While at Athabasca Falls and along the walkway with a view looking to the southeast across the open valley with the river flowing by and Mount Kerkeslin as a backdrop. This is along the Icefields Park...

A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.

While at a roadside pullout along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The view is looking to the southwest to the ridges and peaks of Mount Amery and the Lyell Group. As I didn’t have that c...

Detachments will be closing in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. The number of wardens impacted by the decision is unknown, but CBC News ...

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A setting looking to the northeast while taking in views of the waterfalls with a forest of evergreen trees all around. This is in Jasper National Park and along the Icefields Parkway. My thought on c...

Parks Canada is planning to close at least 13 warden detachments across several provinces and territories, including British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. The decision, part of a $145 million budget cut over three years, will impact at least a dozen positions, with some detachments like Banff and Jasper each losing one warden. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has expressed concerns about the potential safety risks for staff and the effectiveness of the new regional enforcement model. Parks Canada spokesperson Meaghan Bradley stated the agency is modernizing its law enforcement approach by redistributing resources to focus on high-priority areas and adopting an intelligence-driven strategy. However, former warden Mike Henderson warned that consolidating services could lead to staff burnout, as wardens would be required to cover larger areas with fewer personnel. The union has raised questions about increased response times, longer travel distances, and the lack of immediate backup in remote locations. Parks Canada's executive director of conservation, Tamaini Snaith, presented the changes in a virtual meeting with wardens, noting that some affected staff may be offered roles in the new regional enforcement areas. The agency's law enforcement program, which has an annual budget of approximately $10 million, has faced challenges in keeping pace with expanding park responsibilities and new national park additions. PSAC emphasizes that Parks Canada has a responsibility to protect national parks for future generations, and workforce reductions should not compromise safety or service quality. The changes have drawn criticism from union representatives who argue that the cuts prioritize financial savings over operational effectiveness and staff well-being.

A setting looking to the southeast while taking in views at the namesake falls at this spot of the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park. I have been to this location several times during my many tr...

While at the Big Bend viewpoint along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The view is looking to the southeast. With this image, I zoomed in on the focal length to focus on a portion of the ...

Parks Canada has quietly axed a search and rescue dog program that dates back to the early 1970s. It was highly used in the mountain national parks for backcountry rescues, to search for missing peopl...