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Doctors speak to cancer rates and health impacts in Fort Chipewyan

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) - Northern Alberta Chapter

CPAWS Northern Alberta has posted a series of videos of scientists and doctors speaking about the increased cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan, downstream of Alberta's oil sands developments. Speakers include Dr. Kevin Timoney, Dr. John O'Connor, and Dr. Gina Solomon.

Link: View all of the videos on the CPAWS website

Posted July 20, 2010 by AEN

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Grizzly Bear Protection Missing from Latest ERCB Decision

Alberta Wilderness Association
CPAWS Southern Alberta
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
10 Jun 2010

The latest decision by Alberta’s Energy Resources Conservation Board  (ERCB) perpetuates the conditions that are threatening Alberta’s grizzly bear population, says Alberta’s environmental organizations. Read more »

Link to release on the AWA website

Posted June 10, 2010 by AEN

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CPAWS celebrates grizzly victory

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, an AEN member group, is celebrating a victory with the recent announcement that the Alberta govenrment will list the grizzly bear as a threatened species. Read more »

Victory! Alberta grizzly bear listed as species at risk

Posted June 4, 2010 by russ

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CPAWS answers questions about the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement

Recently, eight conservation groups, including AEN member groups CPAWS and Greenpeace, signed one of the largest conservation agreements in the world with the Canadian forest industry. Aran O'Carroll, who neogtiated on behalf of CPAWS, answers some questions about the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.

Posted June 3, 2010 by AEN

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Athabasca Wild: Last true wilderness in Alberta

CPAWS Northern Alberta

The Lower Athabasca Region contains some of Alberta's most pristine wilderness. By contrast, it is also home to Alberta's oil sands — making it the most immediately threatened landscape in the province.

CPAWS is appealing to the government to protect at least 50% of the Region from industry and for wildlife and traditional public uses.

Campaign page on the CPAWS website

Posted June 1, 2010 by AEN

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New Report Shows the Province is Not Doing Enough to Protect and Recover Alberta’s Threatened Grizzly Bears

The Alberta government is not following its own recovery plan to protect the province’s grizzly bear population, which will likely lead to population decline

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Alberta Wilderness Association
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
28 May 2010

A new report analyzing current recovery efforts in Alberta indicates that the provincial government is not doing enough to protect one of the most threatened grizzly bear populations in North America. Recent research indicates that the grizzly bear population in Alberta is small and may be declining due to expanding networks of industrial access roads and the high levels of human-caused mortality that accompany them.

Link to the release on the AWA website
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Posted May 28, 2010 by AEN

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Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement

Eight conservation groups, including AEN members CPAWS and Greenpeace, and the Canadian forest industry have signed off on one of the largest conservation agreements in the world. The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement covers 72 million hectares of publically owned forests — an area twice the size of Germany.

Posted May 18, 2010 by AEN

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Recall of Grizzly Recovery Team: Cause for Optimism or Just More Hot Air?

Alberta Wilderness Association
Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society
Sierra Club Canada
WildCanada Conservation Alliance
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
22 Apr 2010

A temporary recall of Alberta’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Team could be the long-awaited first step on the road to recovery for the province’s beleaguered grizzlies, or could alternatively be nothing more than a public relations exercise. Read more »

Read the release on the AWA website

Posted April 22, 2010 by AEN2

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Humans Killing Too Many Grizzlies in Alberta

Sierra Club Canada
Alberta Wilderness Association
CPAWS Southern Alberta
WildCanada Conservation Alliance
Nature Alberta
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
30 Mar 2010

Human caused deaths of grizzly bears in Alberta reached unsustainable levels in 2009. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) reported that 17 grizzly bears were killed by humans in 2009 and almost that many again were relocated.

Human caused deaths of grizzly bears in Alberta reached unsustainable levels in 2009. Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) reported that 17 grizzly bears were killed by humans in 2009 and almost that many again were relocated. Scientific research indicates that unknown poaching kills likely accounted for an additional five to eight undocumented grizzly bear mortalities. Conservationists are calling on the Alberta government to immediately list the grizzly bear as Threatened under Alberta’s Wildlife Act; increase habitat security by protecting critical habitat and reducing open route densities in grizzly bear range; and increase funding to public education programs that aim to reduce human-bear conflict.  Read more »

View the release on the AWA website

Posted March 31, 2010 by AEN2

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CPAWS Fundraiser: Spin Around the Clock!

CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter
Apr 2 2010 - 6:00pm - Apr 3 2010 - 6:00pm

Work off those chocolate bunny calories ahead of time, while supporting CPAWS!

CPAWS Northern Alberta is assembling a team of people to participate in the Livia Stoyke Foundation’s 24-hour Spin fundraiser. The Foundation provides vital support to a variety of causes (women, children, poverty relief, the arts and the environment) and to organizations like CPAWS.

What ‘s involved?

Sign up to a cycling shift on the CPAWS bike (for any number of hours), and commit to obtaining at least $20 in pledges (CPAWS will subsidize $30 of the $50 registration fee).  During the event at West Edmonton Mall, you can check out an array of bands and performers, cycle your shift, enjoy tasty food, and enter into a draw for cool prizes - like a 1 week rental of a deluxe houseboat. 

Location

The Ice Palace
West Edmonton Mall
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps
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Posted March 24, 2010 by AEN2

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Job Opportunity

Position: Network Manager
Application Deadline: 24 Sep 2010 - 16:00

The AEN is seeking a responsible, organized and dynamic individual to support the work of the AEN in the role of Network Manager.

Full job description and application instructions

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