JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Government of Canada invests in reversing biodiversity loss through conservation breeding program for caribou in Jasper National Park

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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As a result of today's announcement, Parks Canada is taking the first steps toward implementing this first-of-its-kind caribou conservation breeding program.

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  • As a result of today's announcement, Parks Canada is taking the first steps toward implementing this first-of-its-kind caribou conservation breeding program.
  • Budget 2021 has made over $24 million available through the Nature Legacy program for caribou conservation initiatives in Jasper National Park.
  • Caribou that live in Jasper National Park are part of a subgroup of woodland caribou called southern mountain caribou.
  • Parks Canada could begin to bring wild caribou into the new conservation breeding centre in Jasper National Park as early as 2025.

Rediscover Jasper in January, now lighter and brighter than ever

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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JASPER, Alberta, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For three decades, Jasper in January has been the nexus of mountain culture and good times. Now more than ever, Albertans deserve to enjoy the lighter side of winter to unwind, relax and create memorable moments. Tourism Jasper wants Albertans to rediscover what its signature festival has to offer, featuring seasonal favourites along with some fresh new twists.

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  • Now more than ever, Albertans deserve to enjoy the lighter side of winter to unwind, relax and create memorable moments.
  • Tourism Jasper wants Albertans to rediscover what its signature festival has to offer, featuring seasonal favourites along with some fresh new twists.
  • After the last two years, we all deserve a reason to enjoy the lighter side of winter by safely experiencing all that Jasper has to offer.
  • Tourism Jasper is the official marketing organization of Jasper and Jasper National Park, Canada's base of adventure.

Jasper Dark Sky Festival Wants Attendees to Climb Closer to the Stars

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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JASPER, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourism Jasper is pleased to announce the return of Jasper Dark Sky Festival , October 15 to 24, 2021.

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  • JASPER, Alberta, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourism Jasper is pleased to announce the return of Jasper Dark Sky Festival , October 15 to 24, 2021.
  • In 2011, Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society in Canada due to its limited light pollution.
  • Since then, the Festival has invited novice and expert astronomers alike to discover the wonder of dark sky viewing.
  • This years Dark Sky Festival prioritizes health and safety while offering a thrilling yet accessible getaway for travelers across Canada.

Government of Canada making additional investments to support the recovery of woodland caribou in Jasper National Park

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced plans to move forward on new and additional measures to support woodland caribou recovery in Jasper National Park.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced plans to move forward on new and additional measures to support woodland caribou recovery in Jasper National Park.
  • Parks Canada wildlife specialists have been working for many years to protect habitat and support the recovery of woodland caribou herds in Jasper National Park.
  • These specialists have collaborated with experts from universities, provincial governments, and conservation groups to explore additional measures that can help to support woodland caribou recovery.
  • Critical caribou habitat throughout Jasper National Park is protected under the Canada National Parks Act and Species at Risk Act.

Government of Canada takes important steps to protect critical habitat of trout in Alberta

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, has signed two Critical Habitat Orders for trout in Alberta: Rainbow Trout (Athabasca River populations) and Bull Trout (Saskatchewan-Nelson Rivers populations).

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  • The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, has signed two Critical Habitat Orders for trout in Alberta: Rainbow Trout (Athabasca River populations) and Bull Trout (Saskatchewan-Nelson Rivers populations).
  • A Critical Habitat Order protects the functions, features and attributes of a species' critical habitat in specific geographical locations that are essential to its survival and recovery.
  • The two Critical Habitat Orders for Rainbow Trout and Bull Trout were published today in the Canada Gazette, Part II .
  • The Critical Habitat Orders protecting the critical habitat of the Rainbow Trout (Athabasca River populations) and Bull Trout (Saskatchewan-Nelson Rivers populations)in Alberta were published on March 31, 2021, in Canada Gazette, Part II.