Elk Island

• Excessive speed concern in Elk Island National Park after bison killed in collision

  With some speeds topping out at 140 km/h, and animals like bison being killed in collisions, officials are implementing new speed safety measure in the national park.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2023
  
• Body of missing paddle boarder recovered from lake at Elk Island National Park

  Parks Canada, along with their cadaver dog and a provincial dive team, recovered the body of the missing 42-year-old man from Astotin Lake shortly after noon Monday. 

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2022
  
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• Mother, 3 children rescued after becoming lost at Elk Island National Park

  A woman and three children who lost their way while hiking at Elk Island National Park over the weekend were rescued with the help of the Edmonton police helicopter.

  Features

  Feb 15, 2022
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• Elk Island Public Schools laying off more than 300 employees

  Elk Island Public Schools is the latest Alberta division to announce layoffs following changes in provincial education funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Education

  Apr 20, 2020
• Elk Island to move bison to Alberta First Nation

  Fourteen bison are being taken 500 kilometres northwest to Woodland Cree First Nation as part of Elk Island's bison conservation program.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2020
• Return of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival sees good conditions for athletes

  Participants came from across Canada and even the United States to participate in the various events, such as the 55-kilometre, 31-kilometre, 13-kilometre, two-kilometre and four-kilometre races.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2020
• Elk Island National Park bison populating herds across globe ‘the cornerstone of conservation’

  From Russia to Scotland, Elk Island National Park bison and their relatives can be found around the globe.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2019
• Parks Canada warns visitor behaviour is changing bear habits

  Parks Canada is warning the public about the dangers of bears and cougars at a nearby national park - and hoping visitors can help keep themselves and the wildlife, safe.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019
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• RCMP investigate fatal crash east of Edmonton

  RCMP are investigating a fatal collision east of Edmonton.

  Traffic

  May 12, 2019
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• Free shuttle between Edmonton and Elk Island National Park begins this month

  A free shuttle will soon be available for people looking to head out to Elk Island National Park for the day from Edmonton.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2018