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Meet the Team: Chris Smith, Parks Coordinator

In this edition of our Meet the Team series we are introducing Chris Smith, our wonderful Parks Coordinator. Chris has…
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A Spotlight in Indigenous-led Conservation: The Edéhzhíe Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

The Edéhzhíe Protected Area (pronounced eh-day-shae) is the first formal Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) established since Canadian governments…
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Meet the Team: Gillian Chow-Fraser, Boreal Program Manager

This post introduces Gillian Chow-Fraser, our trusty Boreal Program Manager and main hero for coordinating all things caribou-related. Gillian shares…
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Community-led caribou monitoring: taking the first steps in a unique northern study

Recently (but not too recently – this is pre-COVID!) members of our team at CPAWS Northern Alberta had the unique…
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Conservation from the Couch: Taking impactful actions (plus tips for talking to your MLA!)

Physical distancing due to COVID-19 has made it feel even more difficult to stand up for what you believe in.…
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Alberta Parks Fact Check: 13 Truths and a Lie About the Announced Changes to Alberta Parks  

This blog is your one-stop-shop for all the facts on the changes announced to Alberta’s parks in 2020. We help…
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An Update on the Proposed Teck Oil Sands Mine: An Interview with Gillian Chow-Fraser of CPAWS NAB

Gillian Chow-Fraser has had a busy year with the proposed oil sands mine up near Wood Buffalo National Park. Learn…
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Elk Island National Park – Parkbus Adventures! 

Elk Island National Park – Parkbus Adventures!  Taylor MatonNovember 21, 2019…
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Saving caribou, inch by inch

Saving caribou, inch by inch Gillian Chow-FraserAugust 29, 2019 “Oh my god!” The exclamation comes from the Program Coordinator at…
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Have you been seeing ghosts?

Have you been seeing ghosts? By: Jade Murphy Published on May 17, 2017 The moose (Alces alces) is an important…
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