Tag Archives: Environment
As Alberta debates coal mining, industry already affecting once-protected Rockies
Coal mining is already having an impact in Alberta's Rocky Mountains even as debate intensifies over the industry's presence in one of the province's most beloved landscapes. "They've been very active...
Jan 21, 2021
Northeast communities frustrated with snowmobilers not following routes
The pro shop manager for Pasquia Golf Course in Carrot River saw an unwelcomed surprise on the No. nine green.Karen Gray discovered snowmobile tracks on the golf course on Jan. 12. She's disappointed ...
Jan 20, 2021
Hannin Creek Centre recognized by United Nations
The Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre on the shores of Candle Lake has been recognized with an award from the United Nations. The centre earned a Global Acknowledged Flagship Project ...
Jan 20, 2021
'Out in the cold:' Rancher's lawyer says Alberta should have consulted on coal policy
CALGARY - A lawyer for a rancher trying to get a judge to force the Alberta government to reconsider its decision to throw out a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from coal mines says his clie...
Jan 19, 2021
Trudeau vows to keep up the fight to sway U.S. on merits of Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON - Canada won't stop trying to convince Joe Biden of the merits of Keystone XL, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insisted Tuesday, despite reports the U.S. president-elect appears poised to sig...
Jan 19, 2021
Annamie Paul charts new course for Green party — through crowded waters
OTTAWA - Annamie Paul has spent most of the past 10 months holed up in her apartment, just like you. But the Green leader's stationary status belies the quick pivot her team is making as they seek to ...
Jan 19, 2021
Battleford considers mobile app for trail system
Many Battlefords residents have decided to spend more time out on the local River Valley trail system during the pandemic and the Town of Battleford is looking to help them to stop and get their beari...
Jan 18, 2021
Public opposition growing: Petitions against Alberta coal mines top 100K signatures
Public opposition to the Alberta government's plan to expand coal mining in the Rocky Mountains is growing with tens of thousands of people signing petitions, writing letters and joining online groups...
Jan 18, 2021
Alberta cancels coal leases, pauses future sales, as opposition increases
EDMONTON - Alberta has decided to cancel recently issued coal leases in the Rocky Mountains, as public opposition grows to the United Conservative government's plan to expand coal mining in the area. ...
Jan 18, 2021
Kenney says killing Keystone sets risky precedent, puts Alberta on hook for $1B
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says cancelling the Keystone XL expansion risks a dangerous precedent for other pipelines stretching from Canada to south of the border."I'm not sure that peopl...
Jan 18, 2021