My mother has a sign hanging in her kitchen that says, “If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains, you are lucky enough!” … Read More
Parks Canada Update for Mountain Parks
Thursday October 4, 2018 Due to early winter conditions, Moraine Lake Road in Banff National Park and Yoho Valley Road in Yoho National Park (leading … Read More
Action 101: a personal guide to creating change
In a world where many things seem out of our control and the need is so great, it is often difficult to see how individual … Read More
The Action Challenge Youth Movement
Our Mission is simple. CPAWS wants to safeguard, connect, and expand parks and wilderness through education, engagement, and collaboration with Albertans. There are, however, many … Read More
Celebrating and Respecting Alberta’s Wilderness
This summer and fall, I had the privilege of hosting two individuals who had never been to North America. As an ambassador for Calgary, Southern … Read More
Cross Nation Conservation: CPAWS’ visit to Kainai and Peigan First Nations
Late Sunday evening Jaclyn and I were excited to be welcomed by the local schools of the Kainai (Blood) and Piikani (Peigan) nations of the … Read More
Kananaskis: Celebrating 40 Years
While Kananaskis is celebrating 40 years of conservation and management, the conversation about how we best manage this unique area is ongoing. There have been … Read More
A Historical Look At K-Country
Premier Peter Lougheed officially dedicated Kananaskis Country and Kananaskis Provincial Park in 1978; the park was renamed in 1986 to honour Peter Lougheed when he … Read More
STAKEHOLDER UPDATE – Wildlife fence and gate installation near Sherbrooke Lake trail head
What’s happening? Wildlife fencing and access gates are being installed along the newly twinned portion of the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park.What you need … Read More
STAKEHOLDER UPDATE: Melissa’s Road Race
WHATMelissa’s Road Race is a run/walk race that is celebrating its 39th year in Banff. The event attracts up to 4,500 participants as well as … Read More