Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

May
23
2019

Continuity and support for energy efficiency makes sense for Albertans, say 15 Alberta groups

Joint letter on the future of energy efficiency in Alberta

Protect Alberta

A joint letter from 15 Alberta community and environmental groups is urging the provincial government to implement meaningful energy efficiency policies and programs. 

Energy efficiency is common sense, says the letter. Supporting energy efficiency in Alberta creates jobs, invests in our communities and businesses and maintains opportunities for Albertans to save money. Not only does energy efficiency make fiscal sense, it is an achievable approach to reduce our province’s emissions. Read more about Continuity and support for energy efficiency makes sense for Albertans, say 15 Alberta groups

Source: Protect Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Council of Canadians
Keepers of the Athabasca
Peace River Environmental Society
ReThink Red Deer
Sierra Club of Canada
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment
Climate Change
Energy
May
07
2019

14 leading national environmental organizations release platform expectations for the federal election

Pembina Institute
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ecojustice
Environmental Defence

OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s leading environmental organizations released a set of 20 federal party platform recommendations that address the climate, biodiversity, toxics and waste crises harming our country. Read more about 14 leading national environmental organizations release platform expectations for the federal election

Source: Pembina Institute
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Ecojustice
Environmental Defence
Pembina Institute
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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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
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
See map: Google Maps
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
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
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
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
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
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
Source: Y2Y.net
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
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
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks

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