Protecting Biodiversity

It’s a big musical night on Thursday…For those who are feeling nostalgic, there’s Thrush Hermit. For those that are in a party mood, head on over to the Black Sheep Inn to check out Glenn Nuotio, The Pelts and Brasstronaut. I got to chat with the boys from The Pelts about Promdemonium, the folks they’ll be sharing the stage with in Wakefield and playing for a cause.

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Apt613: So there will be good music, fun dancing - what else can convince the folks to make it to Wakefield? I hear rumours that Sierra Club is involved somehow…... Read more »

The Pelts are Ottawa's premier musical taxidermists, delivering a distinctive mix of rockabilly and soul with a high-energy live show that gets people moving. The Pelts aren't a particularly political band, but they do like visiting Wakefield and they think that a grassroots project like Eco Echo really distinguishes the area as a model socially responsible community. In fact, they think the project's so great that they've turned their upcoming show at the Black Sheep Inn on March 25th into a benefit for Sierra Club Canada and its grassroots campaign to protect Eco Echo. So come out and show your support for Eco Echo and hear a great local band you don't want to miss. Tickets are $7 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca

EDMONTON — Alberta's Endangered Species Conservation Committee has recommended for the second time in eight years that grizzly bears be listed as a threatened species, but even that designation -- if accepted by the Alberta government -- might not stop them from being hunted, says University of Alberta biologist Mark Boyce.

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But the Sierra Club's Carl Morrison says Albertans want action now.

"I think Albertans have been really clear that they want the government to act on recovery and I don't think there is need to delay acting on this recommendation any longer," he said. "It's been eight years. Albertans and grizzly bears can't afford any more delays."