Climate News

'New solutions needed as exposure to wildfire smoke becomes regular occurrence: experts' via Global News

'U.S., Canada Heatwave ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Climate Change, Study Finds' via Forbes

'‘Canada needs to treat climate change retrofits as a mission' via The National Observer

Cover to Cover on Climate

Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet
by Jeanette Winter
With charming artwork and straightforward language, this picture book, aimed at children aged 3 to 8, uses the inspiring life story of the young climate activist Greta Thunberg to help kids understand climate change — and to give them a sense of what they can do about it.

Climate Close to Home

Wildfire Status Map Alberta

What Can You Do?

Canmore Clean Energy Improvement Program

Banff Residential Environmental Rebates

Canada Greener Homes Grant

Climate Action Job Opportunity!

Bow Valley Climate Action Society is seeking a Project Coordinator on a part-time contract basis to help them deliver their “Envisioning and Preparing for their Low-Carbon Future” program.

The Project Coordinator will successfully execute educational events related to zero-emissions vehicles, reducing building emissions and sustainable food choices.

The application deadline for this position is midnight on August 16, 2021. For more information on the position and details on applying, please visit the Bow Valley Climate Action website.

Local Events

Ongoing - Mondays from 5 PM to 7 PM, Food & Friends, operates from St George-in-the-Pines' Church Hall, Banff. Currently offering take-out food. Donations are welcome.

Ongoing - Mondays from 5 PM to 7 PM, Food & Friends, is also operating from St. Michael's Anglican Church Hall, Canmore. Currently offering take-out food. Donations are welcome.

Ongoing - Did you know that the Town of Canmore's Cycling Without Age trishaw rides are back? Every Monday, trishaw bicycles, pedalled by trained volunteers take seniors with limited mobility out for rides. Sign up for a ride via FCSS. If you would like to volunteer please email ldouce@canmore.ca to register.

Ongoing - Banff Food Rescue - Located at 215 Banff Ave, Lower level Sundance Mall. Open for evening distributions, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 pm-7 pm. Sign up to volunteer!

Ongoing - Canmore Food Rescue - Located at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (near Hospital), 1205 - 1st Ave. Open for evening distributions, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 pm.