Public lands are just that, public. Since the provincial government announced the legislation, Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) has vocalized concerns that the All-Season Resort Act (ASRA) may continue the worrisome trend of privatizing the benefits and access of...
Dedicated to the conservation of wilderness and the completion of a protected areas network, Alberta Wilderness Association is a voice for the environment.
Since 1965, AWA has inspired communities to care for Alberta’s wild spaces through awareness and action. With a provincial office and library in Calgary, AWA has active members, volunteers, and sponsors throughout Alberta and beyond. AWA is a non-profit, federally registered, charitable society.
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Personal Essay: Writing 60 letters to the Alberta government
At one level, I have enjoyed sharpening my writing and research skills, especially the former. At another level, it has been deeply depressing. Editorial Note: Former journalist Susan Scott takes up Alberta Wilderness Association’s 2025 What’s Your 60 challenge by...
AWA’s Holiday Craft Market
Text by Jill Girgulis, photos by Jill Girgulis and Debborah Donnelly We held our second annual holiday craft market on December 6, 2025 in the historic Hillhurst Cottage School. Shoppers and vendors alike braved the sub-zero temperatures for the festive occasion in...
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