Alberta expands tattle line to include serious land abuses

UPDATE:Alberta Parks says they have received numerous complaints since the expanded line launched. Listen to the interview below for more.

Edmonton AM4:55Tattle line

Alberta Parks has turned their poacher line into a tattle line for reports of bad behaviour at provincial parks.

The next time you see random campers leaving garbage orsetting their abandoned furniture on firein a provincial park, you can pick up the phone and put Alberta's tattle line to good use.

The provincewants people to report any kind ofdestructive behaviour in Alberta Parksto an officer through the 24/7 Report a Poacher line.

• Dial1-800-642-3800 toReport a Poacher

"The line itself is not new, but using the line to report serious land abuses is something that we've just introduced today,"said government spokesperson TimChamberlin.

Land abuse fees could be as high as $1,000, include jail time

8 years ago

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Tim Chamberlin explains what the consequences are for violating Alberta Park rules.

Serious offensesalso include mud-bogging and ripping through streams, which wreaks havoc on the land and the fish habitat, he said.

The government plans to step up its enforcement effortsover theMay long weekend and through thesummer, particularly in known problem areas and those with specific bans and restrictions.