Tag Archives: Environment
Biden, PM chat; U.S., Canada have plenty of common ground to work with, Trudeau says
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's White House has a lot in common cause with Canada, Justin Trudeau said Friday as he urged people to look past the new U.S. president's decision to kill off the Keystone XL pip...
Jan 22, 2021
Political scientists say Kenney must rethink pugilistic approach on oil, environment
EDMONTON - Political analysts say Premier Jason Kenney must rethink his traditional "fight back" approach and start building bridges to reconcile environmental concerns with oil and gas development. "...
Jan 22, 2021
Supreme Court won't review ruling in favour of officer who refused to euthanize bears
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a lower-court ruling that was a victory for a conservation officer who refused to euthanize two bear cubs.Bryce Casavant was dismissed from his job...
Jan 21, 2021
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