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Alberta Wilderness Association Comments on Proposed Parks Legislation

Alberta Wilderness Association

The Alberta Wilderness Association has posted its comments (pdf) on the proposed Alberta Parks legislation.

Link: Alberta Wilderness Association Comments on Proposed Parks Legislation (pdf)

Posted July 15, 2010 by AEN

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Environmental Law Centre Comments on Proposed Alberta Parks Legislation

Environmental Law Centre

The Environmental Law Centre has posted its comments on the proposed Alberta Parks legislation.

Link: The ELC Comments on Proposed Alberta Parks Legislation

Posted July 6, 2010 by AEN

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Proposed New Parks Legislation

Organization: 
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Initiative: 
Parks Legislation Review
Deadline: 
17 Jul 2010 (All day)

As part of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation’s commitment to consult with the public and stakeholders, the Parks Division would like to invite you to comment on proposed new park legislation to align with Alberta’s Plan for Parks.  The objective of the proposed legislation is to streamline existing legislation and ensure that Albertans know what kinds of experiences are available in the parks, so they can better plan their visit.

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Posted May 19, 2010 by AEN

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Climb and Run for Wilderness

Alberta Wilderness Association
Apr 17 2010 - 8:00am - 2:00pm

Climb and Run for Wilderness is Alberta Wilderness Association’s annual Earth Day celebration at the Calgary Tower.  Participants collect sponsorship money to allow them the unique opportunity to climb the 802 stairs inside the Calgary Tower.  You can climb as an individual or in a team of four, as many times as you wish.  It is a great opportunity to get some exercise, learn about wilderness and wildlife conservation work in Alberta, win some outstanding prizes and have lots of fun.  Read more »

Location

Calgary Tower
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 25, 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
Read more »

Posted March 24, 2010 by AEN2

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Film Screening: Finding Farley

National Film Board
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Mar 11 2010 - 7:00pm

Join the National Film Board and Mountain Equipment Co-op for a free screening of Finding Farley!

Director Leanne Allison in attendance

When Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison (Being Caribou), along with their 2-year old son, Zev, and indomitable dog Willow set out to trace the footsteps of one of Canada’s most famous writers, Farley Mowat, they mean it literally.

Their 5000-kilometre trip – trekking, sailing, portaging and paddling from the prairies to the Maritimes – to discover to people and places that inspired Farley Mowat’s most acclaimed books is captured in the compelling documentary Finding Farley.

Watch the trailer Read more »

Location

Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 8, 2010 by AEN2

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Film Screening: Finding Farley

National Film Board
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Mar 10 2010 - 7:00pm

Join the National Film Board and Mountain Equipment Co-op for a free screening of Finding Farley

Director Leanne Allison in attendance

When Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison (Being Caribou), along with their 2-year old son, Zev, and indomitable dog Willow set out to trace the footsteps of one of Canada’s most famous writers, Farley Mowat, they mean it literally.

Their 5000-kilometre trip – trekking, sailing, portaging and paddling from the prairies to the Maritimes – to discover to people and places that inspired Farley Mowat’s most acclaimed books is captured in the compelling documentary Finding Farley.

Watch the trailer Read more »

Location

Metro Cinema (Ziedler Hall)
9828 101A Avenue (Citadel Theatre)
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 8, 2010 by AEN2

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Music for the Wild

Alberta Wilderness Association
Mar 13 2010 - 7:00pm

Join AWA for a great evening of bluegrass music with Wildrose Xpress and Celtic, country and blues music with Norbert Hirth. 

  • Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
  • Music at 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $15 - tickets are not mailed, your name will be included on a roster at the door.

Space is limited — reservations online or by phone @ (403) 283-2025 or 1-866-313-0713 (Toll-free) Read more »

Location

AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 3, 2010 by AEN2

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Calgary Tower Mural Competition

Alberta Wilderness Association
Mar 20 2010 (All day)

Paint the Calgary Tower!

Join us for the annual Calgary Tower Mural Competition!

  • Bring your creative talents to celebrate Alberta wilderness.
  • Create a lasting mural in the stairwells of the Calgary Tower.

Deadline for entry is Friday  March  05, 2010

Contact

Margaret Main
AWA Mural Competition Coordinator
Phone: (403) 283 2025
awa [at] shaw [dot] ca 

For Guidelines and registration, check: www.climbforwilderness.ca 

Location

Calgary Tower
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 3, 2010 by AEN2

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Call for Input: Proposal to Deregulate Coalspur and Lambert Creek Provincial Recreation Areas

Organization: 
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Initiative: 
Proposal to Deregulate Coalspur and Lambert Creek Provincial Recreation Areas
Deadline: 
5 Apr 2010 (All day)

As part of Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation’s commitment to consultation with stakeholders and the public, the Parks Division would like to invite you to comment on the proposed deregulation of Coalspur and Lambert Creek provincial recreation areas.

Both provincial recreation areas are little used, subject to vandalism and no longer considered commercially viable. Additional camping stalls will be added to nearby provincial recreation areas to compensate for the potential closure of these two sites. Read more »

Posted February 5, 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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