Author Archives: rachelle

Astronaut Roberta Bondar to speak at Mount Royal University TONIGHT!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by rachelle

We are pleased to share the details about an upcoming, exciting and free event at Mount Royal University on Tuesday, April 9.  We hope to see you there!

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Rob & Loretta Schaufele nominated for an Emerald Award

Posted on March 11, 2013 by rachelle

We are very pleased to share the news that Rob & Loretta Schaufele have been nominated for an Emerald Award for their work with Road Watch in the Pass. Please click here to view the Emerald Foundation’s list of all … Continue reading →

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A “moving” photo essay

Posted on March 6, 2013 by rachelle

Well, in case you haven’t heard the big news, we’ve moved!  In mid-February we packed up the Miistakis office and headed over to our new space at Mount Royal University (MRU).  We are pleased to share our new contact details … Continue reading →

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What do Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park & Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park have in common?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by rachelle
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Hot off the digital presses: Miistakis 2011-2012 annual report

Posted on January 19, 2013 by rachelle

We are pleased to share our digital annual report with you. Within its pages you will find an overview of our research areas along with successes that we are pleased to share.  The report is complete with links to more … Continue reading →

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Cool mapping app, Beaver Hills Initiative & more….

Posted on December 4, 2012 by rachelle

We are pleased to share our fall e-newsletter with you.  In this edition you will find articles on a Highway Wilding mapping app created by Jon Ball, the Beaver Hills Initiative and our GIS/Web Developer Ken Sanderson, in addition to … Continue reading →

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Disney Animals features Wolverine Watch

Posted on November 21, 2012 by rachelle

Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund is a generous supporter of Wolverine Watch, and today they are featuring this partnership citizen science project through their social media outlets.  Please visit their Facebook page and “like” the posting.  You can also find tweets … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the fun at the Miistakis wine and cheese!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by rachelle

We would like to extend a hearty thank you to everyone who was able to come out to our inaugural wine and cheese event which was held at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus on Tuesday.  We were pleased to … Continue reading →

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Wildlife crossings on highways a win-win

Posted on November 5, 2012 by rachelle

Well, today is an exciting day to talk about road ecology in the Miistakis office.  We are very pleased to release the Highway Wildlife Mitigation Opportunities for the Trans-Canada Highway in the Bow Valley report.  If you don’t wish to … Continue reading →

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Leave It To Beavers – story on Global Television

Posted on October 29, 2012 by rachelle

Leave It To Beavers was featured in a recent story on Global Television.  Click here to view the video clip which shares the story of where the beavers came from and why they were relocated to the Ann & Sandy … Continue reading →

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