A Family Legacy of Land Stewardship

Agricultural land is more than just fields and fences—it’s our food source, our recreation space, wildlife habitat, and a living connection to history and culture. For my family, protecting this land isn’t just talk; it’s a lifelong commitment.

A Family With Different Views
The Copithorne family is large, and there are diverse views on land use. While some have embraced development as part of growth and family change, we believe protecting ranchland is vital because once it’s lost, it’s gone forever. That belief has shaped our family’s commitment to conservation.

4,480 Acres Protected Forever

 Our family has placed seven full sections - 4,480 acres - under a conservation easement with the SALTS (Southern Alberta Land Trust Society). This land along the Jumping Pound Creek, is one of the largest gifts to date and larger than Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. This land will stay in agriculture as native grassland, provide wildlife habitat, and support ecosystems for generations.

A Legacy That Spans Generations
My great-grandfather once owned Nose Hill Park, and chose to sell it instead of develop it, preserving natural space for generations of Calgarians and the Blackfoot people. My grandfather, Clarence Copithorne, helped save the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site and spurred Lougheed into action to create Kananaskis Country, a beloved mountain park.

A Shared Responsibility
These choices shape the future and more families are realizing that some lands are too precious to develop. Protecting them isn’t just personal—it’s a gift to our communities and a lasting legacy.

We Don’t Just Talk — We Act
We’ve protected thousands of acres and hope our story inspires others to think about the long-term value of the land they love.

Because once it’s gone—we don’t get it back.