Alberta Wilderness Association

Event

AWA Edmonton Talk—Cameroon: An Evaluation of its Biodiversity

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Nov 5 2015

Wilderness Around the World Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Wildbird General Store & Jackson Power

Dr. David Simbo will lead you through the wilds of Cameroon and explore the country’s amazing diversity of plants and animals!

Location

Jackson Power & Electric Ltd.

9744 60 Avenue NW

Edmonton , AB

See map: Google Maps

Sep

24

2015

Story

AWA Submission on Castle Provincial Park and Wildland Provincial Park Management Planning

Read the full submission on the AWA website

In response to the Government of Alberta's announcement of enhanced protection for the Castle area, and Alberta Parks' subsequent call for comments , the Alberta Wilderness Association has posted their submssion:

We know that truly protecting the Castle as a keystone piece of Alberta’s biodiversity mosaic requires comprehensive management plans and regulatory enforcement. AWA is seriously concerned that with the initial information we have from Alberta Environment and Parks, the designation exemplifies when a park is not a park.The protection outlined in early September is more symbolic than substantive.

Outdoor Recreation

Source: Fight For Your Parks

Briefs & submissions

Sep

21

2015

Media Releases & Op-eds

Broad-based group of Canadians demands a stop to commercialization of Canada's national parks

Fight For Your Parks

BANFF, AB —Today a diverse group of Canadians with a deep concern for the well-being of our national parks gathered in Banff to call for an end to inappropriate commercialization of Canada’s national parks.

Recent commercial projects in Banff and Jasper National Parks have privatized public spaces and threatened the very framework that controls development in our parks. Read more about Broad-based group of Canadians demands a stop to commercialization of Canada's national parks

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Jasper Environmental Association

Event

Autumn Splendor: An AWA Celebration in the Snow Valley

More information and tickets

Oct 25 2015

From the AWA website:

Join us for a Fabulous Chicken Bar-be-que in the Fall Coloured Snow Valley to Celebrate AWA’s 50^th Anniversary!

There will be Food, Entertainment, Mingling, Updates from AWA Board Members, Auction and Raffle Fun!

Come Celebrate with New Friends and Old!

Location

Snow Valley Ski Club (13204 45 Avenue NW)

Edmonton , AB

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Event

Wild West Gala: A Celebration of Wildlife and Wild Spaces in Alberta

More information and tickets

Sep 26 2015

From the AWA website:

The 27^th annual Wild West Gala is a celebration of AWA’s 50th anniversary. This is the best foot-stompin’, fun-lovin’ great-eats-and-fine-wine evening of the season. There’s plenty to celebrate after 50 years of conservation and it is a great time to meet new friends and old.

Location

Red and White Club (1833 Crowchild Trail NW)

Calgary , AB

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Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

Sep

04

2015

Media Releases & Op-eds

New Protected Area to Protect Water, Create Jobs

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Blairmore, Alberta. Albertans today are celebrating the long-awaited creation of two new protected areas in Alberta. After more than 40 years of pressure from local business, advocates and community members, the remainder of the Castle Special Place has been protected as a Provincial Park and Wildland Provincial Park, completing the protection of ~1000 km² region. Read more about New Protected Area to Protect Water, Create Jobs

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

Event

21st Century Energy—Transitioning to Clean Energy, Alberta's Opportunity

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Sep 9 2015

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Speakers and Dialogue from 7-8:30 pm.

What might the United States teach Albertans about the ramping up to healthier and climate protective energy? How quickly can coal be phased out and how can Albertans help the energy transition? Read more about 21st Century Energy—Transitioning to Clean Energy, Alberta's Opportunity

Source: Solar Energy Society of Alberta

Location

CN Theatre (5-142)

MacEwan University City Centre Campus (105 Street Building)

Edmonton , AB

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Renewables & Alternatives

Energy

Conventional Oil & Gas

Coal

Electricity Generation & Transmission

Oil Sands

Aug

05

2015

Media Releases & Op-eds

End in Sight for Energy Leasing in Alberta Caribou Ranges?

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association (includes additional background and maps)

Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has found that no new energy rights within Alberta caribou ranges are scheduled for future sales. Two in-range licences covering 24 km², which had been posted for the August 19 rights auction, have since been withdrawn by Alberta Energy. AWA recognizes the importance of these lease sale withdrawals and urges the Alberta government to defer all new energy leasing within caribou ranges, until strong habitat-recovery range plans are in place to ensure survival of Alberta’s endangered caribou. Read more about End in Sight for Energy Leasing in Alberta Caribou Ranges?