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Green Area and White Area with national parks and forest management units

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The Alberta Green Area and White Area map was generated using the Green/White Area dataset. The map is used for administrative purposes by the departments of Environment and Parks, and ... More ≫

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The Alberta Green Area and White Area map was generated using the Green/White Area dataset. The map is used for administrative purposes by the departments of Environment and Parks, and Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economics Development.

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Alberta hunting draws

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An overview of Alberta hunting regulations which pertain to applying on the draws for special licences. Includes information on the draw and how to apply.

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Environmental Assessment - Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola Project

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along ... More ≫

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Environmental assessment registry documents pertaining to the proposed Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Gondola project. The proposal is to construct and operate an aerial passenger ropeway system along with a day lodge, trail networks, viewing platforms, suspension bridge and associated utility services infrastructure as part of the Silvertip Integrated Village Resort. The proposed passenger aerial gondola would connect the base area of the Silvertip Resort to an upper terminal on the summit ridge of Mount Lady MacDonald, via a mid-station integrated with the Silvertip Resort Village. For more information on the environmental assessment process visit ea.alberta.ca.

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Recreation in alpine and subalpine meadows : protect sensitive ecosystems and species

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This two-page factsheet describes Alberta's alpine and subalpine meadows and offers advice to recreational users on how to respect and protect the sensitive ecosystems and species of these areas.

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Wildlife Management Unit biologist contacts

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and ... More ≫

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This map provides current contact information for biologists assigned to various Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) across the province. These biologists can be contacted for various fish and wildlife related queries, including: hunting information for specific WMUs; trapping related questions and issues including registered trap line information updates; wildlife survey or handling permit requests for industrial land-use requirements; and advice on mitigating the impacts of industrial activities on wildlife populations.

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Domestic tourism in Canadian Rockies tourism region : a summary of domestic visitor numbers, expenditures and characteristics

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The annual domestic visitor profiles by region are based on analysis of the National Travel Survey (NTS) conducted by Statistics Canada. The NTS provides tourism information for travel in Alberta ... More ≫

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The annual domestic visitor profiles by region are based on analysis of the National Travel Survey (NTS) conducted by Statistics Canada. The NTS provides tourism information for travel in Alberta by domestic visitors from Alberta and other parts of Canada, and includes same-day and overnight trips for Albertans and residents from other parts of Canada. Detailed estimates for international visitors are not available at the provincial and tourism regional level due to small sample sizes and limited data from the Visitor Travel Survey (VTS). Detailed characteristics are only available for Canadian visitors.

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Bow River : fisheries management zone ES1/PP1

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in the Bow River as of October 2021. The Bow River, originating in the Rocky Mountains, flows through the City of Calgary and supports an ... More ≫

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in the Bow River as of October 2021. The Bow River, originating in the Rocky Mountains, flows through the City of Calgary and supports an internationally renowned fishery.

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Upper Pembina River : fisheries management zone ES3

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in the Upper Pembina River as of October 2021. The Upper Pembina River represents the southernmost extent of the natural range of Arctic ... More ≫

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in the Upper Pembina River as of October 2021. The Upper Pembina River represents the southernmost extent of the natural range of Arctic grayling in Alberta, which is classified as a species of special concern.

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Lesser Slave Lake : fisheries management zone NB2

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in Lesser Slave Lake as of September 2021. Located 256 kilometres north of Edmonton, Lesser Slave Lake is Alberta's largest managed fishery, ... More ≫

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This fact sheet is an overview of fisheries management in Lesser Slave Lake as of September 2021. Located 256 kilometres north of Edmonton, Lesser Slave Lake is Alberta's largest managed fishery, and supports a diversity of indigenous, recreational and tournament fishing opportunities.

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MacKenzie Creek restoration & trail project

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will ... More ≫

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Background information and map showing the restoration work and trail upgrades in the MacKenzie Creek watershed, located SE of Hinton, between 2019 and 2021. The rehabilitation work will mitigate environmental impacts on the stream’s fish habitat from recreational use.

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Bighorn Dam

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased ... More ≫

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The Bighorn Dam is located west of Nordegg in Clearwater County, downstream of Abraham Lake and is managed by TransAlta. The leased lands around the dam are popular for recreation and increased random camping and OHV use has raised dam and public safety concerns. The Government of Alberta is implementing recreation management efforts and funding investments to conserve and protect the area and public safety.

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Ministerial order 51/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Kananaskis conservation pass order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Ministerial order 52/2021 [Environment and Parks]

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The Public Lands Camping Pass Order signed by Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks on May 27, 2021.

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Visitor Information Centre (VIC) : travel publication distribution program

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The brochure is a listing of all Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centres and Accredited Visitor Information Centres in Alberta - including contact information, services provided and visitor ... More ≫

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The brochure is a listing of all Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centres and Accredited Visitor Information Centres in Alberta - including contact information, services provided and visitor information centre location location.

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Wildlife management unit map

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks, ... More ≫

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This provincial base map outlines the boundaries of Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) in Alberta. Also included are areas delineated for provincial parks, provincial wildland and wilderness parks, First Nations Reserves and Metis Settlements, zones where hunting is restricted or prohibited, bird and wildlife sanctuaries, ecological reserves, areas with special vehicle and/or weapons restrictions and other special land-use areas across the province.

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Specified penalties under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act

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Provides a listing of ticketable offences and fine amounts levied for violations of wildfire prevention requirements as specified under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and regulations.

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Wildlife Management Unit 320 aerial ungulate survey (2018)

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Results of the moose aerial population count surveys for the 2018 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 320. The primary objectives of this survey ... More ≫

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Results of the moose aerial population count surveys for the 2018 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 320. The primary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose populations in WMU 320 by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes. The secondary objectives of this survey were to assess the status of white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk populations in WMU 320 by determining a population estimate based on density estimates, and a population demographic split for sex and age classes.

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Wildlife Management Unit 224 aerial ungulate survey (2018-2019)

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Results of the aerial ungulate (mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose and elk) population count surveys for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management ... More ≫

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Results of the aerial ungulate (mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose and elk) population count surveys for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 224.

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Sheep Management Areas 7 and 8 bighorn sheep survey (2018-19)

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Results of the bighorn sheep aerial population count surveys funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted by helicopter in Sheep ... More ≫

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Results of the bighorn sheep aerial population count surveys funded by the Wild Sheep Foundation for the 2018-2019 hunting season in Alberta. The surveys were conducted by helicopter in Sheep Management Areas 7 and 8 (comprising Wildlife Management Units 439, 440, 442, 444, 445 and 446).

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France consumer and travel trade research : final report

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This research goal was to determine: What is causing the slide in travel to Canada; what are the issues retarding growth; how they need to be addressed; what strategic action the Canadian ... More ≫

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This research goal was to determine: What is causing the slide in travel to Canada; what are the issues retarding growth; how they need to be addressed; what strategic action the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and its partners must take in order to steer the decline and capitalize on the enormous latent demand.

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