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Jonathan Fox, director of Playback Theatre in New York, helps us explore how Playback Theatre can help us understand issues of global climate change.

For more information on the Leadership Development program at the Banff Centre visit: http://www.banffleadership.com/

This week Jason Connel, a Banff Housing Corporation homeowner gives us his opinion on the recent Housing Corporation discussions. Also, Emily Smith from the MD of Bighorn, talks about the Volunteer Transportation for Seniors pilot project.

As one of the founders of the Banff Mountain Book Festival, Bernadette McDonald has had a lot of influence on the world of adventure literature. We talk about the Mountain Book Festival, as well as some of Bernadette's own books.

From a presentation at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, author Norm Crerar shares some stories about the 2008 David Thompson Bi-Centennial Brigade.

For more information on the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre visit: http://www.cmags.org/

From a presentation at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, author Emerson Sanford shares some stories of David Thompson's early visits to the Bow Valley.

For more information on the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre visit: http://www.cmags.org/

This week, author Lynn Martel tells about local adventurer Jerry Kobalenko. Here Jerry tell us about how he got into long journeys, as well as what equipment he uses for his Arctic treks.

To find out more about Jerry Kobalenko visit: http://www.jerrykobalenko.com/

For more in Lynn Martel check out here website: http://www.lynnmartel.ca/

This week Brad White from Parks Canada talks about Mountain Safety, and Bob Sandford shares some information about Prescribed Fire. We'll also hear the musical stylings of Seth Anderson "The Renegade Kid"

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This week Kathy Burden gives us a Prescribed Fire Update and Scott Whiting tells us about Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site of Canada.

This week we hear from Cori Brewster as she launches her new CD Buffalo Street, plus, Stavros Karlos from the Banff Housing Corporation talks about their mandate review process.

Listen as the Pacific Centre For Leadership examines the relationship between risk and change through conversation and experiential exercises.

For more information on the Leadership Development program at the Banff Centre visit: http://www.banffleadership.com/

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This week we hear the musical stylings of Patrick Stauch, plus the poetry of Michelle Daigle as well as interviews with Olympic gold medallist, Cross Country Skier Chandra Crawford and 2010 Olympic hopeful Mike Robertson.

This week on the show, Michelle talks with Tina Barzo about the recent Parks Canada Litter Pick and explores some of the interesting items found. Then, Joanne Wilson stops by to talk about what Parks Canada in up to for Canada Day in Banff.

This week on the show we take a look at what's going on in Banff for Canada Day with the event's coordinator Jon Frolick, plus Lori Pierzchala lets us know how we can get involved in the celebrations. Also, Katie Daniel from the Whyte Museum stops by to tell us about their Back To Banff Day celebrations.

Hear local guide and ecologist Keith Webb talk about ecology, and its relationship with the economy.

To find out more information about the Leadership Development programs at the Banff Centre, visit: http://www.banffleadership.ca/

This week we take a different focus and talk with an illustrator rather then an author. Lynne Huras is the illustrator of the book Ned: The story of bear Six Nine Three.

To find out more about Lynne Huras visit her at: http://www.sillygoatstudio.ca/

This week Erin & Kristy talk with local adventurer and author Chic Scott, and we hear part 2 of Kristy's interview with Ward Cameron on bear safety.

This week Michelle talks with Dwayne Lepitski about the Banff Springs Snail, and Barb Johnston tells us about Salamanders in Waterton Lakes National Park.

This week we learn about Bike Fest from Diana Gould, and Christine LaRocque talks about Banff's welcome week.

Author of Expedition to the Edge, Lynn Martel talks about some of the amazing adventurers featured in her book, at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse.

For more information on the Alpine Club Of Canada visit: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/

For more on Lynn Martel check out: http://www.lynnmartel.ca/

From a presentation at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse listen as passionate hiker and author Craig Copeland shares some of his thoughts on hiking, and its importance to humanity.

To find out more about Craig & Kathy Copeland visit: http://www.hikingcamping.com

For more on the Alpine Club of Canada check out: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/

From a presentation at the Alpine Club Of Canada Clubhouse, hear author and outdoor enthusiast Ben Gadd talk about 'Why we head for the Woods'.

For more information on the Alpine Club of Canada visit: http://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/

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Graeme Pole talks about his book The Spiral Tunnels and the Big Hill. Find out about the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the engineering marvel that is the Spiral Tunnels.

To find out more about Graeme Pole visit: http://www.mountainvision.ca/

This week, Ward Cameron shares some insight into Bear Prevention Safety, and Eric Sethna the 2008 Mountain Idol winner talks about what he's been up to since winning the award.

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From a presentation to the Rocky Mountain Section of the Alpine Club of Canada, hear Steve Fedyna's version of the best 25 rock climbs in the Bow Valley.

Find out about upcoming Rocky Mountain Section events by visiting: http://www.accrockymtn.ca/

This week we hear about the Banff Legacy Trail from Marjorie Huculak, plus Brianna Burley talks about her exchange to Australia.

Hear my conversation with the authors of Forgotten Highways: Wilderness Journeys Down The Historic Trails Of The Canadian Rockies. We talk about the history of these trials, as well as what they're like to hike today, and you just might be surprised what you learn.

This week Camara talks with Cindy Mulherin from Banff's Mineral Springs Hospital, Pat Dowler fills us in on Student Legal Assistance in Banff, and Darren Enns gives us an update on the Land Use By-law process.

Hear my chat with Chip Olver about the book A Taste Of The Canadian Rockies Cookbook. Hear about recipes, as well as cooking tips at altitude and how to put together a cookbook.

On this the first episode of Highline Radio we learn about the Pink & Green Ribbon campaign from Julie Budgen, http://www.pinkandgreenribbon.com

We'll also hear about a project to make a giant vault in Mount McGillivray from guest Rob Alexander.

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This week, Michelle talks with Lorena Dmytriev about a recent citizenship ceremony held on Sulpher Mountain in Banff National Park. She also talks with Lori Rissling about Environment Week activities in Jasper.

This week we talk to Mary Lovell about the Alpine Club of Canada clubhouse open house, plus, we talk road closures. Banff Park Superintendent Kevin Van Tigem and local Tim Nokes share their views on vehicle restrictions on the Bow Valley Parkway.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Greg Horne's presentation, Scuds & Squeezes: What Do They Have In Common? Castleguard Cave Explorations.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Amanda Warman's presentation, Does Size Really Matter? Impacts Of Introduced Trout On Alpine Streams.

A powerful evening of story, song, and reflection with local adventurer Leanne Allison, and eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and a safe environment. With California singer/ songwriter Jennifer Berezan and special guest Joel Kroeker.

For more information on Joanna Macy visit http://www.joannamacy.net/

This week Michelle talks with Alan Dibb about caribou in Banff National Park, and Chris Fuoco about working at an Info Centre.

This week we learn about More Rocky Mountain Fairy Tales with Samantha Kotkas. http://www.storyfair.com/
We also hear about the upcoming Banff Heritage Tourism Awards from the Banff Heritage Corporation's Claire Wilkinson and Grant Canning from Banff Heritage Tourism.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Nathan DeBruyn's presentation, March of the Worm: An Exotic Parasite in Banff National Park Elk.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Bonnie McFarlane's presentation, Views On Vegetation Management: What The Locals Think.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Sheila Greaves' & Brad Himour's presentation on 2000 years of cultural history in Banff National Park.

This week I talk with Bill Corbett, author of 'The 11,000ers of the Canadian Rockies'. Bill talks about what it was like to climb the peaks, and write the book. We'll also hear some of the great stories about the 11,000ers, and those that climbed them.

This week Michelle Macullo talks with archaeologist Gwyn Langemann to learn about some of the cultural treasures in Banff and Jasper national parks. Then aquatics specialist Shelley Humphries talks about unwanted algae.

At a Parks Canada Research Update Speaker Series held at the Whyte Museum, we hear from Jean-Bernard Caron talking about 100 years of the Burgess Shale.

At a Parks Canada Research Update Speaker Series held at the Whyte Museum, we hear from Sheila Luey about Special Events in National Parks.

This week I talked with Reverend George Belcher about the celebration for the St.Georges-In-The-Pines Anglican Church turning 120 years old. Then Mike McIvor, president of the Bow Valley Naturalists was in to shed some insight about the much talked about Special Events in the Bow Valley.

This week I talk with Chic Scott, author of Deep Powder and Steep Rock: The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser. We talk about Hans of course and his amazing life, but we also get into Chic's connection with the family, and the research he did to write the book, including hiking the locations of some of Hans' early mountain trips.

For more information on Chic Scott and the book, visit
http://www.chicscott.com/

CBC Radio 'Ideas' host Paul Kennedy and a panel of guests offer a stimulating discussion about how the arts and arts inspired creative thinking can stimulate innovation. They explore whether hope and imagination can serve as the new currency for innovation as we seek powerful solutions to today's challenges.

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This week on the show we hear from Shelley Humpheries about fishing in the National Parks, and Martha Marpole talks about the Burgess Shale which is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its discovery this year.

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This week, Claire Wilkinson and Ralphine Locke from the Banff Heritage Corporation are back to talk about some more Landmarks & Legends. We'll hear about the Book & Art Den and the Banff Mountain School.

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Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Charlie Pacas explain where amphibian research is at 5 years after the Fairholme burn.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Barb talk about Selenium dynamics in Rocky Mountain lakes.

Part of the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series, hear Sarah Lord talk about Mercuray Contamination in Loons in Western Alberta.

Julian Norris of Outward Bound Canada shares findings from his PhD research on how nature based experiences can enhance learning and personal transformation.

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This week I talk with Sarah Burke about her book Kids Go Wild. It's a wonderful story about two kids, Sumey and Zack, who go camping with Zack's parents and proceed to teach them about the 7 leave no trace principles. It's a fun story, with a great message.

This week Michelle Macullo talks with Kelly Murray about berries at Tunnel Mountain Campground. Plus, Kathy Burden shares some info about upcoming fire projects.

This week I talk with Julian Noris about an upcoming event at the Banff Centre featuring eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, plus Derren Enns from the Town Of Banff is in to talk about the Land Use Bi-law review.

This week I talk with writer, guide and naturalist Ban Gadd about his new book 'Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours'. Learn about the book, geology, and some of the tours.

For more information on Ben Gadd visit http://www.bengadd.com/

This week on the show I talk with Farah Todosichuk and Shirleen Burnett about the AIDS Bow Valley presentation of the Vagina Monologues. Plus, Michale Lang from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is in to tell us about the opening of their new exhibit featuring Robert Bateman.

This week I chat with Lynn Martel, author of Expedition to the Edge: Stories of Worldwide Adventure. Lynn shares a bit of her background, including how she got into writing about adventurous people, plus she talks about some of her favourite stories in the book.

To find out more about Lynn Martel visit http://www.lynnmartel.ca/

This week I talk with Teresa Chikowich about community potluck and stories in Canmore. Chris from the Banff Information Centre tells us about what it's like to get ready for summer, and Lori from the Banff Volunteer Centre shares what's going on for volunteer week.

This week it's the final instalment of stories from Banff Elementary School. Listen to stories about giant snowmen, flying people, and fantastical places.

What Is Water? - Water is so prevalent in our lives, but how much do we really know about it?

Sharing - How good are humans at sharing water resources with the rest of nature?

Ecology - In what ways does water interact with the ecosystem?

Seasons - Find out about how water works in the different seasons of the Rockey Mountains.

Settlement - A look at how water has affected human settlement, and how human settlement has affected water.

Water Management - A look at some of the ways humans have tried and succeeded to control water.

Reality - What is the current state of the worlds fresh water supplies, and how does that affect us?

Conflict - Will a lack of fresh water lead to global conflict?

Sustainability - What choices must we make to live within our hydrological means?

Sacrifice - What will we need to give up in order to live responsibly within our means?

Gordon Stenhouse of the Foothills Research Institute’s grizzly bear research project discusses ten years of results. He focuses on applied management and directly links grizzly research to management. He also discusses mapping habitat, developing predictive models to explain bear habitat use, provincial grizzly bear numbers and new technologies that his research team has developed to aid bear conservation.

This week Mark talks with Cliff White about Beavers in Banff National Park, and we replay Mark's conversation with Lori Dowling about taxidermy.

This week on the show it's all about the Banff Elementary School. We hear a slew of stories, to wet your apatite for the Write To Shine conference at the end of April.

This week Mark talks with Kendra Van Dyk, Executive Assistant to Banff's Superintendent. We also learn about Norman Sanson from Lori Dowling, and Laurie Schwartz tells us what's up with Mountain WHIT.

This week on the show I talk with Elizabeth Kundert-Cameron the Whyte Museum and Archives Librarian/Archivist about their new display for the centenary of Conrad Cain's first coming to Canada. On the second half of the show, it's story time, as more students from Banff Elementary School read their stories and poems.

This week we learn about camping in Banff National Park from Acting Campgrounds Supervisor Kelly Murray, plus, Laurie Schwartz talks about a new presentation featuring Conrad Cain.

This week we're featuring stories from Banff Elementary School. And Rebecca Withers talks with us about homelessness.

Discover a leadership model that focuses on communication as the major tool of organizational effectiveness. Listen as Pamela Perkins, author of the Art and Science of Communication: Tools for Effective Communication in the Workplace shares some insight into this vital tool for 21st century leadership in the global workforce.
Find out more at http://www.hci-global.com/

And check out the Leadership Learning Lab Blog:
http://www.banffcentre.info/leadership/blogs/lab

This week Mark talks with some Kids In The Park about their recent foray into making ring tones. Then we hear from Amy Paran a Social Science Research Assistant about what it's like trying to get information from people, and what Parks Canada uses it for.

This week on the show, we introduce a new program Park Radio is participating in featuring the Banff Elementary School. I chat with Banff Elementary School principal Steve Greene about that. Plus, I'm joined by Cindy Mulherin, Executive Director of Mineral Springs Hospital, to talk about the recent suspension of obstetrics in Banff.

John Paczkowski shares with the Bow Valley Naturalists about the work being done by the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect the Siberian (Amur) Tigers, Far Eastern Leopard, and Brown Bear. Find out more about their work at http://www.wcs.org/globalconservation/Asia/russia

To find out more about the Bow Valley Naturalists visit: http://www.bowvalleynaturalists.org/

This week on the show Mark talks with the Coordinator of Volunteer Programs for Banff National Park, Tina Barzo about what opportunities exist for volunteering this summer. We also hear from Charlie Pacas, Aquatics Specialist for the Banff Field Unit about about a restoration project at Devon Lakes.

This week on the show JoAnn Gainor from Bow Valley Parent Link is in to talk about their Toy Lending Library. I talk with marilyn Ortwein from the Mountain Grannies of Canmore and Banff about their Chili in a hand made bowl event, and Banff Town Councilor and chair of the Banff Housing Corporation Stavros Karlos fills us in on some of the history of the Housing Corporation. We're also interested in what you have to say, let us know what you think about the Banff Housing Corporation's mandate to provide affordable housing in Banff, and how they're going about doing it.

A Leadership Learning Lab Exploratorium
Learn how to juggle, and discover juggling as a metaphor for the learning process and the constructive role of making
mistakes.

Find out more about Leadership Development at The Banff Centre
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Known as “The Land of Fire and Ice”, the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia is home to some of the largest brown bears on the planet. Erupting volcanoes, hundreds of glaciers and thousands of lakes and rivers are where one quarter of the world’s Pacific Salmon come to spawn. Listen as John Paczkowski talks about Kamchatka and the work being done by the Wildlife Conservation Society to protect the Brown Bear. Find out more about their work at http://www.wcs.org/kamchatka

This presentation was put on by Bow Valley Wildsmart. Learn more at: http://www.wildsmart.ca/

As part of the Exposure 2009 Photography festival, listen to internationally recognized artist Peter von Tiesenhausen as he talks about his work and its intent to bring about awareness of place and of our relation to the earth. Find out more http://www.tiesenhausen.net/

Conflict happens in all aspects of our lives, but it doesn't have to be only negative. Discover how conflict can also be a powerful spark for positive change and creativity using a number of unique physical theatre processes.

This week on the show, Mountain Parks Special Projects Officer Tracy LeBlanc tells us about a recent Ice Fields Parkway consultation as well as about new consultative measures Parks Canada is exploring. Plus, Douglas Kerr talks with Mark about winter driving.

This week on the show we take another look at Banff's heritage with Claire Wilkinson and Ralphine Locke from the Banff Heritage Corporation. We'll look at Homestead Landing and The Crandell Cabin. We'll get the lowdown on their historical importance as well as insights from someone intimately familiar with the sites.

On This weeks show I talk with Kate Rive from AIDS Bow Valley about their new awareness raising campaign involving a presentation of the Vagina Monologues. I also talk with Banff Town Councillor Chip Olver about the recent Banff Housing Corporation recommendations. What a show.

Listen as writer and architect Andrée Iffrig demonstrates how innovation techniques and sustainable design principles like bio-mimicry and connectivity can help today's organizations work together more effectively, and solve today's problems. Find out more information on Andrée Iffrig at:
http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/andreeiffrig

Sorry for the poor audio quality, but the information's fantastic.

How do debt-based currencies work? Why are our economies so fragile? How can nature help us understand our current economic world? Listen as Keith explores these questions and presents an ecological example.

This week on the show Mark talks with Lara Guenette about the revised guiding policy for Banff National Park. We also get some insight into what types of guiding goes on in Banff. Then, Mark talks with Adam Ford about the importance of the crossing structures over and under the transCanada highway.

This week on the show we take a look back at some of Banff's Heritage with two members of the Banff Heritage Corporation. Claire Wilkinson, Heritage Planner for the Town of Banff, and committee member Ralphine Locke tell us about Ping the Tailor and the Elkhorn Lodge's founder Belmore Browne.

This week on the show Mark talks with Lori Dowling about the healing properties of Hot Springs. Find out how the different minerals affect your health, and hear stories about people who've experienced the healing properties of Banff's Hot Springs.

This week on the show we here about the Exposure 2009 Photography festival, http://www.exposurecalgarybanff.com/ from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Tanya Bouchard. Plus, we'll hear from a presentation Leah Pengelly did for the Bow Valley Naturalists about her trip to the Arctic.

Leah Pengelly and Alex Taylor share their experiences from the summer of 2008 Arctic expedition of Students On Ice. http://www.studentsonice.com/ Hear about the beautiful Canadian Arctic landscape and what the students learnt about this vulnerable landscape. It's a fascinating journey through the Canadian North.

Nancy Hansen talks about her experience climbing all the 11000 ft peaks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Hear about some of the challenges, and some of the joys of this amazing achievement. The talk was recorded at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

The Bugaboo Dreams book launch; recorded at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Author Topher Donahue talks about how he came to write a book about Heli-Sports. Donahue tells about his first meeting with one of Canadian Mountain Holidays founders Hans Gmoser, and how that planted the seed for this compelling book. We also hear about some of the research Donahue undertook, and what that taught him about the use of helicopters in mountaineering. If that wasn't enough, we also get a peek at some of the book, with Donahue reading selected passages.

For more information on Bugaboo Dreams visit http://rmbooks.com/books/fall08/bugaboo_dreams.html

Learn some of the history behind the famous curator of the Banff Park Museum Norman Bethune Sanson

Hear about how clothing affects womens enjoyment of the mountain landscape in Banff at the turn of the 20th century

Hear about Banff's foray into attracting tourists in the winter

Find out some of the history of mountain guides and outfitters in Banff National Park

Hear about Banff's first Buffalo Paddock and the Park Superintendent who made it happen

Learn about curative spas at the turn of the 20th century

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series

From the Parks Canada Research Updates Speaker Series