Alberta 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
  
• Coal scientist warns Albertans of contamination from mining

  One of North America's top experts on pollution from coal mines is warning Albertans about the dangers of expanding the industry in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 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
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• 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