Archive for February, 2023

It’s a great start…Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks to get infrastructure upgrades

Posted on February 6th, 2023 by admin_amppe

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. […]

Expert advisory panel on moving people sustainably in Banff National Park

Posted on February 2nd, 2023 by admin_amppe

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 […]

Moraine Lake Closure to Private Vehicles

Posted on February 2nd, 2023 by admin_amppe

Bow Valley residents, business owners and recreational groups learned in January that Parks Canada will be permanently closing Moraine Lake Road to private vehicles. WE know that Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Road have been facing increased pressure from visitation over the last couple of years and Parks Canada has indicated in the Park Management […]