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Burning operations at the 950-hectare Buller Creek prescribed fire are expected to get underway in the coming days, pending favourable weather conditions. The project is located approximately 20 kilometres south of Canmore along the Spray Lakes Reservoir in Spray Valley Provincial Park and Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park. The 2011 fire season has dramatically illustrated how dangerous and destructive wildfires can be. Prescribed fires are an important tool to help protect communities and promote forest health. The Buller Creek prescribed fire will: • create a fire break that will protect nearby communities from the threat of wildfire; • restore the … Read more »

Edmonton — Albertans are urged to help reduce encounters with bears. August is a busy time for the animals, as they roam for food sources like wild berries. The recent warm weather means more campers, backyard barbeques and ripening fruit trees, which increase risk of bear encounters. Bears are currently active, travelling along green areas and river valleys as they search for wild berries and other natural food sources. As bears move, they may be attracted to garbage, fruit trees, barbeques or pet food in backyards. For those living in bear country: use bear-resistant containers for your garbage; clean barbeques … Read more »

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 20, 2011) – Upland Birds Alberta (UBA) is working with NGOs, private and government partners to influence greater investment in the province’s pheasant release program. “Pheasants and pheasant hunting have been an integral part of Alberta’s rural fabric for the last century, but if we don’t act now we’re liable to lose this tradition forever,” said Stan Grad, Director of UBA. “We want to unite the Provincial Government, conservation NGOs and the private sector in reinvesting in the pheasant release program to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy these traditions, just as we’ve been … Read more »

Free admission to Bow Habitat Station exhibits Thursday nights in July and August. Fun, interactive visitor centre helps Albertans learn about environmental and natural resource stewardship Families looking for summer fun can explore, investigate and discover Bow Habitat Station’s exhibits for free on Thursdays in July and August from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bow Habitat Station is located in Calgary’s Inglewood community, within the Pearce Estate Park. The facility features hands-on activities, specialized learning areas and video and computer interactive displays focused on water, aquatic ecosystems, fisheries and water management. Other visitor opportunities include fish hatchery tours, summer camps, … Read more »

Hunters drawing on big game opportunities. Alberta hunters interested in special opportunities for hunting big game, such as deer, moose and elk, can apply through the province’s annual draw system from June 1 to 23. The 2011 Hunting Draws booklet explains the draw system and outlines the opportunities. A copy of the booklet has been mailed to past applicants. You can view the booklet at www.albertaregulations.ca or obtain a copy at a Fish and Wildlife office or at a licence issuer. Hunters are encouraged to apply for draws online at www.albertarelm.com. You may also apply by phone at 1-900-451-3729 (charges apply) or … Read more »