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Your weekly compilation of Y2Y conservation news stories from national,
regional and local newspapers.
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Events
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January 5-30, 2016
Opening reception January 9, 2016
Kimberley, BC
March 11, 2016
Calgary, AB
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Making Connections, Naturally
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#200 1240 Railway Ave
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
T1W 1P4
Box 157
Bozeman, Montana,
United States 59771
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Top Story
Calgary Herald - In a year-end interview, Shannon Phillips discussed the Paris talks, the creation of two new parks, and how she will continue to deal with those issues - and others related to air, land, water and wildlife - in 2016.
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Y2Y In The News
Calgary Herald - "It's not over yet," said Stephen Legault, Y2Y's program director for Alberta, the Crown of the Continent and the Northwest Territories. "Provincial parks are no place for off-highway vehicles."
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Also In The News....
Brewster acquires Maligne Tours in Jasper National Park
Fitzhugh - After weeks of speculation, Brewster Travel Canada, the owner of the controversial Glacier Skywalk, announced it acquired Maligne Tours Ltd. on January 4.
First Nations land occupation aims to stop Site C
CBC - Treaty 8 members say the $9 billion mega dam is being built without First Nations' consent.
Jackson Hole News and Guide - The potential loss of Colorado River cutthroat trout habitat is among the reasons why environmental watchdogs are worrying about a Wyoming Range natural gas exploration proposal.
Bison managers set winter goal of decreasing populationBozeman Daily Chronicle - State, federal and tribal officials have agreed to a more flexible goal for how many Yellowstone bison will be killed or taken elsewhere in an effort to reduce their overall number.
Casper Star Tribune - The use of camera traps points to the increasing role that specialized technology can play in aiding scientific research of typically shy animals like grizzly bears.
Huffington Post - A growing North American cougar population has inspired scientists to take a close look at the risk this species presents to humans.
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Employment Opportunities
Position - Conservation Data Specialist
Organization - Defenders of Wildlife
Deadline - Until filled
Position - Co-Director
Organization - Earthfire Institute
Deadline - Until filled
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