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Lost obelisks of the Rockies - Jerry Auld walks through history and into the alpine to discover a piece of Alberta's heritage, finding evidence that hasn't seen sunlight since it was first placed

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25136
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2020
Author
Auld, Jerry
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
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P
  1 website  
Author
Auld, Jerry
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Published Date
May 2020
Physical Description
p.76 - 81
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Cautley, Richard William
Surveyors
Surveys
Surveys and Mapping
Alberta
British Columbia
Abstract
Pertains to small brass obelisks placed along the British Columbia and Alberta border as part of Alberta's demarcation from the North West Territories in 1905 with the survey beginning in 1913, executed by A.O. Wheeler and Richard Cautley
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.05, May 2020
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Brushes with climate change - Rockies Repeat project explores the intersection between conservation, art, history, and culture

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25227
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Campbell, Brooke
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Campbell, Brooke
Responsibility
Brooke Campbell
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
p. 12 - 13
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Art
Art galleries
Artists
Women
First Nations
Climate
Climate change
Photography
Abstract
Pertains to the Rockies Repeat Project which involves a group of women travelling to specific locations and re-creating the paintings of Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte with the end result of creating a documentary, exhibition and digital storytelling capsule
Notes
In Canada's History, Vol. 101, No.2 (April-May)
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With the Maligne herd gone ... Jasper's caribou crisis deepens

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25214
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Responsibility
Carolyn Campbell
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 7 - 8
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Caribou
Maligne Lake
Jasper National Park
Wildlife
Wildlife corridors
Wildlife management
Foothills
Parks Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the extirpation of the Maligne caribou herd in Jasper National Park. Outlines the ongoing issues leading to extirpation and calls for immediate action to stop extinction
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
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Alberta caribou work continues while B.C. puts agreements in place

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25215
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Responsibility
Carolyn Campbell
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 12
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Caribou
Wildlife
Wildlife corridors
Wildlife management
First Nations
Alberta
British Columbia
Abstract
Pertains to updates on agreements Alberta and British Columbia are creating to protect extirpated caribou herds in both provinces and legal cases put forward by environmental groups and First Nations including Ecojustice, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation, David Suzuki Foundation. Other communities involved with caribou management plans including Cold Lake First Nation, Saulteau First Nations, West Moberly First Nations
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In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
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Jasper's endangered caribou need stronger management

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25221
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Campbell, Carolyn
Responsibility
Carolyn Campbell
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 15 - 16
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Caribou
Wildlife
Wildlife corridors
Wildlife management
First Nations
Alberta
British Columbia
Abstract
Pertains to stronger managment regarding caribou herds in Jasper National Park including back country restrictions in late winter, re-assess summer-fall access impacts, revoke approval of specific ski runs, prioritize caribou re-occupancy of Maligne range with precautionary actions to mitigate wolf re-occupancy
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020
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Updates - They're still back - bison in Banff National Park ; increasing timber harvest in Alberta's forests, Alberta forests deserve more than the "forests (growing Alberta's forest sector) Amendment Act" ; The Forests Act - what should be included ; December WLA water update ; sentencing in grizzly bear poaching / assault incident ; Alberta - Canada Caribou Conservation Agreement

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25223
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Petterson, Nissa
Heuer, Karsten
Wark, Grace
Campbell, Carolyn
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Petterson, Nissa
Heuer, Karsten
Wark, Grace
Campbell, Carolyn
Responsibility
Nissa Petterson
Karsten Heuer
Grace Wark
Carolyn Campbell
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 34 - 38
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Politics
Forestry
Forests
Forests and forestry
Bison
Bears
Bears, Grizzly
Poaching
Water
Watersheds
Abstract
Pertains to updates on the following projects in Alberta: They're still back - bison in Banff National Park ; increasing timber harvest in Alberta's forests, Alberta forests deserve more than the "forests (growing Alberta's forest sector) Amendment Act" ; The Forests Act - what should be included ; December WLA water update ; sentencing in grizzly bear poaching / assault incident ; Alberta - Canada Caribou Conservation Agreement
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020
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Skoki : the long and longer life of a marvelous bear - 33 years this coming winter

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25217
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Campbell, Colleen
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Campbell, Colleen
Responsibility
Colleen Campbell
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 16 - 18
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Wildlife
Wildlife management
Alberta
Bears
Bears, Grizzly
Zoology--Alberta
Zoology
Abstract
Pertains to the story of Skoki (GB#16) the grizzly bear who has resided at the Calgary Zoo since 1996 after his removal from Banff National Park at age eight due to human contact
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.3, September 2020
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The McDougall Orphanage

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25226
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Chalmers, John J.
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
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P
  1 website  
Author
Chalmers, John J.
Responsibility
John J. Chalmers
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
p. 24 - 27
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Morley
McDougall family
McDougall Memorial United Church
First Nations
Abstract
Article pertains to the orphanage associated with the McDougall Memorial United Church at Morley - it was established in 1883
Notes
In Alberta History, Autumn 2020, Volume 68, Number 4, p. 24 - 27
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Historical Society of Alberta website
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Believe and begin - Mt. Everest has followed Sharon Wood wherever she goes since her historic ascent of the peak in 1986. Over three decades later, her memoir Rising not only chronicles that achievement, but also culminates a writing process as challenging as the climb itself

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25145
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2020
Author
Croston, Joanna
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Croston, Joanna
Responsibility
Joanna Croston
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Published Date
May 2020
Physical Description
p.50 - 55
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Women
Wood, Sharon
Everest, Mount
Authors
Biography
Abstract
Pertains to Sharon Woods career as climber and author with focus on her new book "Rising"
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.05, May 2020
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Madam Chancellor - Calgarian Grit McCreath on her new role at the University of Saskatchewan

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25129
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
January 2020
Author
Darbyshire, Melanie
Publisher
Business in Calgary
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P - General
  1 website  
Author
Darbyshire, Melanie
Responsibility
Melanie Darbyshire
Publisher
Business in Calgary
Published Date
January 2020
Physical Description
p. 28 - 30
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Calgary
Education
Saskatchewan
Women
Abstract
Pertains to the appointment of Whyte Foundation board member Grit McCreath as the 16th Chancellor at the University of Saskatchewan
Notes
In Business Calgary, January 2020, p. 28-30
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P - General
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The Alberta Parks Clearance Sale : Wiping out memories

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Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Fitch, Lorne
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Fitch, Lorne
Responsibility
Lorne Fitch
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 4 - 7
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Government
Alberta
Recreation
Abstract
Pertains to Alberta's Conservative government downgrading and deconsecrating 184 of Alberta's Parks and Recreation areas
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.2, June 2020
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Fortress Mountain and the false promise of public participation in Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25149
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
March 2020
Author
Fluker, Shaun
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Fluker, Shaun
Responsibility
Shaun Fluker
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
March 2020
Physical Description
p. 6 - 8
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis Lakes
Water
Watersheds
Hydrology
Hydrology - Alberta
Abstract
Pertains to the application by Fortress Mountain Ski Hill for an amendment to its water license which would allow for 50 million litres of water annually to be removed and bottled
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.1, March 2020
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P
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Reminiscences of Silver City

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25224
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Grogan, G. E.
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Grogan, G. E.
Responsibility
G. E. Grogan
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
p. 6 - 7
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Silver City
Mining
Castle Mountain
Copper Mountain
Abstract
Article pertains to Silver City - a mining town near Copper Mountain opposite Castle Mountain which was created in 1883 to support the influx of settlers in the area who arrive to stake their claims - it was a short lived mine and community
Notes
In Alberta History, Summer 2020, Volume 68, Number 3, p. 2 - 7
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P
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Historical Society of Alberta website
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The Ultimate Canadian Geography Quiz: Map Edition!

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25288
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
September/October 2021
Author
Hayward, Abi, Brackley, Chris, and Westphal, Austin
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Edition
Vol. 141
Call Number
P
Author
Hayward, Abi, Brackley, Chris, and Westphal, Austin
Edition
Vol. 141
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Published Date
September/October 2021
Physical Description
p.46-54
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Canada
Maps
Cartography
Abstract
Annual cartography quiz that illustrates Canadian islands, cities, rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges including the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
"In Canadian Geographic, volume 141, issue 5, September/October, 2021"
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P
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Journal of a hunter's excursion to the Rocky Mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25225
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
Heber Percy, Algernon
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
Call Number
P
  2 websites  
Author
Heber Percy, Algernon
Responsibility
Algernon Heber Percy
Publisher
Calgary : Alberta Records Publication Board, Historical Society of Alberta
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
p. 8 - 23
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Travel
Hunting
Jasper
Abstract
Article pertains to Algernon Percy's journal entries from a hunting excursion with his wife Alice Percy to the Jasper area - accessed overland from Red River to Fort Saskatchewan from August 6th 1878 to October 27th 1878 - excerpts from this trip was published by Bennion & Horne for private circulation and a copy is held at the University of Alberta Library
Notes
In Alberta History, Summer 2020, Volume 68, Number 3, p. 8 - 23
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Editor's Notebook: Getting Out There

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25289
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
July/August 2021
Author
Kylie, Aaron
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Edition
Vol. 141
Call Number
P
Author
Kylie, Aaron
Edition
Vol. 141
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Published Date
July/August 2021
Physical Description
p.8
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Canada
Banff
Banff (townsite)
Banff National Park
Tourism
Travel
Abstract
Editor, Aaron Kylie's address for the issue discussing Banff National Park with an image at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Notes
"In Canadian Geographic, volume 141, issue 4, July/August, 2021"
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Three Sisters corridor functionality comes first - then development

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25220
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
MacFadyen, Heather
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
MacFadyen, Heather
Responsibility
Heather MacFadyen
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 11 - 14
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Wildlife
Wildlife management
Alberta
Canmore
Three Sisters
Three Sisters Resorts
Politics
Development
Wildlife corridors
Abstract
Pertains to the Three Sisters Along Valley Wildlife Corridor and it's provincial deliniation on the Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties and how the two affect each other, with a history of the wildlife corridor, scientific evidence, legalities, municipal involvement, community involvement and recommedations to improve corridor deliniation and functionality with calls to action
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.4, December 2020
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Finding the line - conventional wisdome warns that a warming climate has the potential to push treeline upslope, ultimately edging the alpine zone off the mountaintop. Recent studies, however, give a more hopeful picture. Is the alpine zone more resilient than once thought?

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25146
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2020
Author
Malotky, Birch
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
Malotky, Birch
Responsibility
Birch Malotky
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Published Date
May 2020
Physical Description
p.56 - 61
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Trees
Abstract
Pertains to the repercussions of climate change on treelines in alpine zones.
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.05, May 2020
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P
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Redeption in Kananaskis -

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25154
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2020
Author
McKeeman, Ruth
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
  1 website  
Author
McKeeman, Ruth
Responsibility
Ruth McKeeman
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
pg. 8 - 9
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Government
Alberta
Recreation
Abstract
Pertains to Alberta's Conservative government partially closing or removing approx. 40 park site in Kananaski Country from the parks system
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.2, June 2020
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An Empty Landscape

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25287
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
September/October 2021
Author
Mitchell, Alanna
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Edition
Vol. 141
Call Number
P
Author
Mitchell, Alanna
Responsibility
with photography by Peter Mather
Edition
Vol. 141
Publisher
Aaron Kylie
Published Date
September/October 2021
Physical Description
p.34-44
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Alpine tundra
Animal populations
Animals
Canada
Canadian Endangered Species Protection Act
Caribou
Climate change
Abstract
The ecological importance of the caribou and their current population decline due to climate change and human influences. Herds in the northern Canadian Rockies are already on the endangered species list.
Notes
"In Canadian Geographic, volume 141, issue 5, September/October, 2021"
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