Alberta Coal
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Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in AlbertaCorb Lund says he's seeking the intervention as new coal mines could threaten land and water on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and affect the Prairies downstream.EnvironmentDec 8
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Country music star plans petition calling for ban on Alberta coal miningCanadian country music star Corb Lund is waiting to hear if his application for a petition against coal mining in the eastern slopes will be approved by Elections Alberta.EnvironmentNov 20
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Alberta government pays out $95 million to end another coal policy lawsuitThe companies suing the province argue their land was expropriated after Alberta suddenly reinstated its long-standing coal policy in 2022, less than two years after it was lifted.PoliticsOct 24
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Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flopTwo of the five coal companies, who were suing the province for $16 billion over its mining policy flip-flop, have reached a settlement agreement with the province.PoliticsJul 3
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Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on Alberta’s coal policyThe event was scheduled to last two hours, but the premier asked to take questions for an extra 30 minutes after the clock had run out.PoliticsJun 12
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Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern AlbertaResidents in southern Alberta rallied to voice concerns over a recent AER ruling on coal mining. However, some residents feel the decision was the right move for southern Alberta.EnvironmentMay 19
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Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback coal exploration approvalAustralian-owned Northback Holdings Corp.'s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021.EconomyMay 16
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Alberta MLA ending coffee with constituents after coal backlashEnergy Minister Brian Jean directed the Alberta Energy Regulator last month to lift the moratorium, allowing new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes.PoliticsFeb 6
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Smith says Alberta taxpayers need to be protected from coal lawsuits as moratorium liftedSmith says the potential liability facing Alberta means the government needs to take the lawsuits seriously and taxpayers need to be protected.PoliticsJan 21
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Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics concerned it’s ‘open season’In a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator posted to its website, Energy Minister Brian Jean said lifting a 2022 moratorium will "reduce regulatory confusion" around coal mining.PoliticsJan 21
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