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2022:
- Take down bird feeders, baths to prevent avian flu deaths, Alberta wildlife group says - Calgary Herald, May 13, 2022.
- AIWC Baby Shower fundraiser kicks off - Airdrie Echo, May 11, 2022.
- A Calgary couple's unusual houseguests return every spring to lay eggs in their planter - CBC News, May 8, 2022.
- Baby animals galore, all needing help from the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation - Discover Airdrie, May 8, 2022.
- Madden animal institute launches 11th annual wildlife baby shower fundraiser - Cochrane Today, May 5, 2022.
- Wildlife groups work to protect wild and at-risk birds against deadly avian flu - Calgary Herald, April 25, 2022.
- Alberta conservation organizations concerned about how wild birds will cope with avian flu - CBC Calgary, April 17, 2022.
- AIWC launches Go Explore raffle fundraiser - The Airdrie Echo, April 6, 2022.
- Cochrane Foundation distributes 2022 round of community funding - The High River Times, April 4, 2022.
2021:
- More than a dozen injured owls admitted to Alberta wildlife rehab facility in the last month - CTV News, December 20, 2021.
- Give a hoot for owls: help save them with the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation - Cochrane Now, December 20, 2021.
- Madden-based animal hospital sees spike in owl admissions - Airdrie Today, December 19, 2021.
- Animal hospital facing increased demand for services, donations - Airdrie Today, December 3, 2021.
- Alberta's orphaned and injured wildlife need your help - Discover Airdrie, November 29, 2021.
- Alberta's orphaned and injured wildlife need your help - Cochrane Now, November 30, 2021.
- How doing less yardwork can help keep Alberta's bat populations healthy - CBC News, October 23, 2021.
- AIWC comes to the rescue of bat caught in cold snap - Airdrie Today, October 19, 2021.
- A winter vacation at an animal rescue centre near Airdrie planned for little brown bat found hangin' around Calgary - Discover Airdrie, October 17, 2021.
- Calgary bookstore bat saved by Alberta wildlife group - CTV Calgary, October 12, 2021.
- Caring for your body this summer can help AIWC care for wildlife - Discover Airdrie, July 18, 2021.
- AIWC prepares for busy season with crowdfunding campaign - Airdrie Today, May 11, 2021.
- The babies are coming… the babies are coming! - Discover Airdrie, May 9, 2021.
- Alberta wildlife hospital seeing annual surge of animals - CTV News Calgary, May 7, 2021.
- How the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation cares for injured and orphaned animals - Global News Morning Calgary, May 7, 2021.
- AIWC kicks off spring fundraiser - The High River Times, May 5, 2021.
- Calgary woman desperate to help 2 sick moose wandering her neighbourhood - CBC News, April 20, 2021.
- Baby moose on the loose in northwest Calgary - CBC News, April 15, 2021.
- Big bunnies - Calgary Eyeopener, April 14, 2021.
- 'Hare's' What you Need to Know About Baby Hares - Okotoks Online, April 8, 2021.
- Wildlife Conservation Institute north of Airdrie asks you to help geese move along - Discover Airdrie, March 21, 2021.
- AIWC shares tips to help Canadian Geese migration - Rocky View News, March 19, 2021.
2020:
- Wildlife conservation centre holds annual fundraiser - Airdrie Echo, December 21st, 2020.
- AIWC launches Give the Gift of Saving Wildlife fundraiser - Airdrie Today, December 9th, 2020.
- Wildlife hospital near Airdrie sees huge spike in patients in 2020 - Discover Airdrie, December 6th, 2020.
- Wildlife hospital sees record number of patients in 2020 - CTV News, December 1st, 2020.
- Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation has cared for a record 2,000 animals in 2020 - Global News, December 1st, 2020.
- Wildlife rescues increased by nearly 40% this year, says institute - CBC Calgary, November 30th, 2020.
- En Alberta, le confinement a permis de sauver plus d'animaux sauvages que l'an dernier - ICI Alberta, September 24th, 2020.
- Wildlife institute kicks off fitness fundraiser – Airdrie Today, August 1st, 2020.
- Skunk breeding season has arrived – St. Albert Today, July 23rd, 2020.
- Working out in Alberta during August could help injured wildlife – CTV News, July 22nd, 2020.
- Call wildlife hotline before ‘helping’ baby does – Airdrie Today, June 15th, 2020.
- Institute for Wildlife Conservation – Talks Fawns In The Wild – Strathmore Now, June 4th, 2020.
- Institute for Wildlife Conservation says if you find a fawn in the wild, leave it there – Discover Airdrie, June 2nd, 2020.
- ‘Kidnapped’ fawn reunited with mom by Alberta wildlife group – May 29th, 2020.
- AIWC launches spring fundraiser – Airdrie Today, May 15th, 2020.
- AIWC releases pair of moose into wild – Airdrie Today, May 5th, 2020.
- Albertans urged to leave baby hares be – Discover Airdrie, May 3rd, 2020.
- Two abandoned moose calves returned to the wild – Discover Airdrie, April 30th, 2020.
- Wildlife sightings on the rise in Alberta – 660 News, April 26th, 2020.
- AIWC warns of geese nesting in dangerous areas – Airdrie Echo, April 21st, 2020.
- Two orphaned moose calves released back into the wild – Airdrie Echo, April 21st, 2020.
- Here come the jackrabbits: It’s wildlife baby season at rehabilitation facility north of Calgary – CTV News, April 21st, 2020.
- AIWC warns against kidnapping baby hares – Airdrie Today, April 20th, 2020
- Orphaned moose calves released into the wild after months of care – 660 News, April 14th, 2020.
- Coronavirus: Expert says number of injured animals brought to wildlife centres could increase – Global News, April 13th, 2020.
- Animals in crisis: AIWC works hard to provide animal care during COVID-19 pandemic – Calgary Journal, April 7th, 2020.
- Precautions necessary to deter nesting geese – Airdrie Today, March 30th, 2020.
- Area wildlife institute winters black bear cub – Airdrie Today, February 20th, 2020.
- Alberta bear cub too skinny to hibernate being rehabilitated – Global News, February 6th, 2020.
2019:
- Wildlife hospital near Calgary sees spike in rescues, needs donations – Global News, December 4th, 2019.
- Urban expansion blamed for spike in injured animals at wildlife rehab centre – Calgary Herald, November 30th, 2019.
- Alberta photographers help injured great blue heron fly south – CTV News, November 16th, 2019.
- Blue heron released into wild after found covered in ice, snow near Calgary – Global News, November 13th, 2019.
- Great blue heron returned to the wild after being rescued near Airdrie – CTV News, November 13th, 2019.
- Alberta wildlife society goes out on a limb to feed hungry moose calves – CTV News, September 19th, 2019.
- Alberta Wildlife rescue centre in need of branches to feed two moose calve – Live Wire Calgary, September 18th, 2019.
- Animal rescue in need of funding – Cochrane Today, August 26th, 2019.
- Big increase in patients spurs Calgary-area wildlife rescue centre to appeal for donations – Global News, August 19th, 2019.
- Alberta wildlife rehab preps for impending spring ‘baby boom’ – CBC News, May 18th, 2019.
- Wildlife organization prepares for influx of babies – CityNews, May 11th, 2019.
- Wildlife Conservation – CTV News, May 9th, 2019.
- Spring baby boom for southern Alberta wildlife rescue centre – Global News, May 3rd, 2019.
- AIWC raises wildlife awareness this spring – Airdrie Echo, April 15th, 2019.
- Prevent geese from dangerous nesting – Airdrie City View, March 21st, 2019.
