| HISTORY/BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: | Dates of Founding and/or Dissolution:
The Provincial Parks Board was established through The Provincial Parks Act (S.A. 1951, chapter 64) on April 7, 1951. The Board was not re-established under Provincial Parks Act, 1964 (S.A. 1964, chapter 71).
Functional Responsibility:
The Provincial Parks Board was established to carry out the objectives and purposes of the Provincial Parks Act. The Board's duties were assigned by the Minister of Lands and Forests. Each provincial park was operated under the guidance of a local advisory committee, composed of three local residents.
In 1959, a Provincial Parks branch was established as part of the Department of Lands and Forests, in order to provide more efficient and flexible administration of the Parks. A Provincial Parks Commissioner was appointed to oversee the branch's work; this Commissioner was responsible to and subject to the direction of the Provincial Parks Board. Also in 1959, in addition to Provincial Parks, the Provincial Parks branch began to add Provincial Parks Historical Sites to their administration; this was part of their policy to preserve areas of historical significance to Alberta's growth and development.
Predecessor and Successor Bodies:
A prior Provincial Parks Board was established as the management board of provincial parks through An Act respecting Provincial Parks (S.A. 1930, chapter 60). The administration of Provincial Parks was transferred from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Lands and Forests on April 1, 1951. The Department of Lands and Forests continued the work involved in the administration of Provincial Parks following the Provincial Parks Board. Administration of Provincial Parks was transferred to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Wildlife in 1975, when the Department of Lands and Forests amalgamated with the Department of Mines and Minerals to form the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
Administrative Relationships:
The Board initially reported to the Minister of Public Works. Administration of Provincial Parks was transferred to the Department of Lands and Forests in 1951, and subsequently the Board reported to the Minister of Lands and Forests.
Administrative Structure:
The Provincial Parks Board was to consist of no more than three members, appointed by Lieutenant Governor, one of whom would be chairman.
Names of Chief Officers:
Chairmen:
C.G. Dupre 1951-1952
V.A. Wood 1952-1966
T.A. Drinkwater 1966
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