Friends Of Banff Park Radio Podcasts
Radio Programs from Banff's Very Own Park Radio 101.1fm

A panel discussion with Larissa Barlow, editor of the Banff Crag and Canyon, and Hamish MacLean, editor of the Canmore Leader. This week, we discuss bikinis and bison. First we talk about the much-discussed Sports Illustrated swimsut photos. And, if you are still reading this and not on the Sports Illustrated website, Camara, Larissa and Hamish will talk about the possibility of re-introducing bison in Banff National Park.

The discussion airs Sunday morning around 8:45.

Find out more about bison re-introduction at: http://www.bisonbelong.ca/

Direct download: Panel_Discussion_-_February_27_11.mp3
Category:Affecting You -- posted at: 4:00 PM

Larry Whan stops in this week to chat with Shirley about what he's up to, the Pine Tree Players and Dark Mondays.

Direct download: Sketches_from_the_Bow_Valley_-_February_26_11.mp3
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In this week's Mountain View, Frank Slyde shares his thoughts on fax machines and new technology.

A Mountain View airs Saturday mornings around 8:15.

Direct download: A_Mountain_View_-_February_26_11.mp3
Category:Affecting You -- posted at: 4:00 PM

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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies hosted a conversation, brought to you by Bison Belong, about what the re-introduction of bison (buffalo) would mean for Banff National Park. In part one of this presentation, Tim O'Donoghue, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the experiences of living with bison near Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Kevin Van Tighem, Banff National Park Superintendent, speaks as well about Parks Canada's vision to bring wild bison into the park.

Check out the Bison Belong website: http://www.bisonbelong.ca/

Direct download: Living_with_Bison_Part_One.mp3
Category:On Tape -- posted at: 4:30 AM

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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies hosted a conversation, brought to you by Bison Belong, about what the re-introduction of bison (buffalo) would mean for Banff National Park. In part two of this presentation, a round-table panel discusses their varied perspectives on the issue as well as welcome audience questions and comments. The panel includes Bill Hunt, Parks Canada; Leslie Taylor, Consultant; Harvey Locke, Trustee, The Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation; Cliff White, Research Director, Canadian Rockies Bison Initiative; Gord Vaadeland, Executive Director of the Sturgeon River Plains Bison Stewards, SK; and Tim O'Donoghue, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. The event is mediated by Bill Luxton.

Check out the Bison Belong website: http://www.bisonbelong.ca/

Direct download: Living_with_Bison_Part_Two.mp3
Category:On Tape -- posted at: 4:00 AM

This week, Laurie Schwartz comes in to share some news about Mountain WIT, and plays a new tune about pine beetles. We also learn about road ecology with Kari Gunson.

Direct download: Off_the_Beaten_Track_-_February_24_11.mp3
Category:Off The Beaten Track -- posted at: 4:00 AM

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This week, a conversation about some of the amazing day trips available from Calgary with the author of 'Day Trips from Calagary', Bill Corbett. Within 2 hours in every direction from the city of Calgary you can find some fascinating sites to educate and entertain you. Host Allan Buckingham talks with Corbett about some of them, and why he included them in his book. 

Find out more about Bill Corbett and his books by visiting: http://www.billcorbett.ca/

Direct download: Alpine_Authors_Bill_Corbett-_Day_Trips_From_Calgary.mp3
Category:Alpine Authors -- posted at: 3:00 AM

A panel discussion with Larissa Barlow, editor of the Banff Crag and Canyon, and Hamish MacLean, editor of the Canmore Leader. This week, we discuss the police chase and shooting that started in Banff and continued into Harvie Heights. We also briefly touch on Bill 29.

The discussion airs Sunday morning around 8:45.

Direct download: Panel_Discussion_-_February_20_11.mp3
Category:Affecting You -- posted at: 4:00 PM

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In this episode, Claire Wilkinson, Planner with the Town of Banff talks with Ralphine Locke and Sarah Ramey about the Old Crag Cabin and it's long history in Banff.

Learn more about the Old Crag Cabin at: http://www.banff.ca/business/heritage-program/landmarks/crag-cabin.htm

Direct download: Landmarks_and_Legends_Series_Crag_Cabin.mp3
Category:Affecting You -- posted at: 4:00 PM

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This week, Michelle speaks with Canmore artist Lucie Bause about how she uses the mountains to create and explore. Parks Canada wildlife biologist, Jesse Whittington, also stops by to talk about wolf activity.

Direct download: Off_the_Beaten_Track_-_February_17_11.mp3
Category:Off The Beaten Track -- posted at: 4:00 AM