1. Do you support community-led organizations like the LFGA in their efforts to promote conservation, ethical hunting, and responsible firearms use for sport and education?

Yes I do…

2. In your view, what role should the City of Lethbridge play in protecting access to outdoor spaces for recreation, conservation, and education? How will municipal policies ensure that legal, permitted outdoor recreational facilities, such as shooting sports ranges, are recognized and protected as part of the broader community landscape, and not unfairly impacted by land use changes such as urban growth or rezoning?

I would certainly advocate for that protection. The new Land Use Bylaw document is coming in the next term and I look forward to its final draft proposal.

3. Should recreational activities such as sport shooting and archery receive equal consideration alongside other sports in municipal planning and recreation policy? Would you support including representatives from these sports as formal stakeholders in long-term discussions around recreation, land use, and community health planning?

Yes I do.

4. Do you personally participate in outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, archery, or shooting sports? If so, please share how those experiences shape your views on land use and recreation.

I never got the opportunity. I was more involved in hockey, squash and running.

5. In one or two sentences: Why do you believe you are the best candidate to support organizations like LFGA and the values we represent?

Every organization deserves to have a place in the city especially when they enhance positivity. The LFGA is one of those organizations.

6. Is there anything else you’d like our membership to know about your views on outdoor recreation, conservation, or supporting legal firearm owners.

During my tenure on Scene & Heard I did numerous stories with Al;an Friesen down at the shooting range. He exuded enthusiasm for his sport and always made sure that safety was the number one priority. Shooting just wasn’t my thing but I absolutely endorse a person’s right to enjoy the sport when done right.

Thank you for the questions.

Mark Campbell

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