Medicine River Wildlife Centre

09/13/2026

Get the information you need on human-wildlife conflict situations and learn how to live better with wildlife by visiting our website.

https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/wildlife-conflict

09/13/2026

Medicine River Wildlife will be joining us on September 20th from 1:00-2:00pm where they will discuss what they do at their rehab facility, including an animal's journey as they go through the wildlife hospital, their treatment, housing, nutrition, exercise, and eventual release.
You'll even get to meet Otis or Olive the great horned owls!
This is a free event, with all donations going to Medicine River Wildlife. Drop in or pre-register through the events tab on our website.

09/13/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that more than $200,000 has been generously left to Medicine River Wildlife Centre through two estates! What a meaningful gift, and what a beautiful vote of confidence in the future of our work.

These funds will help move the next phase of our Visitor & Education Centre forward: pouring the concrete floor, installing windows, completing insulation and rough-in electrical, and, most importantly, turning on the heat so we have a closed-in building to continue working on through the winter.

Everything comes with a challenge however as these generous estate gifts are taking longer than expected to reach us while the tax process is completed. We’re hopeful that will be resolved soon, but we're at the mercy of the government process. In the meantime, we need to find a way to get this building closed up before winter arrives.

We know so many of you are eagerly waiting for this new place to connect with nature, learn about wildlife, and experience the work we do. We’re eager to get there too. If you can help us bridge the gap and get the building ready for winter, your support could help keep this project moving forward.

Give today at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E343083QE&id=15 and choose "New Visitor Centre Project".

Want more info? Give us a call at 403-728-3467. Thank you!

09/12/2026

Pay attention to MEEEEE!!!!

Some of our patients are a little more demanding than others...

09/12/2026

Our Summer Raffle wraps up the end of this month and we have tickets available!

PRIZE #1 (of 4): Carved from the Wild

This owl is definitely one of a kind! Handcrafted from wood and carved by chainsaw, this beautiful piece of wildlife-inspired art is valued at $150.

Tickets are just $5! Place your ticket in the prize jar for your chance to take this magnificent owl home. And the best part? Every ticket supports wildlife! Proceeds from our Summer Raffle help support the Medicine River Wildlife Centre wildlife hospital and education centre.

Draw: September 30, 2026
Raffle Licence #783483

Give us a call or stop by to get your tickets - 403-728-3467 - open daily from 10-4.

09/11/2026

Immerse yourself in nature.

Stroll the nature trail and have some fun in the wildlife homes playground, open every day during daylight hours. See you soon!

https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/visit

09/11/2026

Our education programs are designed to inspire curiosity, compassion and a sense of responsibility for the wildlife we share our communities with.

🌿 Pre-K to Grade 2
We introduce young learners to wildlife rehabilitation and explore the differences between wild and domestic animals through stories, pictures and visits from one of our education animals. Most importantly, students learn that even at their age, they can make a difference for wildlife.

🌿 Grades 3–6
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation through a digital presentation featuring our hospital procedures, the species we care for and the injuries we commonly see. We talk about what to do when wildlife is injured and then take a bigger look at why those injuries happen. From roads and windows to simple misinformation, students discover how our actions can affect wildlife.

Our goal? To leave students knowing that their choices matter, their voices matter, and they have the power to make a difference.

And, of course… they get to see an owl! 🦉💚

09/11/2026

Get wildlife first aid tips, request patient updates, and learn more about what we do by visiting our website.

https://medicineriverwildlifecentre.ca/hospital

09/10/2026

Wow! Our AMAZING friends and supporters at Back To Nature Apparel have put together a beautiful overview of our Raptor Compound Unveiling event. Check it out!

🦅 What does it take to build a place where an eagle can learn to fly again?

We recently had the privilege of attending the Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Day at Medicine River Wildlife Centre in Central Alberta, and getting a behind-the-scenes tour of their newly completed Raptor Compound.

And wow...there is SO much more to this building than we ever realized!

From enclosures designed around which birds can safely see one another, to a 120-foot-long eagle flight cage and resident raptors who help nurture young birds that come into care, every detail has a purpose.

But what touched us most was the story behind it.

This approximately quarter-million-dollar facility came together through donated materials, large and small financial gifts, and countless hours of donated labour. It really is a beautiful example of what can happen when a community comes together for wildlife. ❤️

We’re taking you behind the scenes in our newest blog and sharing some of the fascinating things we learned during our visit.

👉 Come inside the new Raptor Compound with us.
https://backtonatureapparel.com/blogs/news/inside-medicine-river-wildlife-centres-new-raptor-compound

09/09/2026

For all the students who might be wondering, the Medicine River Wildlife Centre arrived just before 4 pm today to rescue our bat.

This is the same awesome group of people who shared their amazing owl, Olive, with our Gr 3 class last year!

Our bat is a ‘little brown’ bat and will likely make a full recovery!

Have a great long weekend everyone!