Wilderness & Parks

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
Feb
03
2019

Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Government of Alberta
Feb 3 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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 about Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Westerner Centre
4847A 19 Street
Red Deer , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Feb
02
2019

Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Government of Alberta
Feb 2 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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 about Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Polish Hall
10960 104 Street NW
Edmonton , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Feb
01
2019

Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Government of Alberta
Feb 1 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 about Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Clean Energy Technology Centre
5400 22 Avenue
Drayton Valley , AB
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Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
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 about Bighorn Country Public Information Session

Source: Government of Alberta

Location

Royal Canadian Legion
135 6 Street SE
Sundre , AB
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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
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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 about Good News About Waterton Lakes National Park

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 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
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 about Biodiversity Stewardship Area Proposal South of Wood Buffalo National Park Welcome

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Riparian Areas
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