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. Continue reading
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Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park consultation
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The consultant concludes that “establishing the proposed national park reserve will require ongoing efforts to reconcile differing views on the initiative.” Continue reading
‘Mystery’ plans for national park reserve in South Okanagan-Similkameen feared by opponents
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“There’s a lot of mystery we’re finding out that’s leading up to a negative,” South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Preservation Society spokesperson Lionel Trudel said. Continue reading
Public consultation period for proposed South Okanagan national park has ended
Parks Canada says a report on the feedback it received will be issued in the coming months. Continue reading
New park to buffer Alberta national park earns praise from First Nation
A new wildland park in northern Alberta will go a long way toward ensuring Indigenous people can keep up their traditional pursuits, a local First Nation said Tuesday. Continue reading
Oliver, B.C. mayor calls for referendum on controversial national park concept, Parks Canada extends public input period
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Local politicians and park opponents have expressed concern with the Parks Canada consultation process. Continue reading
National park opponents call for extension to public consultation period
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
“It doesn’t give enough time, even if they have something by the end of February.” Continue reading
Large fire prevention project set to get underway in Banff
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The roar of chainsaws are echoing through the Bow Valley followed by the smell of burning wood. Fire mitigation crews are hard at work trying to clear deadfall and thin out aging forests ripe to burn in and around the Banff townsite. Continue reading
Parks Canada launches public consultation on South Okanagan national park reserve
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Parks Canada says consultation process will help shape what the national park reserve would look like. Continue reading
Attendance down at almost every national park in Alberta, but it isn’t all bad news
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
According to numbers collected by Alberta Tourism, attendance in 2018 is down compared to last year. Continue reading