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Status of the brassy minnow (Hybognathus hankinsoni) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at brassy minnow, which is found in is three disjunct subpopulations in Alberta: The Milk River drainage in southeastern Alberta; Musreau Lake in the Peace River... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at brassy minnow, which is found in is three disjunct subpopulations in Alberta: The Milk River drainage in southeastern Alberta; Musreau Lake in the Peace River basin in northwestern Alberta; and in the Athabasca River near Ft. McMurray in northeastern Alberta. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Two Lakes Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Two Lakes Provincial Park, located in the foothills of northwestern Alberta southwest of Grande Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Two Lakes Provincial Park, located in the foothills of northwestern Alberta southwest of Grande Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, campsite regulations, and contacts for more information such as learning about any active fire bans.

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Status of the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) in Alberta : update 2010

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This wildlife status report looks at the grizzly bear, whose current range in Alberta includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, as well as portions of the Foothill Natural Region and the Central... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the grizzly bear, whose current range in Alberta includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, as well as portions of the Foothill Natural Region and the Central Mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest Natural Region in west-central and northwestern Alberta. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Lepidoptera survey of the Peace River parkland subregion in Northwestern Alberta

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There is a small area Parkland Natural Region that is located in the northwest corner of Alberta along the banks of the Peace River. During 2005 and 2006 I began surveying Lepidoptera in this... More ≫

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There is a small area Parkland Natural Region that is located in the northwest corner of Alberta along the banks of the Peace River. During 2005 and 2006 I began surveying Lepidoptera in this area. The habitat targeted was the Peace River Parkland Subregion that consists of open grassland with aspen bluffs. The following is a list of 503 species representing 38 different families.

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Grande Prairie Regional College mandate

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Presents the institutional mandate of Grande Prairie Regional College as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on December 18, 2008. Grande Prairie Regional College,... More ≫

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Presents the institutional mandate of Grande Prairie Regional College as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on December 18, 2008. Grande Prairie Regional College, located in Grande Prairie, is one of 11 comprehensive community institutions in the province, which provide a broad range of programs that prepare learners for employment or for further study.

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Manning Diversified Forest Products Ltd. 2007 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0200041 allocated to Manning Forest Products Ltd. (formerly known as Manning Diversified Forest Products Ltd.). The FMP Forest Management Unit P20 located in northwestern Alberta within the Upper and Lower Peace Land-Use Framework planning regions; it fall within the Upper Boreal Highlands, Lower Boreal Highlands, Dry Mixedwood and Central Mixedwood Natural Subregions.

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FMU F26 Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. 2003 Forest Management Plan

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with... More ≫

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with input from the public and other stakeholders. Forest management plans prepared by industry are a requirement of Forest Management Agreements (FMA) negotiated between the Government of Alberta and forest companies. Forest management plans provide direction for sustainable management of forest resources. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0200040, allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd., Norbord Inc., and La Crete Sawmills Ltd. The FMA area is located in northwestern Alberta; it falls predominately within Central Mixedwood, Lower Boreal Highlands, and Northern Mixedwood natural sub-regions. The FMA area is located within the Lower Peace Land-use Framework planning region.

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Survey of native grassland butterflies in the Peace Parkland Region of northwestern Alberta - 2001

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The purpose of this study was to assess the current distribution and abundance of eight disjunct butterfly populations that are closely associated with the native grasslands of the Peace River... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to assess the current distribution and abundance of eight disjunct butterfly populations that are closely associated with the native grasslands of the Peace River Parkland natural sub-region of northwestern Alberta and to make recommendations for further monitoring and management. All of the butterfly populations surveyed have very narrow geographic ranges and specific habitat requirements making them particularly susceptible to habitat loss.

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Survey of the bats of Central and northwestern Alberta

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Previous bat studies conducted in Alberta have been limited in geographical scope and no long-term, province-wide, standardized monitoring has ever been conducted. A standard protocol for... More ≫

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Previous bat studies conducted in Alberta have been limited in geographical scope and no long-term, province-wide, standardized monitoring has ever been conducted. A standard protocol for surveying bats in Alberta was recently developed, with the goal of ensuring that all studies on bats in the province collect the same types of information in standard formats. The report presents the results of a study conducted with the dual purpose of surveying bats in central and northwestern Alberta, while also performing a field test of the newly developed protocols.

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Archaeological investigations at historic Waterhole : final report

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During June and July, 1990, archaeological investigations were conducted at the historic townsite of Waterhole, in northwestern Alberta, to mitigate the effects of potential disturbance resulting... More ≫

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During June and July, 1990, archaeological investigations were conducted at the historic townsite of Waterhole, in northwestern Alberta, to mitigate the effects of potential disturbance resulting from highway realignment activities. The principle focus of the investigations was on the recovery of historic cultural materials from an undisturbed portion of the town-site. A total of 23,431 artifacts were recovered from the site.

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