Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation celebrating 25 years

  For the past 25 years, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has been helping to rehabilitate and heal injured wildlife.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2018
• Great-horned owl to be released by Alberta rehab centre after successful surgery

  The veterinarian said great-horned owls are notorious for pulling things out, "but he was quite good; he kept everything in."

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2017
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• Injured baby beaver from viral video makes new buddy at Alberta conservation centre

  A baby beaver found injured in Calgary in 2016 is on the road to recovery, and has even made a new friend.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2017
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• Calgary-area wildlife worker enjoys caring for baby skunks

  It’s a pretty lively time of year for wildlife around southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2017