Clean Commute Expo
The Clean Commute Expo of 2024 showcased a variety of low-carbon and alternative transport options for Albertans. Watch our video here outlining some key takeaways for Albertans from the event. Click below to view more photos from the Rocky Mountain Outlook.
BANFF BORROWS
A trailblazing reusable cup program has been launched in Banff, Alberta. The Biosphere Institute has partnered with the Town of Banff, Banff Lake Louise Tourism, Banff Lake Louise Hospitality Association and Muuse to support this pilot. Watch the video on Global New National here. Read the Calgary Herald article below.
Cross Cultural Sharing day
Bison the focus of special field trip for Bow Valley students: Students learned from Stoney Nakoda knowledge keepers and from each other
A Holiday Decorating Guide for the Bow Valley
Mountain Real Estate Magazine | December 2022
Reflections from the 2022 Cohort: The Canmore Climate Transitions Cohort Group
Tamarack Institute | November 30, 2022
“Connectivity. Systems Thinking. Education. Advocacy. Encouragement. These were the core themes that emerged from a community meeting in Canmore October 11, 2022, to accelerate climate action in the Bow Valley using a social equity lens…”
Do-Si-Do celebrates 25 years of the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
Rocky Mountain Outlook | November 3, 2022
Bow Valley Community Gathers for Climate Action Awareness
High River Times | October 27, 2022
‘“This initiative is about building solutions around climate action, while also addressing affordability, equity, and social issues,” says Andrew Cotterell, event organizer and Community Engagement Strategist at the Biosphere Institute.’
IRP Recipient Update: Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
Trico Foundation | September 19, 2022
“BVGEC has officially “flown the nest!” Andrea Johancsik, Climate Engagement Lead of Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley explains…”
Seeing Green: How the Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative Empowers Sustainable Community Investment
Village Wellth | September 13, 2022
““We are also hoping that it’s not just a project that generates renewable energy, (which is awesome), but it can also be a demonstration of what community owned renewable energy is like or what it can be. So we are working with the Temple in an effort to reach the broader community in Calgary to show what community-owned energy looks like, what community generation is, and what the benefits of renewable energy systems are,” Andrea explains.”
Bow Valley Biosphere Institute partners with World Cup Society
Crag & Canyon | September 2, 2022
The Alberta World Cup Society (AWCS) announced a partnership with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley (BIBV) in support of its “Shift : Climate Transitions” program.
Electric Vehicle Test drives coming to Bow Valley
Rocky Mountain Outlook | September 2, 2022
“The Bow Valley will be able to enjoy MEET and the test drives for much of September. Already, there seems to be high interest in the area for electric vehicles, something the Biosphere Institute discovered at an expo last spring.”
Mobile Electric Vehicle Education Trailer Coming to Banff and Canmore This September
Mountain FM | August 30, 2022
“I spoke with Ron from Plug 'N Drive and Andrea from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley about the Mobile Electric Vehicle Eduation Trailer (MEET) coming to both Banff and Canmore during the month of September, giving residents the opportunity to test drive EVs for free.”
Study shows Bow Valley land-use planning must consider regional development, recreation
RMO | June 23, 2022
“Canmore Mayor Sean Krausert said he sees the human-wildlife coexistence roundtable as being one way to discuss the issues identified in the cumulative effects modelling work by Y2Y and ALCES. He said he plans to meet Gareth Thomson, executive director of the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, and Robert Simieritsch of Alberta Environment and Parks in the coming weeks around recreational use in the environmental wildlife corridors.”
Wildlife experts urge people to take extra caution as persistent snow keeps bears in valley bottoms
CBC | June 5, 2022
““Elk is a dangerous animal. They're not small animals," said Nick de Ruyter, Wildsmart program director at the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley.”
Eco-Solar Tour Returns to Alberta
St Albert Today | June 3, 2022
“The Canmore tour, organized with the help of the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, features a solar-powered electric bike kiosk and an 1890s-era church equipped with solar panels. Lethbridge has two homes with geothermal heat, while Calgary has one with a wind turbine.”
cbc alberta news
CBC | May 28, 2022
Electric Vehicle Expo Canmore coverage on CBC Alberta News (at 7’35”)
Canmore’s First electric vehicle expo
Crag & Canyon | May 25, 2022
“With strong public support, effective policy change, and innovative technology, I believe we can make the switch to electric – in fact, I believe we have to, in order to mitigate climate change.”
Electric vehicle expo coming to canmore may 28
Mountain FM | May 25, 2022
“I spoke with Andrea Johancsik from the Biosphere Institute about this Saturday’s Electric Vehicle Expo, running from 10am - 4pm at Elevation Place, and why people should come find out about some of the great reasons to consider switching to an EV.”
The small mountain town of Canmore is booming. But can large numbers of humans and wildlife coexist?
620 CHED | April 5, 2022
“We do need limits to growth, to restrict our activities and to come up with a balance [in order to coexist in this valley.]”
The bears are waking up in Alberta
Global News | April 4, 2022
“Bears are starting to emerge from their dens. We’re starting to see some tracks and signs, mostly in the valley bottoms where humans are recreating. With an increased chance of running into bears in the valley bottoms, it’s especially important to be bear aware.”
The small mountain town of Canmore is booming. But can large numbers of humans and wildlife coexist?
The Globe and Mail | April 3, 2022
“In Canmore, the issue goes beyond the number of residents. Visits from outdoor enthusiasts have also increased, raising the question: Can larger numbers of people coexist with the wildlife here and, if so, how?”
climate action plan emphasizes importance of net-zero national building code
Rocky Mountain Outlook | February 1, 2022
“The intent of the net-zero energy ready code is that houses will be net-zero ready and built in such a way that the energy used over the course of the year could be met with renewable energy installation on site.”
bOW vALLEY gREEN eNERGY cOOPERATIVE IS ALL ABOUT ACTIVE TRANSFORMATION
Rocky Mountain Outlook | November 28, 2021
“By creating opportunities and installing community-owned renewable energy projects funded by local capital here in the Bow Valley, we are making participation in the energy transition accessible and affordable.”
bow valley residents urged to remove fruit trees
CBC News | August 25, 2021
“People living along the Bow Valley in Alberta are being encouraged to remove fruits and berries from trees and bushes on their property — or remove the plants altogether — to prevent hungry bears from visiting their communities.”