 150% above December one year ago, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association...ELS Reports Higher Revenues, Earnings for 2009
Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. Monday (Jan. 25) reported higher revenues and funds from operations or earnings for the quarter and year ending Dec. 31. The Chicago-based self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) owns RV parks and...Oregon Campground Plan Faces Stiff Opposition
Several farm families and the Linn County (Ore.) Farm Bureau have appealed Linn County’s plan to build an RV park on 175 acres near Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane. The appeal was filed with the state Land Use Board of Appeals, according to the Albany Democrat Herald....RV Park Will Change the Face of Manitoba Town
A meeting will be held soon in Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, to examine how best to take advantage of the opportunities expected to spin off from the $5 million redevelopment of Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park announced last year. The public meeting is expected to be a...RV Parks Help North Dakota Housing Shortage
With an investment in propane and a bit of skirting to keep the heat under the trailer, a recreational camper can make a fine winter home. At least it’s suiting some folks in northwestern North Dakota, where tight housing from a booming oil industry has led a...Hoosier Park Sponsors Job Fair to Find Help
Editor’s Note: Many privately owned RV parks and campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada are beginning to gear up for the 2010 summer camping season. The following story, provided by Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, shows how one business hopes to fill...Oklahoma State Parks Brace for Busy Spring Break
Editor’s Note: Sheila Stogsdill posted this story on mainstreetok.com. Employees are preparing for an expected increase in spring break guests at Oklahoma’s 50 state parks. Kim Moyer, director of communications and government affairs for the state Tourism and...'The Bachelor' Visits California RV Parks Tonight
Editor’s Note: Entertainment Tonight News provided this synopsis of tonight’s (Jan. 25) episode of ABC’s hit show, “The Bachelor.” An RV rental firm has provided two luxury coaches which ferry the contestants to several RV parks in...Vancouver RV Site Filling for Winter Olympic Games
The Vancouver, British Columbia, park board says bookings for the RV sites at Jericho Beach are now close to 70% – but the Spanish Banks site is still sitting empty, according to News 1130, Vancouver. Both parks are being made available for temporary RV use...Company Touts Its Gourmet Ice-Making Machine
Editor’s Note: This story was provided by Power PR on behalf its client, San-I-Vend LLC. Ask retailers what has historically been one of the highest profit margin items they sell and the answer may surprise you: bagged ice. Typically purchased from ice...
