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
CPAWS Congratulates Calgary Olympic Bid Committee on Considering Nature
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomes today’s potential venue announcement from the Calgary Olympic Bid Exploration Committee, which excludes the use of Lake … Read More
Ais pom o tsi op (Helping each other) To Protect our Parks and Wilderness
I just got back from an incredible week at Kainai First Nation (Blood Reserve). This year I begin the second year of an interdisciplinary, course-based … Read More
You can help create a Provincial Wildland Park in the Bighorn
Now is the time to protect the Bighorn! We need your help! A Wildland Park in the Bighorn region provides an opportunity to protect a … Read More