Today, a diverse group of Canadians gathered in Banff to call for an end to inappropriate commercialization of Canada’s national parks. A rash of commercial projects in Banff and Jasper National Parks, and the recent last-minute approval of the Lake Louise Ski Resort’s large expansion, have privatized use of public lands and threatened the framework … Continued
Environmental Education has been returned to the BC curriculum thanks to your input and support! Last spring, when the first draft of brand new curriculum for BC was released, teachers all over the province noticed that there was something glaringly missing: Environmental Education. Believing in the fundamental importance of learning about ecosystems, ecology and sustainability, … Continued
Summer 2015
Earth Day: Small Steps Change the World The theme of this year’s earth day is “It’s Our Turn to Lead.” And the kids who’ve been participating in our Beyond Recycling program have taken this to heart. Since the fall, they’ve been on a journey to discover the impact of their lifestyles—product choices, energy, waste and … Continued
It’s that time of year again: time for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Cranbrook on Saturday, January 3rd! Join us at 7:30PM and Key City Theatre for our 21st year of exploration, adventure, and mountain culture films from around the world. Get inspired for your own adventures in the new year! For most locals, … Continued
Purpose and General Description The Stewards of the Lac La Biche Watershed are an emerging community-based water stewardship group working in the Athabasca region of Alberta. Stewards of the Lac La Biche Watershed have a vision of an ecologically healthy watershed with balanced management approaches that support recreation and traditional uses, high fish and wildlife … Continued
With the municipal election coming up on Nov 15th, Wildsight asked the local candidates for mayor: What is the biggest environmental issue facing our community and what can the City of Kimberley or Cranbrook do about it? The candidates responses for Kimberley and Cranbrook are below. KIMBERLEY Candidates for Mayor Doug Johnson Hands down – … Continued
With the municipal election coming up on Nov 15th, Wildsight asked the local candidates for mayor: What is the biggest environmental issue facing our community and what can the City of Kimberley or Cranbrook do about it? The candidates respondes for Kimberley and Cranbrook are below. KIMBERLEY Candidates for Mayor Doug Johnson Hands down – … Continued
Tickets are nearly sold out for Saturday night. Get yours at the door (but get there early for pizza and beer if you want to snag one)! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival World Tour is stopping in Invermere on Nov 28th and 29th with a cinematic extravaganza set in wild landscapes around the world. … Continued
Winter 2014
