1976 Coal Policy

• Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development: coal committee

  'There was such a dam of public sentiment built up behind this issue, it's like opening a sluice gate,' said Ron Wallace, chairman of the province's coal policy committee.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2021
  
• Piikani Nation members want more involvement in Alberta’s public coal consultations

  A concerned group of Piikani Nation members say they are looking for answers ahead of public consultations on coal mining in Alberta. 

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2021
  
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• Coal mining protesters in southern Alberta making sure their voices are heard

  Dozens gathered to protest against coal mining in the Rocky Mountains at the monolith off Highway 22 in southern Alberta on Sunday afternoon.

  Environment

  Mar 15, 2021
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• Saskatchewan environmental groups welcome reinstatement of Alberta coal policy

  Water stewardship groups were concerned about downstream contamination in Saskatchewan resulting from coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2021
• Doubts raised over protections from reinstated 1976 Alberta coal policy

  Environmentalist Kevin van Tighem says the energy minister's letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator still allows for the possibility of open-pit mines.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2021
• Alberta to reinstate 1976 coal policy revoked last spring after public outcry

  The province said Monday morning this move includes reinstating the four coal categories which dictated where and how coal leasing, exploration and development could occur.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2021