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Feb
12
2019

Bighorn and Brews

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Feb 12 2019 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Join CPAWS Southern Alberta, the Alberta Hiking Association, Alpine Club of Canada, Great Divide Trail Association and Patagonia for Bighorn and Brews at Last Best Brewing, in Calgary.

Cost: FREE

Your first pint is free and there will be complimentary snacks and giveaways.

Come out to learn more about recreation and conservation in the Bighorn region and why our groups support the proposal to protect Bighorn Country. Read more about Bighorn and Brews

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Location

Last Best Brewing
607 11 Avenue SW
Calgary , AB
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Mar
01
2019

Keeping Alberta Wild Soiree

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter
Mar 1 2019 - 5:30pm

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Photo of mountain lake

Photo source: CPAWS Southern Alberta

Early bird ticket prices available until January 31.

On March 1, 2019, CPAWS is celebrating a special Keeping Alberta Wild Soiree and we hope you will join us!

Help us celebrate successes in wild lands and park protection as we look forward to other ways to keep Alberta wild. The Soiree will be a fun night featuring those who’ve helped CPAWS preserve the special places all Albertans cherish.  Read more about Keeping Alberta Wild Soiree

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Location

Macdonald Hall in Heritage Hall, SAIT
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary , AB
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Jan
23
2019

CPAWS Applauds Minister’s Decision to Protect Nature in Jasper National Park

CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter
CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

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Photo of Jasper National Park

Photo: CPAWS Souther Alberta Chapter

EDMONTON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change’s announcement today that Parks Canada will not proceed with construction of the proposed Icefields Trail in Jasper National Park. Read more about CPAWS Applauds Minister’s Decision to Protect Nature in Jasper National Park

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter
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Jan
07
2019

A Strong Majority of Albertans Support the Bighorn Country Proposal

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

EDMONTON – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans support greater conservation in the Bighorn region of the Rocky Mountains west of Nordegg.

The Government of Alberta is currently consulting on a proposal for a new network of parks and public land in west-central Alberta called Bighorn Country. Bighorn Country includes a wildland provincial park, three provincial parks, four public recreation areas and two Public Land Use Zones. Read more about A Strong Majority of Albertans Support the Bighorn Country Proposal

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Dec
05
2018

Show your support for Bighorn Country

CPAWS Northern Alberta

From CPAWS Northern Alberta:

On Nov 23, the Government of Alberta announced its intention to create a series of protected areas collectively called Bighorn Country. The public consultation period is now open until January 31. Read more about Show your support for Bighorn Country

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Nov
23
2018

Alberta Conservationists Applaud Bighorn Wildland Park Designation

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Paddle Alberta

EDMONTON – Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern and Southern Alberta chapters along with Paddle Alberta celebrate the announcement that the Government of Alberta intends to create a new park system that includes a large wildland provincial park. Read more about Alberta Conservationists Applaud Bighorn Wildland Park Designation

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Sep
06
2018

More Than 21,000 Albertans Show Support for New Wildland Provincial Park

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

EDMONTON – To date, 21,781 letters and petition signatures have been delivered to the office of the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Parks, asking her to designate the Bighorn Backcountry as a Wildland Provincial Park.

The messages of support have been collected by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Northern Alberta through the Love Your Headwaters Campaign, ongoing since early 2017. Read more about More Than 21,000 Albertans Show Support for New Wildland Provincial Park

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Sep
26
2018

CPAWS Northern Alberta AGM

CPAWS Northern Alberta
Sep 26 2018 - 6:00pm

CPAWS Northern Alberta is hosting its AGM. If you are a member or a supporter of the chapter, please join Staff and the Board of Directors for the evening to learn more about their activities over the last year, and their plans for the future!

The Event is FREE!
Please RSVP to Kecia Kerr at [email protected] or call 780-328-3780. Read more about CPAWS Northern Alberta AGM

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta

Location

Main Floor Meeting Room, CKUA Radio Building
9804 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
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Aug
24
2018

Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract Position), CPAWS Northern Alberta

Position: 
Program Coordinator
Organization: 
CPAWS Northern Alberta
Application Deadline: 
31 Aug 2018
Location: 
Edmonton

CPAWS Northern Alberta is seeking an enthusiastic, environmentally focused person to act as Program Coordinator to manage the chapter’s Climate Education Program, member and public engagement activities and communications, and assist staff in conservation work.

Engagement and Communication duties include: Read more about Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator (1-Year Contract Position), CPAWS Northern Alberta

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