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New panel on visitor movement and experience in Banff National Park

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This afternoon, Parks Canada announced that it will create an expert panel to advise the Agency on the development of a long-term framework for the sustainable movement of visitors in the Bow Valley in Banff National Park. READ THE FULL STORY

This is welcome news and further proof that AMPPE’s efforts are working. AMPPE has been calling on the federal government to invest in social infrastructure such as mass transit and active modes of transportation to both reduce the carbon intensity of transportation within the Mountain Parks and to ensure the safety and accessibility of Park users.

One Year Later: Reflections and Resilience After the Jasper Fire Complex

July marked a year since the Jasper Fire Complex changed Jasper forever. Last summer, flames swept through Jasper National Park and surrounding areas with a ferocity few could have imagined. What began as a wildfire became a defining moment for the people who live, work, and find inspiration in this mountain town. It was a […]

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AMPPE Saddles Up At The Calgary Stampede

AMPPE had a fantastic time at this year’s Calgary Stampede, where we once again connected with federal and provincial politicians. Among the notable attendees were Alberta’s two new MPs, Corey Hogan, the MP for Calgary Confederation, and Eleanor Olszewski, who is now serving as the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, as well as […]

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Update on Moraine Lake

AMPPE continues to discuss and manage the processes for commercial operators along Moraine Lake Road. We recently met with the Lake Louise Yoho Kootenay Field Unit to review the progress of these processes and evaluate revenue performance. The concerns brought forward by our members include Important Reminder: Please ask your drivers to be more patient […]

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