Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation

• ‘Her personality is huge’: Rescued baby beaver bonds with staff at wildlife centre

  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is raising a baby beaver after it was abandoned by its parents, Staff say at almost a year old, it's like raising a toddler.

  Environment

  Jan 22, 2025
  
• Orphaned, emaciated black bear, found near Barrhead, Alberta, saved from starvation

  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says it has rescued a black bear cub, found alone and starving near Barrhead, Alta., and is working to nurse it back to health.

  Environment

  Dec 18, 2024
  
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• Orphaned young deer returned to the wild in Alberta

  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has released seven deer fawns back into the wild after the animals arrived at the clinic orphaned and injured.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2024
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• Little stinkers take over Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says it already has more kits than it did all of last summer, prompting a warning for Calgarians relocating adult skunks.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2024
• Coronavirus: Expert says number of injured animals brought to wildlife centres could increase

  "We know there's lot of animals that are never found when they're injured, so we could see that change."

  Environment

  Apr 13, 2020
• Blue heron released into wild after found covered in ice, snow near Calgary

  A great blue heron was released back into the wild after being spotted unable to fly because of clumps of snow and ice that were packed into its feathers.

  Environment

  Nov 13, 2019
• Big increase in patients spurs Calgary-area wildlife rescue centre to appeal for donations

  The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is appealing for support from the public to meet a big increase in demand.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2019
• Spring baby boom for southern Alberta wildlife rescue centre

  Baby animals of all shapes and sizes who can’t quite make it in the wild are getting some special help.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
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• Calgary Tree Tossers collect Christmas trees to raise money for CTrain attack victim

  "Just being able to reach out and feel that positiveness from helping people — that's what it really boils down to."

  Dec 29, 2018
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• Baby beaver star released back into the wild near Calgary with a new friend

  Two beavers that made fast friends at an Alberta wildlife rehabilitation facility were released back into the wild on Friday.

  Environment

  May 18, 2018