Wilderness & Parks

Feb
04
2019

Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Government of Alberta
Feb 4 2019 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

In order to ensure Albertans have information on the proposed mix of parks and public lands in the Bighorn region, public information sessions are now scheduled for Drayton Valley, Edmonton, Red Deer and Sundre. Participants will have the opportunity to talk to program staff, view maps of the region, and submit feedback directly at more than 30 information stations.   Read More

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Royal Canadian Legion
135 6 Street SE
Sundre , AB
See map: Google Maps
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

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
25
2019

Good News About Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta Wilderness Association

Today Parks Canada committed $20.9 million to help Waterton Lakes National Park recover from the 2017 Kenow wildfire. AWA congratulates the Canadian government for making this significant investment in one of Alberta’s stunning national parks. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
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

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

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Dec
13
2018

Biodiversity Stewardship Area Proposal South of Wood Buffalo National Park Welcome

Alberta Wilderness Association

Today the Alberta government proposed permanent protection of a significant area of lands south of Wood Buffalo National Park that are important for wildlife and Indigenous communities. Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) welcomes this proposal and the associated public consultation process. Read More

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Riparian Areas
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Jan
14
2019

Public Information Session: Have your say on the future of Bighorn Country

Government of Alberta
Jan 14 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Government of Alberta is holding public information sessions to ensure more Albertans can provide feedback on the proposal for Bighorn Country.

In the spirit of Kananaskis Country, the Government of Alberta is proposing a mix of parks and public lands in the Bighorn region that would preserve natural landscapes while supporting a wide range of world-class tourism and recreation opportunities. Read More

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Sundre Community Centre
3, 96-2 Avenue NW
Sundre , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Jan
09
2019

Public Information Session: Have your say on the future of Bighorn Country

Government of Alberta
Jan 9 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Government of Alberta is holding public information sessions to ensure more Albertans can provide feedback on the proposal for Bighorn Country.

In the spirit of Kananaskis Country, the Government of Alberta is proposing a mix of parks and public lands in the Bighorn region that would preserve natural landscapes while supporting a wide range of world-class tourism and recreation opportunities. Read More

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

German-Canadian Club of Red Deer
38167 Range Road 280
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Jan
07
2019

Public Information Session: Have your say on the future of Bighorn Country

Government of Alberta
Jan 7 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Government of Alberta is holding public information sessions to ensure more Albertans can provide feedback on the proposal for Bighorn Country.

In the spirit of Kananaskis Country, the Government of Alberta is proposing a mix of parks and public lands in the Bighorn region that would preserve natural landscapes while supporting a wide range of world-class tourism and recreation opportunities. Read More

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

MacKenzie Conference Centre
5745 45 Avenue
Drayton Valley , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Dec
17
2018

Public Information Session: Have your say on the future of Bighorn Country

Government of Alberta
Dec 17 2018 - 4:00pm to 9:00pm

The Government of Alberta is holding public information sessions to ensure more Albertans can provide feedback on the proposal for Bighorn Country.

In the spirit of Kananaskis Country, the Government of Alberta is proposing a mix of parks and public lands in the Bighorn region that would preserve natural landscapes while supporting a wide range of world-class tourism and recreation opportunities. Read More

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Lou Soppit Community Centre, Shunda Room
5404 48 Street
Rocky Mountain House , AB
See map: Google Maps
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks

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