Wildlife corridor in Alberta named after Jim Prentice

COLEMAN, AB — A wildlife corridor in southwest Alberta is being named in honour of the late Premier Jim Prentice.

The Nature conservancy of Canada, along with the Prentice family and the government of Alberta made the announcement in Coleman Friday morning. The corridor, which will be known as the Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor, is located in the Crowsnest Pass.

“We, the Prentice family, are pleased that the Nature Conservancy of Canada is honouring Jim in this special way,” said Karen Prentice, wife of the late Jim Prentice in a statement. “It is a fitting tribute to his connection to the Crowsnest Pass and passion for nature. The creation of the corridor in Jim’s name will be a meaningful legacy for Canada that I hope his friends and colleagues will help support this project.”

“Mr. Prentice loved his province,,” said Premier Rachel Notley in a news release. “In the true spirit and commitment of public service, he worked tirelessly to protect it for the people of this province. All Albertans will benefit from this beautiful natural space, forever protected in his name.”