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A Forest of Blue: Canada’s Boreal

Seen from above, Canada’s boreal forest shimmers on a bright summer day. Much of the surface of Canada’s boreal is comprised of countless lakes, rivers and wetlands. It is literally a forest of blue. Saving Canada’s boreal forest is increasingly viewed as a global conservation priority. But until recently, the

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Look, there in the forest – it’s a provincial premier

Imagine their surprise—a crew of grubby diehard wilderness canoeists on the Bloodvein River were welcomed to Manitoba by Premier Greg Selinger Thursday. They also met some 39 conservation scientists, dignitaries and major media from Toronto, Chicago, New York and Winnipeg, also on tour on the Bloodvein River.

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Province to spend $20M upgrading Whiteshell park

The province will spend more than $20 million during the next five years to spruce up Whiteshell Provincial Park. The West Hawk Lake town site will be redeveloped, campgrounds will be improved throughout the park and a goose sanctuary visitor centre will be expanded to accommodate large groups such as

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The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Story, Our Responsibility

You are invited to attend “The Boreal Forest: Our Land, Our Story, Our Responsibility” National Aboriginal Speaking Series Tour Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 p.m. at the University of Manitoba Free admission – Open to the Public – Refreshments provided The Canadian Boreal Initiative is inviting you to the opening event

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Manitoba Hydro needs clean-energy image

DEAR EDITOR, In his May 6 column, Will Yanks pay for NDP mistake?, Garland Laliberte gives the false impression that Manitoba Hydro faces no risks and no challenges when it comes to marketing and selling our power as a clean premium product in international export markets. Nothing could be further

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Fisher Bay Donations Needed

$4500 Needed The scenic and ecologically precious Fisher Bay area is being eroded daily by logging and mining projects. To protect the area for future generations, we are striving to establish a provincial park to safeguard nature, culture and sustainable economic opportunities. To save a significant part of the Fisher

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April 25th, 2011

Canada’s national parks system turns 100

In Canada, the most important birth of 1911 was not a person but an institution—the now quaint-sounding Dominion Parks Branch.

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April 20th, 2011

Province Stalling on Promise to Establish Park

First Nation and conservation group say government is six months past deadline For Immediate Release Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) say it’s time for the Manitoba government to quit stalling and designate a Fisher Bay provincial park as they promised to do

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April 18th, 2011

Donate To the Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund and The Winnipeg Foundation will make a donation

When you donate to the Pimachiowin Aki World Heritage Fund in the next 90-Hours The Winnipeg Foundation will also make a gift to our organization. It’s all part of their 90-Hour Giving Challenge. Donate anytime from 6 am Monday, April 18 through to Midnight Thursday, April 21 to help us

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April 7th, 2011

Major flood could be disastrous for Lake Winnipeg: minister

Christine Melnick A major spring flood could be disastrous for Lake Winnipeg, which is already beset by huge algae blooms during the summer months, warns Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick. Melnick said floodwater flowing into the lake after washing across farm fields from a wide area will bring with it

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March 31st, 2011

PARKS RESERVATION SERVICE OPENS APRIL 4 FOR 2011 PROVINCIAL PARK CAMPSITE BOOKINGS

Most Popular Method of Reserving A Campsite in Manitoba Ready to Go: Blaikie Campers will be able to book provincial park campsites online starting 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 4 when Manitoba’s Parks Reservation Service opens for another great camping season, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today. “The reservation service

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March 29th, 2011

Whiteshell’s Meditation Lake Area to be Protected

The Manitoba government recently announced that Mediation Lake and surrounding area in Whiteshell provincial park will become protected from developments under provincial law. This is a victory for conservation. It was just 2 years ago when the province was about to give Tim Horton’s the green light to establish a