The Alberta government recently announced funding for 12 projects that will break new trail, enhance existing trail and add bridges and new signage to the Great Trail.

Two of those projects receiving funding are the Irricana to Beiseker Trail and the Beiseker Station Grounds Trail, both near the community of Beiseker.  

The Great Trail, formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail, is a national network of trails that stretches more than 24,000 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans.  3,000 kilometres of the trail run through Alberta.  Alberta TrailNet is a non-profit organization that represents the province for the Great Trail.  It will manage the new $1.98 million in funding for Alberta trails.

In Alberta, the trail runs through 77 cities, towns and villages, 24 rural municipalities and several indigenous communities. Some portions of the trail are being moved off roadways to improve safety.  So far, Alberta has invested nearly $10 million in the Great Trail.

The funding for the Irricana to Beiseker Trail includes new trail construction, including surfacing, fencing, and signage.  For the Beiseker Station Grounds Trail, it includes new trail construction, including fencing, signage and a staging area.

Alberta Minister of Culture and Recreation Ricardo Miranda says, "Alberta's incredible trail network attracts tourists from around the world helps Albertans to be more active and connects people to nature.  We are pleased to contribute to this legacy with our continuing support for the Great Trail."

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