CPAWS Northern Alberta Chapter

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Logging Plan Paused in Alberta’s À La Pêche Caribou Range 

Conservation groups and trappers have learned that West Fraser Hinton has paused its controversial clearcut logging plan in critical habitat…
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West Fraser no longer planning to log in A La Peche this season, reassess in 2023

West Fraser has made the decision to postpone plans to log in areas within the A La Peche caribou range…
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Largest protection of boreal forest in the world grows even bigger through Indigenous leadership

The designation of an expansion of the Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Park in northern Alberta has been finalized by the Government of Alberta.…
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Wolverines and coyotes competing for space in Rocky Mountains: New research reveals how industrial disturbances contribute to at-risk wolverine declines

New research finds that industrial disturbances in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains play a role in the decline…
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Recommendations for the future of coal in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains still not public

CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are disappointed that the long-awaited reports from Alberta’s Coal Policy Engagement committee are still…
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Wood Bison Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Learn to make your own Bison Crochet Animal Graciously developed by Phillip Ha (the creative behind Sir Purl Grey), we are…
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Coal Day of Action – November 17

Join us in our Coal Day of Action: Make a call TODAY to push for transparency in the Coal Policy…
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Wildlife Status for Wood Bison – Righting A Historical Wrong

The Government of Alberta has announced that wood bison in northern Alberta are officially a Threatened species, providing them protections…
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Trails Act Not a Substitute for Land Use Planning

Newly announced Bill 79, The Trails Act, is not a replacement for sorely needed land-use planning.  …
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Jasper National Park Takes Next Step to Help Caribou Survive Winters

Conservation groups welcome Parks Canada’s decision to extend backcountry access closures for the entire snow season in Jasper’s Tonquin and Brazeau caribou ranges, where caribou are on the brink of extirpation.  …
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New CPAWS report reveals proposed logging will have direct impacts on caribou and trout habitat in old-growth forest near Willmore Wilderness Park

A new CPAWS report reveals stark impacts on species at risk habitat for proposed logging in an intact piece of…
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Six questions to ask your Federal election candidates

6 Questions to ask federal election candidates Published [post_published]CPAWS Northern Alberta We are fortunate that there are several ways we…
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