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Strong Majority of Albertans Oppose Government Changes to Parks

Edmonton – A new public opinion survey shows the vast majority of Albertans oppose the changes to Alberta parks announced…
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CPAWS Statement on Alberta’s Parks Closures and Privatization

For over 50 years CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters have been collaborating with industry, government, Indigenous partners, communities, and…
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CPAWS concerned with new cuts to parks and protected areas in Alberta’s 2020 budget

CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are deeply concerned over the fate of parks and conservation in Alberta after budget…
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Teck announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine

Teck CEO announces withdrawal of Frontier oil sands mine project proposal. The proposed mine would have had vast negative environmental…
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Review Panel recommends approval of Teck’s Frontier Oil Sands Mine project, just south of Wood Buffalo National Park

A provincial-federal Review Panel recommends approval of massive oil sands mine project. The Panel’s decision overlooks the evidence of vast…
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UNESCO decision sends warning to Canada on Wood Buffalo National Park

Indigenous and environmental groups fear for the future of Wood Buffalo National Park as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee echoes…
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CPAWS elated with the establishment of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park

CPAWS elated with the establishment of Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park   — Press Release March 11, 2019 EDMONTON – On…
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CPAWS’ Response to the Wood Buffalo National Park Action Plan

CPAWS’ Response to the Wood Buffalo National Park Action Plan   — Press Release February 26, 2019 EDMONTON – Wood Buffalo…
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CPAWS Applauds Minister’s Decision to Protect Nature in Jasper National Park

CPAWS Applauds Minister’s Decision to Protect Nature in Jasper National Park   — Press Release January 23, 2019 EDMONTON – The…
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A Strong Majority of Albertans Support the Bighorn Country Proposal

A Strong Majority of Albertans Support the Bighorn Country Proposal   — Press Release January 7, 2019 EDMONTON – A new…
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Alberta Conservationists Applaud Bighorn Wildland Park Designation

Alberta Conservationists Applaud Bighorn Wildland Park Designation   — Press Release November 23, 2018 EDMONTON – Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)…
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CPAWS Intervenes in Teck Frontier Oil Sands Mine Approval Hearing

CPAWS Intervenes in Teck Frontier Oil Sands Mine Approval Hearing   — Press Release September, 24, 2018 EDMONTON – The hearing for…
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