UPCOMING EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
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OCTOBER 21, 2018
Join the Pack - Wolf Matters - Shocktober at Telus Spark Discover why wolves matter! Learn what these Apex creatures are really like and how they live in their packs. Find out about what is happening to wolves in Western Canada, why, and how you can make a difference for these elusive canids. When: Oct 21 Only @ 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wolf Matters Presentations @ 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. Where: Telus Spark Science Centre - 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta Cost: Admission to the Centre: Adult (18-64) $26.00, Senior (65+) $24.00, Youth (13-17) $22.00, Child (3-12) $19.00 |
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FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018
Preserving Alberta's Wild Horses Symposium
When: June 1, 2018 Where: Cochrane Ranchehouse Conference Centre 101 RancheHouse Road, Cochrane, AB Time: 10 am - 5 pm Keynote: 7pm Cost: $40 Students: $30 Keynote only: $25 An event brought to you by: Zoocheck and Help Alberta Wildies Symposium highlighting presentations from International expert Scientists, speaking about Wild Horses of Western Canada, and North America. Keynote: 7:00 pm with Max Foran. Tickets: $40 which includes admission, lunch, and snacks. Proceeds are to help with the expense of bringing such incredible guest speakers to this amazing event. Contact: Zoocheck at 1-888-801-3222 to purchase your tickets. Seating is limited. For more information, click HERE WOLF MATTERS will be on site as well educating people and discussing the treatment of wolves in the province of Alberta. |
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JANUARY 19, 2018
Injured Black Bear Public Forum
When: Friday January 19, 2018 Where: Redwood Meadows Community Centre - 1 Manyhorses Drive, Redwood Meadows, Alberta Time: 7 pm - 9 pm (doors open at 6 pm) Speak up for Alberta's Wildlife! Wolf Matters will have a booth here on the wild canids in Alberta. Did you know that wildlife rehabilitators in Alberta are prohibited from helping some animals like Bighorn sheep, elk calves, pronghorn calves, Lynx, Bobcats, Cougars, Coyotes, Wolves, Amphibians, Bats, Skunks and Raccoons?The current guideline in Alberta is to kill any orphaned Grizzly and Black bear cubs, Wolf pups, Coyote pups and Cougar kittens, plus some ungulate fawns, even though other provinces and countries successfully rehab these wild animals all of the time. Speakers will be Travis Ripley, Executive Director of F & W, MLA Dr. David Swan and Lisa Dahlseide, Conservation Biologist. Alberta Environment and Parks are reviewing wildlife management polices in 2018. Join this event and learn about current polices and share your thoughts. This is your Alberta, get involved. Repeatedly experts tell us that without input and involvement from Alberta residents nothing will change. Invite friends and family, invite your own MLA. |
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MARCH 11/17
2017 Wilderness Wildlife and Human Interaction Symposium - Finding Common Ground Wolf Matters is proud to be part of this event and we would love to see you attend and meet you! This is the second symposium on wilderness, wildlife and human interactions and this years theme will explore the concept of "Finding Common Ground" as an Environmental Management tool. There will be a host of guest speakers as well as a Gala dinner and Silent auction. Where: The location will be the same as last year - Cochrane Ranchehouse (101 Ranche House Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 2K8, Canada) When: Saturday March 11, 2017 Cost: Ticket Prices Vary depending on how much of the event you are planning on attending. But you must register here: https://www.cochraneresearchinstitute.org/registration-for-wwhi.html And for more details on the event, check out the CRI website here: https://www.cochraneresearchinstitute.org/ Rethinking Carnivores
Come enjoy a night with renowned conservationist Kevin Van Tighem as he shares his knowledge about wolves and bears. Studying wildlife for almost 40 years, his award-winning articles and books have given us great insight and appreciation for these predators. After his presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion. Wolf Matters will have a table set and a volunteer that will have information for the public. John Dutton Theatre in Calgary - 6161 Mecleod Tr SE Admission is by donation – all funds raised will go to the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Doors: 7:00pm Presentation: 7:30pm WOLF MATTERS at SAIT
Wolf Matters will have a booth set up and volunteers present at SAIT. Our petition will be available to sign and volunteers will be present to answer any other questions you may have about wolves in Alberta and Wolf Matters and other ways you can help! When: Thursday, January 28 Where: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - 1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta WOLF MATTERS at the University of Calgary
Wolf Matters will have a booth set up at the U of C. Come by and meet our volunteers, sign our petition, and learn more about how you can help Alberta's wolves! When: Monday, January 18 Where: U of C - 2500 University Drive NW Calgary Alberta |
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Canine Minds and Manners Professional Dog Training Presents:
Co-Existing with Wild Canids When: November 22, 2015. Where: Sit Happens - 2333 18th Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta Time: 2:00 pm In Alberta and BC wolves and coyotes are persecuted without mercy. They are poisoned, shot, trapped and snared. Learn what you can do to change this and how to live safely with these beautiful wild canids. |
LUSH Handmade Cosmetics is sponsoring a Wolf Matters Event
When: November 7th, 2015.
Where: LUSH store - Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail, Calgary Alberta
Time: 3-5 pm
Come and meet some Wolf Matters volunteers at this event sponsored by LUSH! We
will also have our paper petition on hand as long as other resources and information.
Come and say hello and learn how you can help Alberta wolves!
When: November 7th, 2015.
Where: LUSH store - Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail, Calgary Alberta
Time: 3-5 pm
Come and meet some Wolf Matters volunteers at this event sponsored by LUSH! We
will also have our paper petition on hand as long as other resources and information.
Come and say hello and learn how you can help Alberta wolves!
Canmore WILD Festival
When: October 17th, 2015.
Where: Civic Centre Plaza, Atrium (Rock and Fossil Clinic)
902 7th Avenue - Canmore, AB
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Join us at this years WILD festival in Canmore. Wolf Matters will have a booth set up!
Feel free to stop by and speak to our volunteers about Alberta wolves. Sign our
petition, and more!
When: October 17th, 2015.
Where: Civic Centre Plaza, Atrium (Rock and Fossil Clinic)
902 7th Avenue - Canmore, AB
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Join us at this years WILD festival in Canmore. Wolf Matters will have a booth set up!
Feel free to stop by and speak to our volunteers about Alberta wolves. Sign our
petition, and more!
WOLF AWARENESS WEEK: EDMONTON EVENT
Wolves: A Story to Tell
When: October 17, 2015
Where: Noorish Conscious Eatery: 8440 - 109 St. NW (Downstairs Studio)
Edmonton, Alberta
Time: 4:30 pm & 7 pm (two showings)
Cost: $15 - buy online or at the door
WOLF AWARENESS WEEK: CALGARY EVENT
Wolves: A Story to Tell
When: October 16, 2015
Where: John Dutton Theatre: 616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm
Cost: $10 - buy online or at the door
Wolves: A Story to Tell
When: October 16, 2015
Where: John Dutton Theatre: 616 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm
Cost: $10 - buy online or at the door
Wolf Matters will have a community booth set up at this years Canmore Folk
Music Festival. Our petition will be available for individuals to sign & we will have
a bunch of valuable information on hand. Hope to see you at this event!
Date: August 1 - August 3
Location: Centennial Park, at 7th Avenue and 6th Street, Canmore Alberta.
Wolf Matters will have a booth set up for Dogma's 4th Annual Mutt Show. Come by and say hi and sign our petition!
Date and Time: Saturday June 13, 2015 from 11 am to 3:30 pm
Location: 5, 2835 37th Street SW Calgary, Alberta
Date and Time: Saturday June 13, 2015 from 11 am to 3:30 pm
Location: 5, 2835 37th Street SW Calgary, Alberta
Wolf Matters will have a booth set up at the Lilac Festival in Calgary this year. Learn about wolves
& the Wolf Matters mission from our volunteers. We will have lots of information available for
those who would like to help! Our paper petition will also be readily available to sign! We hope to
meet you there!
Date and Time: Sunday May 31st, 2015 from 10 am to 6 pm
Location: 4th st SW from 13 Ave S. - Elbow Dr. in Calgary
Come see us at this years Pet Expo in Calgary. Wolf Matters will have a table set up for this two
day event. Come and meet our volunteers and sign our petition!
Date and Time: April 25th & 26th from 10 am to 6 pm (Sat) & 11am to 5 pm (Sun)
Location: Spruce Meadows, Equiplex & Gallery on the Green, Calgary
day event. Come and meet our volunteers and sign our petition!
Date and Time: April 25th & 26th from 10 am to 6 pm (Sat) & 11am to 5 pm (Sun)
Location: Spruce Meadows, Equiplex & Gallery on the Green, Calgary
Noorish Supper Club Nights is hosting a dinner and dance fundraiser for Wolf Matters. A ten
dollar donation gets you in the door for a fun night!
Date and Time: April 10, 2015. Dinner is 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dance is 10:30 pm - 1:00 am
Location: Noorish Cafe, 8440 109st Edmonton, Alberta
