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Alberta stewardship stories : the 'Dunes' : taking a stand for our land

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Highlights efforts made by the True North Trailrunners Jeep Club to clean up illegally dumped garvage in the Wapiti Sand Dunes, just south of Grande Prairie city limits. Part of the Alberta... More ≫

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Highlights efforts made by the True North Trailrunners Jeep Club to clean up illegally dumped garvage in the Wapiti Sand Dunes, just south of Grande Prairie city limits. Part of the Alberta Stewardship Stories series, which highlights the many ways Albertans have given their time and talents towards conserving the natural wonders of Alberta's land, waterways and habitats.

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Decision to approve proposal for the reclassification and expansion of Saskatoon Mountain Natural area : what we heard

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Alberta Parks conducted public consultation from July 13 to August 11, 2014 on the proposal to expand and reclassify Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area. The majority of feedback supported the... More ≫

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Alberta Parks conducted public consultation from July 13 to August 11, 2014 on the proposal to expand and reclassify Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area. The majority of feedback supported the expansion and reclassification and as a result of this feedback Alberta Parks is moving forward with the proposal. This document presents the results of the public consultation.

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Saskatoon Island Provincial Park park guide

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Provides information about Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, located west of Grande Prairie and east of Beaverlodge. The park is one of Alberta’s first provincial parks, dating back to 1932. It... More ≫

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Provides information about Saskatoon Island Provincial Park, located west of Grande Prairie and east of Beaverlodge. The park is one of Alberta’s first provincial parks, dating back to 1932. It has been a federal migratory bird sanctuary since 1948, protecting critical nesting habitat for the swans. Sandwiched between two lakes, the park is home to large numbers of grassland, forest, and lakeside birds in addition to trumpeter swans. The guide includes information on park activities, a map of the park and surrounding area, and sources of more information.

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Williamson Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at the Williamson Provincial Park, located on the south shore of Sturgeon Lake, between Grande Prairie and Valleyview. Includes a map of the park and surrounding... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at the Williamson Provincial Park, located on the south shore of Sturgeon Lake, between Grande Prairie and Valleyview. Includes a map of the park and surrounding area and contacts for more information, such as learning about any active fire bans.

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Moonshine Lake Provincial Park campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, located northwest of Grande Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Moonshine Lake Provincial Park, located northwest of Grande Prairie. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as learning about any active fire bans.

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Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area campground guide

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Provides information for campers at Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area, located 70 kilometres south of Grande Prairie. Musreau Lake is a great place for hiking, canoeing, boating, picnicking,... More ≫

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Provides information for campers at Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area, located 70 kilometres south of Grande Prairie. Musreau Lake is a great place for hiking, canoeing, boating, picnicking, swimming or wildlife watching. The guide includes a map of the park and surrounding area, and contacts for more information such as learning about any active fire bans.

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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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Kakwa Wildland Park : Rocky ridges and sparkling waters

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Kakwa Wildland Park, located approximately 160 kilometres southwest of Grande Prairie, is a remote, rugged place of incredible beauty with tree-carpeted valleys, swift clear creeks and high... More ≫

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Kakwa Wildland Park, located approximately 160 kilometres southwest of Grande Prairie, is a remote, rugged place of incredible beauty with tree-carpeted valleys, swift clear creeks and high mountain ridges. This fact sheet provides information on the cultural history of the area, describes summer and winter recreation opportunities in the park, and lists things to keep in mind when visiting the park, including tips no bear safety.

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park : A wetland of international importance

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park preserves a huge 486-square-kilometre wetland located approximately 120 kilometres west of High Level that is visited by thousands of waterfowl each year. The Hay-Zama... More ≫

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Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park preserves a huge 486-square-kilometre wetland located approximately 120 kilometres west of High Level that is visited by thousands of waterfowl each year. The Hay-Zama Lakes area has long been recognized by Aboriginal peoples for its natural values, and conservation groups have worked to protect the area's waterfowl habitat since the 1930s. This fact sheet provides information on the history of the area and outdoor recreation areas available to visitors. A map of the park is included.

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Survey of the odonate fauna in Kakwa Wildland Park, June - July, 2006

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located at the northern edge of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, about 114 km southwest of Grande Prairie. The purpose of this survey was to provide an annotated summary of the... More ≫

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Kakwa Wildland Park is located at the northern edge of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, about 114 km southwest of Grande Prairie. The purpose of this survey was to provide an annotated summary of the odonate species that occur in the park, including notes on such parameters as relative abundance, distribution patterns, range extensions and any other relevant biological or behavioural information. This information will contribute towards an increased understanding of the odonate fauna of the park and, in a broader context, of Alberta.

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