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In this episode of the Wildsmart Speaker Series, John Paczkowski gives his presentation, Where the Wildlife Roam: Wildlife Movement and Corridor Use in the Bow Valley.

In 2001, Canada hosted the G8 Summit in Kananaskis. One of the outcomes of the summit was the creation of the Kananaskis Summit Environmental Legacy, to improve habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors, and to reduce wildlife mortality in the Bow River valley near Canmore, Alberta.

Join John as he takes us through the reasons behind the G8 legacy mitigations, learn what underpasses are, how they are used and by who, and recent research on wildlife corridor connectivity and corridor movement in the Bow Valley.

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In this episode, Claire Wilkinson, Planner with the Town of Banff talks with Ralphine Locke and Sarah Ramey about the charming old Banff cemetary.

Learn more about the Old Banff Cemetary at http://www.banff.ca/business/heritage-program/landmarks/cemetery-Banff-old.htm

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This week, communications officer Omar McDadi shares some information about the 66-legged creature and Yoho National Park's Burgess Shale. Roger Hostin also shares the cross-country skiing and skating conditions in and around Lake Louise.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - December 8 ‘11

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This week on Off the Beaten Track, Michelle speaks with Stephanie Meinke from the BC Marine Trails Network. And Greg Fenton, Superintendent for Jasper National Park fills us in on the recent announcement concerning the longevity of woodland caribou in some of Canada's mountain national parks.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - December 1 ‘11

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Forty-three days. No rain. Extreme fire danger. Smoldering remnants of the Fairholme prescribed fire flared up to become a wildfire. The resulting summer was legendary for both fire specialists, and nearby residents and visitors.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 6, The Fairholme Burn

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Fire serves an essential role in our fire adapted landscapes. The smoke that accompanies fire, however, can have a big affect on people. Prescribed fire allows us to choose the time, location, and conditions that reduce the risk of fire escape and the impacts of smoke on populated areas.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 5, Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke

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Fire suppression has left local forests unnaturally dense and led to grasslands being lost. This presents a potentially dangerous wildfire situation to our national park communities. Innovative, low-impact forest thinning around our commmunities and other important locations has reduced the risk of loss from wildfire, while helping to restore ecosystems.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 4, Less Fuel for the Fire

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Fire is an essential part of the ecology in Canadian mountain national parks. An early fire suppression policy drastically altered the forest and grassland ecosystems that many wildlife species rely on. Prescribed fires, like the one at Jackladder in Jasper National Park, help restore important wildlife habitats.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 3, Born from Fire

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2003 is often remembered as “the year of fire” across western Canada. Unusual weather led fire managers to put their decades of fighting, lighting and researching fire to the test over 40 exhausting days on the Sycline Fire in Jasper National Park.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 2, Fighting Fire with Fire at Syncline Ridge

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The way we think about forest fire has changed in the past century, and so have our fire adapted landscapes. The important role of this natural process is now well recognized; Parks Canada’s fire management program now combines fire protection and fire use.

This is a series of six podcasts. Download them all and find out more information from Parks Canada.

Direct Download: Parks Canada Fire Podcast 1, Adding Fuel to Fire

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This week, we talk fire... yes, even in this weather... with fire information officer, Kim Weir. Amar Athwal also stops by to give us the details about 'spa week' at the Banff Park Museum National Historic Site.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - November 24 ‘11

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Michelle Macullo kicks off the show this week with a look at the new avalanche bulletin, complete with large graphics and little text, which is also compatible with smart phones. She speaks with bulletin architect and mountain risk specialist, Grant Statham, about the new resource (avalanche.ca). About a year ago, Michelle spoke with Parks Canada dog handler and warden, Mike Henderson, about retiring his wonder-dog Atar. Now he is back with a new puppy and shares the details of his coworker, Kaz.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - November 17 ‘11

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This week, Camara Miller catches up with underwater archaeologist Marc-André Bernier about life under Lake Minnewanka. And Michelle checks in with Steve Michel, human-wildlife conflict specialist, to find out about what the bears are up to this time of year.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - November 10 ‘11

Glen Boles has climbed extensively in the Canadian Rockies summiting close to 600 peaks including many new routes and first ascents. From his mountain experiences, Glen has developed an interest in photography, drawing and writing and has co-authored The Climbing Guide to the Canadian Rockies, Place Names of the Canadian Alps and My Mountain Album. Glen discusses the pleasures and dangers which make mountaineering such an exciting experience in his presentation, Exploring the High Country, made to the audience at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

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Direct Download: A Mountain View - November 5 ‘11

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Camara gets the chance to speak with Jamie Howell, co-producer and writer of Pedal-Driven: a bikeumentary. The two chat about Pedal-Driven in the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, and the struggles between mountain biking and conservation. What is the balance we can find between ecological preservation and the need to play and experience the wilderness?

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This week on Off the Beaten Track, Michelle talks with Alexandre Reeves, senior manager of communications with the Royal Canadian Mint, about the new Parks Canada centennial loonie. In the second part of the show, Gen Turcotte from Jasper National Park tells us about the Marmot Learning Centre, a tech-savvy outdoor adventure program.

Direct Download: Off the Beaten Track - November 3 ‘11

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