Bighill Creek Preservation Society

To ensure the natural and historical values of Bighill Creek Watershed are preserved for this and future generations.
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BCPS 2026 BIOBLITZ – OxYoke Conservancy – Reminder

BCPS will hold its 4th annual BioBlitz in coordination with iNaturalist Canada, June 21 on the private Oxyoke Conservancy lands on Bighill Creek, just north of Big Hill Springs Provincial Park. The Oxyoke Conservancy is rich in native species of plants and animals...

Proposed Bill 28 could strip local control over gravel mining approvals

"Rocky View County has long been a battleground for gravel mining disputes, but a proposed legislative shift could soon strip the county council of its power to refuse new permits." - Riley Stovka in the Cochrane Eagle May 7, 2026 Find Riley's article discussing the...

Province Proposing to Take Over Gravel Pit Approvals

Following is an excellent letter from Rocky View Gravel Watch explaining proposed changes.  A link to Bill 28 is included. From: Rocky View Gravel Watch Date: April 20, 2026 To: Rocky View Gravel Watch <rockyviewgravelwatch@gmail.com> Subject: Province Proposing...

Premier Smith – Letter from BCPS

This past week BCPS wrote to elected officials and representatives as well as Premier Smith asking that the proposed Bill 28 be rescinded. Here is the BCPS letter to Premier Smith. The Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, May 8, 2026. Dear Premier Smith, As...

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