Alberta Coal Mining

• Another request made to federal government to join coal mine environmental review in Alberta

  A fourth request has been made to the federal government to get involved in the review of a coal mine proposed for Alberta's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Apr 6
• Alberta ranchers and landowners launch separate studies on coal mining impacts

  Two concerned groups are launching their own fact-finding mission to uncover the impacts of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Apr 1
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• Calgarians rally against open-pit coal mining Saturday

  More than 175 people gathered in Calgary on Saturday to rally against open-pit coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Mar 27
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• Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

  Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Mar 24
• Petition asks federal government to review overall effect of expanded coal mining in Alberta

  The petition contains 18,000 names from across Canada was started by by a member of the Niitsitapi Water Protectors from the Kainai band in the province's southwest.

  Environment

  Mar 22
• Alberta environment minister reassures rural areas coal mining doesn’t threaten water

  Alberta's environment minister is trying to reassure rural municipalities that their water supply isn't threatened by industrial development such as coal mines.

  Environment

  Mar 17
• NDP proposes legislation to ban coal mining in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains

  The proposed legislation comes as Alberta's United Conservative government is to hold public consultations at the end of this month on expanding coal mining in the area.

  Environment

  Mar 15
• Constituents in Alberta environment minister’s riding concerned over coal mining

  Clearwater County is writing a letter to the Alberta government saying people are worried about the effect open-pit coal mines could have on the area's environment and on tourism.

  Environment

  Mar 10
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• Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains

  Two of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains.

  Politics

  Feb 24
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• Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations, no other details

  Alberta's energy minister says public consultations on coal mining will begin on March 29.

  Politics

  Feb 23