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GRAND LAKE:<\/strong> Two local provincial parks suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Fiona, closing both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erin Lynch, communications spokeswoman with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR), said Oakfield Park has recently reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Laurie Park in Grand Lake is set to partially re-open this coming Wednesday Oct. 5 after significant storm damage was caused to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe trail on the edge of the lake commonly used for swimming is closed until further notice due to storm damage.,\u201d said Lynch about Laurie Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Laurie Park sign appeared to have been damaged before it was taken down. (Dagley Media photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

She said Fiona\u2019s very high winds all across the province left many parks with significant damage, including downed trees and hanging branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDNRR staff are working across the province to open parks up safely,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are assessing properties and infrastructure to determine the exact extent of the damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lynch said staff are also heavily involved in helping with felled trees and clearing debris so that line workers can restore power around the province, especially in Cape Breton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat means they are less available to help with our parks but restoring power for Nova Scotians is a higher priority,\u201d said Lynch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said Nova Scotians should continue to check the parks website and follow them on social media to get updates on their local parks: https:\/\/parks.novascotia.ca\/provincial-parks-re-opening<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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