2004

Linked to the land

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The Boreal Forest

By Bartley Kives

November 12, 2004

-- THE most divisive myth about the Canadian wilderness is the notion of culture clash -- the idea that there are two warring factions of forest users who will never be able to get along.

Park would be good for Lake Winnipeg

Roger Turenne

October 8, 2004

Regarding Peter Schroedter's article on the issues surrounding the proposal to protect Little Limestone Lake in a national park (Innovative solution needed for unique lake, Sept.16).

Battle brewing over colour-shifting lake

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By Helen Fallding

September 2, 2004

A fight is shaping up in the Interlake over a spectacular, colour-shifting lake that sits on top of a promising nickel deposit.

Progress on new national park in Manitoba Lowlands applauded

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March 22, 2004

On Friday, March 19, federal Environment Minister David Anderson and Manitoba Premier Gary Doer signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing the two governments to renew efforts to establish a national park in the Manitoba Lowlands, with a target date of May 2005.

“Father of North American Boreal Ecology” has Passed On

After a long life rich with achievements, Professor William O. Pruitt Jr., Senior Scholar in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, passed away on December 7, 2009.

He is greatly missed.

The list of Dr. Pruitt’s accomplishments is vast. His research and passion for teaching has been profoundly important in our understanding of boreal ecology. His tireless service to protect the boreal forests and its critters is truly inspiring. Dr. Pruitt was so helpful to CPAWS and so many others with his teachings and insights about woodland caribou.