Alberta Coal

• Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta

  Corb 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.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2025
  
• Country music star plans petition calling for ban on Alberta coal mining

  Canadian 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.

  Environment

  Nov 20, 2025
  
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• Alberta government pays out $95 million to end another coal policy lawsuit

  The 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.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2025
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• Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flop

  Two 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.

  Politics

  Jul 3, 2025
• Premier Danielle Smith faces raucous, angry town hall on Alberta’s coal policy

  The 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.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2025
• Protest over Grassy Mountain coal mine approval in southern Alberta

  Residents 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.

  Environment

  May 19, 2025
• Crowsnest Pass mayor excited about Northback coal exploration approval

  Australian-owned Northback Holdings Corp.'s project at Grassy Mountain was rejected in 2021.

  Economy

  May 16, 2025
• Alberta MLA ending coffee with constituents after coal backlash

  Energy Minister Brian Jean directed the Alberta Energy Regulator last month to lift the moratorium, allowing new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes.

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2025
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• Smith says Alberta taxpayers need to be protected from coal lawsuits as moratorium lifted

  Smith says the potential liability facing Alberta means the government needs to take the lawsuits seriously and taxpayers need to be protected.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2025
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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.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2025