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Keith Powell

Keith Powell is the publisher and sales director of RV West magazine which is part of the Koocanusa Publications group.

Overview of Desert Mountain Golf Club, showing the golf course and surrounding landscape.
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Attention Snowbirders: Desert Mountain Club to Unveil No 7. at Desert Mountain Golf Course

The No. 7 at Desert Mountain course and clubhouse is slated to open this spring, enhancing the exciting golf lifestyle experience in Arizona's high desert.

Artist's rending of the proposed elevated tree walk.
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Sea to Sky Gondola proposes new summit infrastructure - an elevated tree walk experience

Iconic architecture, accessibility, and year-round attraction of world-class structure would continue to elevate Squamish as a must-visit tourist destination

Picture of a Chevy truck and trailer.
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ASA Electronics® brings “Smart Trailering” to 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD

ASA Electronics® has been designing and manufacturing mobile electronic products for the marine, RV, powersports, agricultural, construction, commercial vehicle, and bus industries since 1977. 

The cover of the 2019 Alaska RV & Camping Guide.
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The 2019 Alaska RV & Camping guide is now available

The redesigned guide features listings of 47 campgrounds and RV parks in nine different regions of Alaska. 

Video still from Parks Canada website, showing covered bridge and forest.
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Parks Canada is currently engaging Canadians in a conversation about user fees

The revenue Parks Canada collects from fees is reinvested locally, helping to ensure that visitors continue to enjoy world-class experiences at some of Canada's most iconic destinations.

Thor Industries sign.
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Thor and Erwin Hymer Group announce closing of acquisition

Combination creates the global leader in the recreational vehicle market. 

Artist performing live music.
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Amplify BC shines a light on live music

Amplify BC’s Live Music program provides support for the growth of B.C.’s live music sector, such as venue upgrades, infrastructure, marketing, training and new jobs.

Kamloops crew working in Cornwall Hills Park.
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Student Ranger Program accepting applications for 2019 season

The Student Ranger Program provides 48 young adults training and employment opportunities in B.C.’s parks and protected areas. 

Transportation Minister Brian Mason announces improvements to construction speed zones on provincial roads.
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Safer construction zones for motorists, workers

The Government of Alberta is making sure highway construction crews stay safe, while helping the flow of traffic through construction zones.

The Erwin Hymer Group CEO is Martin Brandt, who was re-appointed in January 2018.
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Erwin Hymer Group reviews Erwin Hymer Group North America

An initial investigation has shown irregularities in the company’s reporting

The 2019 Missouri RV & Camping guide is now available free of charge, in both print and digital formats.
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The official RV & Camping guide to Missouri is now available in print and digital format

50,000 copies of the 2019 camping guide have been printed for consumer marketing purposes this year. 

Wabamum Lake, west of Edmonton.
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WASA opposes Ridge Water Resort campground development

An Alberta-based company, Samco Developments, has proposed the new 328-site campground development called Ridge Water Resort.

This is the popular Ford Transit 350 which the new Roadtrek will be built on
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Roadtrek debuts first model on the Ford transit chassis

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. will be debuting the first Ford Transit model under the Roadtrek brand at the Florida RV Super show in Tampa.

Group of people camping.
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Another record year for Alberta campgrounds

It was the best year of the decade for Alberta Parks’ online reservation system.

Picture of wooden cabins seen through a grove of trees.
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Jellystone Park in Tyler, Texas wins the highest award in the Jellystone Park franchise network

The Camp Resort of the Year Award recognizes the Camp-Resort whose facilities and operations exceed all the Jellystone Park standards. 

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Seven leading Canadian RV dealerships garner Top 50 Dealer award

The 2018 roster of RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer Awards recipients has been released by RVBusiness magazine and its marketing partner, BJ Thompson Associates.