Events

The North Saskatchewan River Valley could become Alberta’s first Urban National Park! Join the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society chapter of Northern Alberta in exploring Edmonton’s diverse urban parks this summer.

We’ll explore Dawson park’s sturgeon conservation area & the different kinds of plants that call the river valley home. Make sure to come wearing good footwear for hiking on dirt trails, a water-bottle, and pack an extra layer incase of light rain or wind.

Weather permitting, we will meet at the end of the crescent at 10091 94 St NW. There is parking nearby this trail head.

Join us at the new Elements Outfitters store location in Edmonton South Common on June 5th at 6:00PM for a screening of Dry Horizons followed by an activism workshop! All ticket and drink sales will be donated to CPAWS.

About the Film

The Eastern Slopes are the home of our headwaters, and the drinking water of more than 2 million Albertans. Dry Horizons explores the threats posed to them, and our regional water quality and quantity, by overuse and abuse, industrial resource extraction — including coal and forestry — and the failures of current government policy.

Produced by CPAWS Southern Alberta, the Pekisko Group, and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and directed by Ryan HK, this compelling original film will educate and inspire Albertans of all backgrounds to take action to protect this vital place now and into the future.

CPAWS Northern Alberta is excited to host a fundraising concert in Edmonton, Alberta to raise funds for its fight against coal in the Eastern Slopes. The event is led by CPAWS members and will be hosted at the Hazeldean Community Hall ( 9630 66 Ave NW) from 7 – 9 PM Friday, June 13. This is a celebration and chance to gather, featuring local singer-songwriters and folk musicians Carla Jayne, Franceso Rizzuto and Sam Steffen.

Regular Admission Tickets are $40. Ticket proceeds cover the cost of putting on the event. Please consider donating to the CPAWS Northern Alberta chapter to support our work. Reach out to [email protected] for any inquiries.