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E&E News
7 days ago
- Business
- E&E News
Forest Service considers ski resort expansion on Utah public lands
A portion of Utah's Dixie National Forest could be turned into ski slopes under a proposal under consideration by the Forest Service. The owner of Brian Head Resort, one of Utah's largest ski areas, wants to absorb 1,651 acres of national forest land under a special use permit, nearly tripling the resort's current use of Dixie National Forest from 887 acres to 2,538 acres. The Forest Service announced this week that agency officials will begin work on an environmental impact statement, which will examine the potential implications of the new development. 'The project is being reviewed for its potential to support sustainable recreation objectives on the Cedar City Ranger District,' Dixie National Forest Supervisor Kevin Wright said in a news release. 'We encourage the public to share their input on this important process.' Advertisement The project could have harmful impacts on wildlife, water, cultural resources and forest scenery, according to the Forest Service's notice in the Federal Register.
Otago Daily Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Helping veterans' health off the break
Ernie McManus, the instigator of the format of the snooker tournament, is still a crack shot on the table at 96 years old. PHOTOS: GERRIT DOPPENBERG What could be better than a day of snooker at the local RSA tournament for a few hours? The answer — raising money for veterans struggling with mental health while doing so. The New Zealand VC Heroes tournament was held on Saturday at the Gore RSA, with 24 snooker players going head-to-head. It was a full-on day, with frames of snooker played throughout the day, with a quick break for lunch inbetween. Money raised in the tournament will be donated to help mental health in military personnel, to the tune of over $1100. Gore RSA snooker section chairman Evan Fricker said after the day's success, they will be looking to keep them going. Overall winner Kevin Wright, who lives in Gore, had a good day at the table to come away with a win at the New Zealand VC Heroes tournament. "Basically the tournament ran like clockwork. It was very successful, people were very happy. "We'll be doing it next year, for sure," he said. The top division was won by local player Kevin Wright, with Dunedin-based player Ali Kapo in second and Mr Fricker coming in third. Division two was won by Invercargill-based player Brian Frye. Mr Fricker said it was a hell of a day, and it was good to see some money raised for veterans. "We raised $1150, with 24 players. We're pretty happy with that," he said.
