2007 News Releases and Information Bulletins

December

Stray horses to be distanced from Hinton area highways
December 3, 2007

November

Forest research gets $340,000 boost from Alberta government
November 13, 2007
Hunters: be safe - be BearSmart
November 8, 2007

October

Province cancels ski resort leases
October 26, 2007
Albertans share their views on land-use in Alberta
October 9, 2007
Albertans encouraged to nominate fish and wildlife conservationists
October 10, 2007

September

Alberta government bolsters fish and wildlife staff
September 6, 2007
Springbank airtanker base allows faster response to wildfires in the southern Rockies
September 9, 2007
Forest closure and fire ban lifted in southwest Alberta
September 12, 2007
Province announces first provincial hunting day
September 13, 2007
Learn about our forest past, present and future
September 14, 2007
Reminder to farmers: protect your hay and feed from deer and elk
September 27, 2007

August

Safety concern closes southwest Alberta forests
August 1, 2007
Albertans invited to provide feedback on Buffalo Lake Shoreland Plan
August 1, 2007
Prevent bear encounters and observe fire-related closures for an enjoyable August
August 2, 2007
Hot fish need help from Alberta anglers
August 3, 2007
Fire ban lifted west of Calgary
August 9, 2007
Alberta firefighters head south of the border to battle wildfires
August 17, 2007
Visitors to Alberta's outdoors given important reminders
August 23, 2007
Southwest Alberta forest area closure partially lifted
August 28, 2007
Undercover operation nets illegal fish and game trafficking ring
August 31, 2007

July

Albertans reminded of grazing lease rules
June 1, 2001
Bison poaching leads to $17,000 in fines
June 8, 2007
Opportunities abound for Alberta hunters in 2007 guide
July 16, 2007
Province issues fire ban for southwestern Alberta
July 18, 2007
Seeing red in Alberta's forests
July 19, 2007
Province tightens fire ban for southwestern Alberta
July 25, 2007

June

Albertans encouraged to prepare for West Nile virus season
June 1, 2007
Hunters encouraged to try their luck in draw for Alberta big game
June 1, 2007
Final week for public input on Land-use Framework
June 8, 2007
Alberta celebrates Canada Day
June 13, 2007
Coalbed methane recommendations ahead of schedule
June 25, 2007
New recreational rules introduced for Willow Creek area
June 27, 2007
Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this summer
June 29, 2007
Severe infestation of caterpillars feeds on Alberta's aspen forests
June 29, 2007

May

Celebrate Alberta Forest Week May 6-12
May 4, 2007
Testing completed for chronic wasting disease winter program
May 8, 2007
Albertans have a say on a land-use framework for the province
May 9, 2007
Alberta firefighters leave to battle Ontario fires
May 16, 2007
Government invests $4.2 million to monitor Alberta's plants and animals
May 22, 2007

April

Fines for offences on forested public lands increase May 1
April 4, 2007
Expanded chronic wasting disease testing discovers three more cases
April 5, 2007
Alberta allocates $50 million to fight mountain pine beetle
April 25, 2007
9,000 walleye licences available for three Alberta lakes
April 25, 2007
Albertans' input needed to develop Land-use Framework
April 30, 2007
Court proceedings conclude for wildlife enforcement cases
April 30, 2007

March

Spring camp offers a taste of the Junior Forest Rangers Program
March 2, 2007
Land-use Framework public sessions planned for late spring 2007
March 4, 2007
Input invited on potential recreation development
March 13, 2007
Special event and spring safety reminders for Albertans
March 30, 2007

February

Nearly 90 per cent of Alberta's wild species in good shape
February 9, 2007
Be cautious if you encounter moose
February 12, 2007
Alberta takes action on chronic wasting disease in wild deer
February 22, 2007

January

Morton to promote Alberta at international wildlife convention
January 16, 2007
Workers in bear incident escape serious
January 22, 2007
Quota hunt will help reduce problem deer north of Fairview
January 29, 2007