Here are the Alberta day-use areas where you can drink Canada Day long weekend
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The announcement comes as part of the government’s commitment to relax alcohol use in parks across Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta Parks
Edmonton man dead after falling off mountain near Lac des Arcs
The hiker feel 60 feet, police said Sunday. Continue reading
Bighorn Country parks proposal will not go ahead: Alberta environment minister
Alberta’s new environment minister says he will scrap the previous government’s proposed plan for protected areas in western Alberta. Continue reading
Alberta UCP leader Jason Kenney pitches $30 permit fees for trail users if elected
Alberta’s Opposition United Conservative leader says if elected premier he would increase funding for conservation projects and have trail users pay annual permit fees. Continue reading
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
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
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
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