Sept 9, 2020 “WHEN YOU THINK OF ALBERTA’S ROCKY MOUNTAINS YOU PROBABLY THINK OF SCENIC MOUNTAINTOPS, ROLLING FOOTHILLS AND CLEAR BLUE STREAMS. YOU PROBABLY DON’T … Read More
Canada agrees federal impact assessment necessary for coal mine expansion near Hinton, Alberta
July 31, 2020 Calgary, AB – CPAWS applauds the decision by the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, to approve the request … Read More
Environmental charity receives RBC foundation funding to give students educational opportunities during COVID-19.
July 29, 2020 Calgary, AB – Teachers are feeling the stress of lesson planning for a full-time COVID-19 school year. CPAWS Southern Alberta (SAB), funded by RBC … Read More
Internal government documents reveal concerning new details about the plan for Alberta’s parks: land sales, no comprehensive analysis of costs, and exclusion of the public from the decision
July 23, 2020 Calgary, AB – Documents recently obtained by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Alberta Chapters through a Freedom of Information and Privacy … Read More
Albertans always care about their parks, not just during a pandemic
June 23, 2020 Calgary – 17 of the 20 parks that were slated for closure at the beginning of this summer, will temporarily be operated … Read More
Rescinding the Alberta Coal Policy opens headwaters in the eastern slopes of the Rockies to open-pit coal mining
May 29, 2020 Calgary – The Government of Alberta has rescinded A Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976; the Coal Policy). CPAWS Southern Alberta is … Read More
Media Statement: Critical Trout Habitat Damaged Without Consequence
Media StatementMay 6, 2020 Two years ago, at the end of April 2018, when the snow melted in the Rocky Mountains, a forestry road crossing … Read More
Toolkit for effective action
Taking political action or communicating with your elected officials doesn’t have to be a daunting task! If you are passionate about an issue, we want to make sure you have all the tools you need to be heard. Check out our tips and resources below to help you form your conversation, or get your letter started.
Join Our Virtual Town Hall: Protect Alberta’s Parks
We know the last few weeks have been an adjustment for many of you; it has been for us as well. Not being able to easily … Read More
Fact Check: 13 Truths and a Lie About Alberta Parks Changes
1. Parks will have their protected area status removed A total of 175 parks are slated to be closed and/or removed from Alberta Parks system and revert to public … Read More