In the wake of 2023’s unprecedented wildfires, Alberta’s government is investing in improved wildfire preparedness. Central to this investment is the allocation of funds for two additional airtanker groups and two new helicopters equipped with night-vision technology. “I am encouraged by the increased interest in both the FireSmart and Fireguard Programs this year,” says Todd…
The Government of Alberta has announced over $700,000 in funding in an ongoing effort to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in southwestern Alberta. The province says residents of southwestern Alberta have raised concerns regarding the growing grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, and cougar populations, and how they impact local communities and farms. The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association…
Ranchers are receiving recognition for their role in managing Alberta’s Crown rangelands with the creation of a new grazing framework. The Rangeland Grazing Framework, announced Wednesday, outlines the standards for sustainable use and management of Alberta’s Crown rangelands, highlighting the contributions of grazing disposition holders in the stewardship of these public lands. “The framework recognizes…
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