Cranbrook conservationist offers free talks to local groups Cranbrook has always been a community shaped by wild places. From the Rocky Mountain Trench to the…
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Why absolute numbers don’t make good policy
Rethinking ‘Pets in Traps’ claims By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Every time a dog or cat is caught in a trap, the story spreads quickly…
Why Moon’s Law needs a close review
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Some laws develop out of a painful place of grief: a grief powerful enough to create urgency, outrage, and a…
Is killing more deer the solution to controlling CWD?
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Genetic clues in the fight against Chronic Wasting Disease Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has become one of the most pressing…
Preserving wetlands—not destroying waterfowl habitat
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Rebuttal Why Ducks Unlimited Canada’s plan for Bummers Flats is a step backward for biodiversity For generations, Elizabeth Lake has been…
Reflecting on the killing of a grizzly bear
Lessons in wildlife management and community engagement By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary The recent loss of a well-known grizzly bear on Texada Island has thrust…
A respectful rebuttal
Response to “The rush to mine B.C. is stealing from future generations” By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary I appreciate the concerns raised in the op-ed…
Lecture to provide some answers on CWD testing
Local organizations are presenting a free seminar in Cranbrook on Friday, March 28 on Chronic Wasting Disease. The free presentation at College of the Rockies will…
Alberta is doing a good job managing grizzly bears
By Mark Hall Op-Ed Commentary Alberta has a science-based grizzly bear recovery strategy and conflict response plan. The conflict response plan emphasizes mitigation and prevention….
It is essential to offer hope, not fear
Letter to the Editor This letter was initially sent to the Chief of staff at the Elk Valley Hospital; Elk Valley Physicians on Jan. 25….