Alberta Parks campsite reservations open Monday
Reservations to book group camping areas in all Alberta Parks will open at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Continue reading
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Parks Canada puts brakes on Icefields Parkway bike trail in Alberta
Parks Canada says it won’t go ahead with a controversial plan to build a bike trail along the scenic Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper National Parks. Continue reading
Rachel Notley resists calls to fire Alberta environment minister over Bighorn
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is resisting growing opposition demands to fire her environment minister. Continue reading
Alberta national parks camping reservations open for 2019 season
If you’re looking to camp at any of Alberta’s national parks this season, the race is already on to book your site. Continue reading
Proposed plans for Bighorn Country prompt rally in Drayton Valley
A group is organizing a rally in Drayton Valley on Monday for people to express their concerns about the proposed parks. Continue reading
Biologists pen letter over Alberta MLA’s ‘misinformation’ on conservation plans
Alberta biologists are calling on the government to stick with plans for eight new parks in the west-central part of the province despite criticism of the plans by an opposition MLA. Continue reading
Alberta proposes 8 new Rocky Mountain parks for land protection and recreation
The Alberta government has proposed eight new parks covering 4,000 square kilometres along the front ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Alberta government signs historic agreement to protect Indigenous rights in Castle parks
Under the terms of reference, a management board will be created to increase cultural practices on the Castle landscape and protect access to areas of cultural significance. Continue reading
Video captures Alberta man’s dangerously close encounter with grizzly, cubs at Kananaskis campsite
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
While setting up his campsite in Kananaskis country, this avid outdoorsman had a rare face-to-face encounter with a grizzly bear and her two cubs. Continue reading
Rehab centre concerned for Alberta black bear cubs as release date looms
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
For months, a wildlife sanctuary in Cochrane has been helping rehabilitate two orphaned bear cubs. The rehab facility believes they’re not ready to leave but provincial officials are discussing having them released next month. Continue reading