Outdoor Recreation

Bighorn Wildland Protection Calls Bolstered by New Grizzly Report

5 Mar 2010

Calls to protect one of Alberta’s last great unprotected watersheds received a recent boost with the publishing of the province’s new report, Status of the Grizzly Bear in Alberta. The 4,000 square kilometre Bighorn area, which sits east of Jasper and Banff National Parks, has suffered from motorized abuse, and it is now clear that grizzly bears are one more victim of that abuse.

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

Initiative: 
Proposal to Deregulate Coalspur and Lambert Creek Provincial Recreation Areas
Deadline: 
5 Apr 2010

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.

AWA Tuesday Talk: A Bridge Not Far — Adventures on the Great Divide Trail

Start: 
Feb 2 2010 - 7:00pm

Pre-registration is required

Location

AWA Office
455 12 Street NW
Calgary, AB

Job Posting: Public Consultation & Communications Coordinator

Position: 
Public Consultation & Communications Coordinator
Application Deadline: 
30 Jun 2009

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is a community-based non-profit organization that shares responsibilities with Alberta Parks for the new provincial park and recreation area in Brazeau County. We seek an experienced and highly motivated communications and consultation professional to work with us on a major two year project with confirmed funding. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of the public consultation and communications components of developing the EP-BR Parks Management Plan and other aspects of the project, and will be responsible for the Council’s website.

Job Posting: Trail & Facilities Planner

Position: 
Trail & Facilities Planner
Application Deadline: 
30 Jun 2009
Location: 
Brazeu County

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council is a community-based non-profit organization that shares responsibilities with Alberta Parks for the new provincial park and recreation area in Brazeau County. We seek an experienced and successful senior-level recreational facility and public works planner who will work closely with the recreational organization members of the EP-BR PC and the project team to plan and design new or upgraded visitor and recreational facilities in the area, and will also supervise and work with specialty contractors to complete detailed plans and budgets for these facility capital projects.

Action Alert: Proposed ATV Trails in Devils Gap/Ghost River Area

Protecting Our Green Areas

A special appeal from Ghost River Rediscovery Society

Learn about us at: http://www.ghostriverrediscovery.com

Dear friend/colleague: we are looking people & organizations able to write letters to the Honourable Ted Morton, Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development about the proposed ATV trails in the Devils Gap area.

Sierra Club Chinook Group Monthly Meeting

Start: 
Jul 2 2008 - 7:00pm

Sierra Club of Canada — Chinook Group

Hiking, skiing and river rafting will be among the activities discussed at the Chinook Group’s next public meeting. We’ll be presenting a slide show covering the fun-filled outings over the last year and review some of the Group’s main activities. Come on by and find out more about what we’re up to and how to get involved!

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council (Old Firehall)
1111 Memorial Drive NW
Calgary, AB

Cross Conservation Area Winter 2008 Programs: Ready, Set, Survive!

Location

Cross Conservation Area
Calgary, AB
Canada

Description:
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Ready, Set, Survive! Proper preparation can make the difference between enjoying the outdoors and surviving in a pinch. We’ll reveal the 10 essentials for your pack and what to use in the environment in case of an emergency. Discover how wildlife prepare and adapt for winter and what they can teach us about survival.

Ready, Set, Survive!

Location

Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation AreaCalgary, AB
Canada

Description:
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation AreaPreparation can make the difference between staying safe and surviving in the outdoors. We'll reveal the 10 essentials for your pack, how to use them and what to use in the environment in case of an emergency. Learn to identify edible plants, ways to construct a shelter and effective signaling methods.

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