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Debunking Forestry Myths: A Closer Look at Wildfire Risk and its Impact on Communities, Biodiversity and Wildlife.

We address some of the most common myths created and perpetuated by the forestry industry, which are used to justify…
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Expanding oil sands mine threatens ancient peatland and millions of birds

Everything you need to know about the Fort Hills oil sands mine and the plan to excavate the mine’s third…
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A BioBlitz in the Cardinal Divide

The Cardinal Divide Conservation Coalition hosted a BioBlitz in July 2023 in hope of highlighting the biodiversity of the region.…
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CPAWS Northern Alberta’s 2023 Summer Reading List

We’re pleased to share our THIRD annual summer reading list with you. Our staff and board have carefully selected titles…
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2023 Alberta Election Platforms

Leading up to the 2023 Alberta Provincial Election on May 29th, we have gone through party platforms and pulled out…
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What is Mine 14 and why does it matter?

In Spring of 2022, the Government of Alberta, in response to the outcry about new coal mining in Alberta’s eastern…
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Meet Peat: A climate, biodiversity, and culture hero.

Peatlands cover large swaths of the Taiga Plains ecozone, Canada’s second-highest density peatland region after the Hudson Bay Lowlands. As…
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A summary of the House of Commons hearings on the Kearl Spill

The Kearl tailings spill raised such public attention and outcry that it caught the attention of Canada’s Members of Parliament.…
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Questions for Candidates in The 2023 Alberta Election

A great way to get involved in this year’s election is to engage with your candidates! Though it may seem…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Kearl Spill

Imperial Oil has captured the attention of the public when it surfaced that they had a leaking tailings problem at…
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An updated and abbreviated timeline on Coal in Alberta

Even though it’s been nearly three years since the whole debacle on new coal mining in the Rocky Mountains started…
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Elk Island National Park needs your voice!

Elk Island National Park has released their draft Management Plan for the next 10 years. They are seeking feedback from…
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