EDMONTON Alberta, home to the world s largest protected area of boreal landscape, is moving to expand and turn it into a provincial park. Government officials announced on Thursday a 143,800-hectare expansion of protected area connecting the Birch River Wildland and Richardson Wildland provincial parks in the Alberta s northeastern corner. The Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland will become a provincial park if a 30-day public consultation period goes well. Most people think of mountains and prairies when they think of Alberta, however, the boreal region within our province s north half is vast and remarkably important, Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon said. The region s wetlands and forest also serve as the lungs of the province, and its waterways connect with the continental network of others, making its preservation critical.
Jasper Treasures: Kevin Van Tighem Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
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Kevin Van Tighem is pictured in the Whaleback area, north of Waterton Lakes National Park, in the summer of 2020. Van Tighem grew up in the Calgary area. His love of nature was nurtured by his parents and pointed him in the direction of varied careers over the years, including a wildlife technician in Jasper National Park, a park interpreter and chief superintendent in Banff National Park, where he retired in 2011. | Cleve Wershler photo
Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.ca
Kevin Van Tighem’s love of nature started when he was a young fellow and took many forms over the course of his life.
Jan.10.2021
Canada is famous for its beautiful cities. Who hasnât heard of Vancouver, Quebec City, or Halifax? But thereâs a strong case to be made for Canadaâs small towns and villages, some of which are downright adorable. If you love small, cozy communities, youâll fall in love with these 13 delightful destinations, which stretch from coast to coast to coast.
1. Twillingate, Newfoundland And Labrador
Pretty Twillingate may just be the only place in the world where locals can joke about how their âicebergs are just the tip of the icebergâ without sounding too silly. Twillingate is one of the best-positioned communities along Newfoundlandâs famed âiceberg alleyâ but there is much more going on here. This gorgeous fishing village has beautiful natural scenery and a good selection of museums, cultural centers, and historic buildings.
CALGARY It will cost a little more to visit Waterton Lakes National Park starting on Feb.1. According to a social media post on Waterton Lakes Nation Park Facebook account, this service-based adjustment brings Waterton Lakes in line with the six other mountain national parks. Adjusted daily admission fees will be: $10 for adults, a three-dollar increase $8.40 for seniors, a $ 1.50 increase a family pass will be $20, up four dollars and those that are under 17 are still free. The fees collected are re-invested to support visitor programs, services, and facilities, in addition to engaging visitors in conservation efforts. You can find more information on fees at Waterton by visiting their website.
CALGARY Save for a pocket in west central Alberta, wind, snowfall and winter storm warnings are in place from Environment Canada for much of the province. Wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected in wind prone areas today. Winds will diminish by early this evening, reads the warning. Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds. Gusts of up to 110 km/h are expected in the eastern parts of the province, near the Saskatchewan border. Snowfall warnings are also in place for Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, along with the Hinton and Grande Cache areas and around Whitecourt.