Improved trail infrastructure, education and reductions of unsanctioned trails cited as solutions to reduce impacts on grizzlies
AMPPE recently attended a presentation and discussion on the hot-button topic of wildlife coexistence with recreation, particularly mountain biking, in the Bow Valley. We were keen to participate in this discussion that featured speakers from Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y), a wildlife biologist and the Canmore and Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA), as the Y2Y has […]
Read More
Icefields Parkway, and transportation remain top concerns in Jasper
AMPPE held a workshop in Jasper on April 17, to identify members’ top concerns and ideas. While many issues were mentioned, members unanimously pointed to issues along Icefields Parkway as having the greatest impact on their businesses, recreational aspirations, and the town in general. Frustrations over avalanche and road maintenance, a lack of cell service, […]
Read More
Provincial Election Analysis from Global Public Affairs
Beyond the Ballot:Alberta 2023 Election Update May 23, 2023 We have arrived at the final full week of the election campaign. Between now and election day, parties will be focused on getting their supporters to the ballot box for advanced polling. Here are insights into the politics and policy in this instalment of the Global […]
Read More
AMPPE welcomes Yamnnuska’s Tim Ricci to the Board
Tim moved to the mountain over 25 years ago and has not looked back since. With a deep passion for skiing and climbing you can find him out in the hills most days. Tim spent 14 seasons working as a ski patroller and avalanche forecaster at several Rockies ski resorts and worked as an ITP instructor for the […]
Read More
It’s a great start…Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks to get infrastructure upgrades
Last month AMPPE was pleased to be present as Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as he announced funding for infrastructure upgrades to the tune of $71 million. The funding that was announced last week is part of a larger $557M funding envelope that was released in November, 2022. […]
Read More
Expert advisory panel on moving people sustainably in Banff National Park
Moving people sustainably in Banff National Park is a key priority for Parks Canada, AMPPE and many other local stakeholders. AMPPE has provided much input to Parks Canada and its Expert Panel. We provided input on the Panel’s Terms and Conditions, content for the Panel’s research and now that the report is out for consultation […]
Read More