Apr
20
2007
4th Willmore Wilderness Annual Rendezvous - Edmonton
Location:
Edmonton
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Willmore Wilderness Foundation Read More
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Apr
20
2007
Apr
17
2007
Wild Lands Advocate, April 2007
Alberta Wilderness Association
The April 2007 issue of Wild Lands Advocate is now available at http://www.albertawilderness.ca
Inside this Issue
Out Front
Stewards Unite Passion and Vigilance in Care and Protection of Natural Areas, Part 3: The New Order
Apr
13
2007
Families Wild About Conservation Fundraiser
Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: April 12, 2007
With only two weeks to go, Alberta's families are gearing up to climb the Calgary Tower in support of our province's wild spaces at this year's family orientated Climb & Run for Wilderness. Read More
Apr
09
2007
AWA Open House Talk: Rumsey Wildland: Natural History & Conservation Challenges
Location:
Calgary
Description:
Alberta Wilderness Asssociation Rumsey Wildland: Natural History & Conservation Challenges With Cheryl BradleyAt the tension zone between forest and grassland there is great diversity and beauty – a rolling parkland mosaic created over several thousand years. Now an island of native habitat in a sea of cultivation, Rumsey is also the setting for conflict between those who would protect it and those who wish to drill for gas. Read More
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Apr
06
2007
Wilderness Expo Celebrates Earth Day
Location:
Calgary
Description:
Alberta Wilderness AssociationRelease Date: April 5, 2007On April 21, over 1,000 people will gather at the Calgary Tower to celebrate Alberta's wild legacy as part of the Earth Day weekend. Joining the throngs of climbers, runners, and volunteers at the 16th Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness will be the very people and organizations whose ongoing efforts directly support our province's natural heritage. Read More
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Apr
06
2007
Wilderness Celebration: Journey to the Yukon's Three Rivers
Location:
Edmonton
Description:
CPAWS Northern AlbertaAviation Hanger, 11410 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AlbertaAn evening of celebration and fundraising in support of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. The evening will begin with a multimedia presentation on the trip of 11 nationally prominent artists, writers, journalists, and photographers joined 26 people from the Yukon and the Northwest Territories through the Snake, the Wind, and the Bonnet Plume Rivers in the Peel River Basin in the stunning Selwyn Mountains along Yukon’s eastern border. Following this there will be musical performances by Kristilyn Robertson, Cassius Khan and world-renowned slide guitarist Ellen McIlwaine. The evening will also feature the final viewing of "Earth's Treasure Chest". The individual panels of this mural are currently being auction off in an online auction at www.cpaws-edmonton.org/auction and will be sent to their new generous owners following the event on May 12th. Read More
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Mar
30
2007
Canadians Subsidize Environmental Costs of Encana's Activities at Suffield
Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: March 30, 2007
EnCana is destroying an environmentally significant area at fire sale prices and with lack of environmental oversight, charges a coalition of environmental groups. The groups are concerned that EnCana's proposal to drill more wells in the Suffield National Wildlife Area may leave Canadian taxpayers with the bill for the huge ecological cost to this priceless area. They are asking the federal government to prohibit all new industrial activities in the Suffield National Wildlife Area. Read More
Mar
30
2007
Racers Celebrate Earth Day
Alberta Wilderness Association
News Release: March 29, 2007
Alberta racers will start the season off this April with one wild run in celebration of their province's beautiful and diverse natural heritage at the 5th Annual Run for Wilderness.
Held at the Calgary Tower on April 21, 2007, as part of the Alberta Wilderness Association's 16th Annual Climb and Run for Wilderness, this is Calgary's premier Earth Day event for competitive and recreational runners alike. Read More
Mar
28
2007
16th Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness
Location:
Calgary
Description:
Alberta Wilderness AssociationNews Release: March 26, 2007Team Challenge A Wild ClimbThis spring, teams are once again wondering if they have what it takes. Whether they are a corporation, a family or a just a solid group of friends, they know one thing for sure - Elevators are for Sissies!Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) brings back the Team Challenge that has every member reaching new heights, the 16th Annual Climb & Run for Wilderness. Read More
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