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Mar
19
2020

Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

Edmonton – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans oppose the changes to Alberta parks announced with the 2020 provincial budget.

On March 2, 2020 Alberta Environment and Parks announced the full or partial closure of 20 parks and the removal of 164 parks from the Alberta Parks System resulting in the loss of 39 percent of Alberta’s parks and removal of the protections to conservation values and quality of recreation experience that are provided through a parks designation. Read more about Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Defend Alberta’s Parks!

CPAWS Southern Alberta
CPAWS Northern Alberta

From the CPAWS Southern Alberta website:

The Alberta Government announced they are eliminating or privatizing 184 sites from the Alberta Parks system, including 20 parks that will be completely or partially closed immediately. Other impacts include closing visitor centres, discontinuing popular groomed cross-country ski trails, shortening the operating season for many campgrounds and increasing camping and service fees at all sites. Read more about Defend Alberta’s Parks!

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Mar
05
2020

CPAWS Statement on Alberta Parks Closures and Privatization

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

For over 50 years CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters have been collaborating with industry, government, Indigenous partners, communities, and like-minded organizations to protect our invaluable parks and wilderness areas and connect Albertans to nature through sustainable outdoor recreation. We are very concerned with the recent announcement from the Government of Alberta on a drastic change to our parks and recreation areas. Read more about CPAWS Statement on Alberta Parks Closures and Privatization

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Feb
28
2020

CPAWS concerned with cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget

CPAWS Northern Alberta
CPAWS Southern Alberta

Edmonton/Calgary – CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are deeply concerned over the fate of parks and conservation in Alberta after budget announcements on Thursday. The budget of Fall 2019 saw a substantial 9.7% cut to the Alberta Parks budget, and this additional 10% cut in the 2020 budget will further degrade the ability of Alberta Parks to properly manage the areas designated to protect Alberta’s natural heritage. Read more about CPAWS concerned with cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Feb
24
2020

Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal

CPAWS welcomes announcement of project withdrawal of environmentally devastating Frontier oil sands mine

CPAWS Northern Alberta

Edmonton — CPAWS welcomes the announcement by Teck Resources Limited CEO, Don Lindsay, that the company has withdrawn their application for the Frontier oil sands mine.  In Teck’s letter to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Don Lindsay cites the need to address policy frameworks for tackling climate change and expresses urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions through carbon pricing and legislated caps for oil sands emissions. Read more about Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal

Source: CPAWS Northern Alberta
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Feb
19
2020

Letter from 18 Alberta environmental & community groups about Teck Frontier Oil Sands Mine

Joint letter submitted on behalf of 18 Alberta environmental and community groups the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and all members of the Canadian federal cabinet. The 18 signatories to the letter are Alberta environmental and community groups that urge the cabinet to not approve the proposal for Teck Resources' Frontier Oil Sands Mine.

2020-02-19 Open letter from 18 Alberta groups on Teck Frontier Oil Sands Mine

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Council of Canadians
Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition
Keepers of the Athabasca
Peace River Environmental Society
Sierra Club of Canada
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment
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Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

This month the Government of Canada will approve or reject the massive 290 sq-km Teck Frontier oil sands mine project in northern Alberta. This project is a serious danger to our boreal forest and poses risks that cannot be ignored. If approved, the mine will threaten Wood Buffalo National Park, key species at risk, and Canada’s ability to reach its climate commitments. Nature can’t afford to support this project. 

Read more about Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

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Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Jan
21
2020

CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Calgary – Brad Clute, a lifelong Albertan and nationally known environmental leader, has been appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Southern Alberta Chapter, the Board of Directors announced today.

Clute joins CPAWS-SAB after a long and successful career with Mountain Equipment Coop and two decades of activity in the environmental community. He was Regional Community Investment Specialist, Western Canada, for MEC for seven years and most recently Regional Human Resources Business Manager. Read more about CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

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Nov
28
2019

Albertans Ignored to Allow Motorized Recreation and Industry in Castle Parks

CPAWS Southern Alberta
Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition

Calgary, AB – To appease a noisy minority, the Government of Alberta appears to be opening the door for motorized recreation and industry in the Castle Parks, despite the direction of public consultation on creation and management of the parks.

In 2017, the Castle Parks in southwestern Alberta were officially designated. Based on the longest and most extensive public consultation in Alberta Parks’ history, a management plan was developed that reflects the wishes and directions expressed by the people of Alberta. Read more about Albertans Ignored to Allow Motorized Recreation and Industry in Castle Parks

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta
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Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
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Sep
09
2019

Job Opportunity: Communications Coordinator, CPAWS Northern Alberta

Position: 
Communications Coordinator
Organization: 
CPAWS Northern Alberta
Application Deadline: 
20 Sep 2019
Location: 
Edmonton

Are you passionate about nature and environmental conservation? Do you have a way with words? Do you want to use your strategic communications skills for a good cause? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Northern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has the perfect position for you. We are seeking applications for a part-time Communications Coordinator to join us in our Edmonton office for six months, with a possibility of extension. The prefered start date of the position is mid-October. Salary will be $22,000-$24,000 per year, dependent on experience. 

Full job description & application instructions Read more about Job Opportunity: Communications Coordinator, CPAWS Northern Alberta

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