The Palliser Trail Area Structure Plan Update presents a unique opportunity for the Town of Canmore to demonstrate real, effective leadership consistent with its Climate Action Plan and its declaration of a climate emergency.

Below is a look back on the April 17th-30th #FoodForClimate social media challenge that we ran in collaboration with the Bow Valley Food Alliance.

Have you ever wondered how you can combat climate change through the food you eat? Starting Earth Week, 2022, the Bow Valley Climate Action Society (BVCA) and the Bow Valley Food Alliance (BVFA) have teamed up to bring you a digital Facebook challenge that will help you understand the climate impacts of our food while being entered to win local food prizes!

As part of Bow Valley Climate Action Society’s Envisioning & Preparing for our Low-Carbon Future Project, we are excited to announce two upcoming events to hear from experts about how our communities can prepare for electric vehicle adoption…

Addressing climate change throughout our entire society will be the defining task of our generation. Climate change is impacting our community now, as seen by this summer’s record-breaking heatwave, intense…

Join us virtually on Saturday January 22nd from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for the “What’s it like to own a zero-emission vehicle?” event, happening over Zoom.

In 2022, BVCA will be running events as part of our Envisioning and Preparing for our Low-Carbon Future Project, and we could use your help. Please email bowvalleyclimateaction@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the volunteer roles above, and we can chat about what would be a good fit for you!

On October 18th, voters in the Bow Valley have the opportunity to elect new municipal governments. Since decisions made on the municipal level have far reaching consequences on local climate action, volunteers used the last couple months to create a list of priorities and engage with candidates…

We’re happy to post our first part-time contract position for a Project Coordinator to help us deliver our “Envisioning and Preparing for our Low-Carbon Future” program.

The Area Structure Plans (ASP) proposed by Three Sisters Mountain Village (TSMV) will have a significant impact on the ability of the Town of Canmore, to meet the goals in the Climate Action Plan approved in 2018…

On June 24th, Bow Valley Climate Action (BVCA) hosted a webinar about how green stimulus funding could be used in the communities of the Bow Valley to reduce GHG emissions while supporting economic and social well-being…