Alberta coal

• Montem Resources mulls Alberta government’s decision on coal development

  Montem Resources is considering the Alberta government's decision last month to extend a pause on coal development on the summits and eastern slopes of the Rockies.

  Environment

  Apr 8
  
• Provinces agree on nuclear energy plan for small reactors to reduce emissions

  On Monday, the provinces' energy ministers agreed to a proposal for small modular reactors. The first 300-megawatt plant is to be built in Darlington, Ont., east of Toronto.

  Canada

  Mar 28
  
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• NDP bill to protect Alberta Rockies from coal mining dies in legislature committee

  A private member's bill before the Alberta legislature that would have blocked all coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains has died after government members voted against it.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Alberta to extend pause on Rocky Mountain coal mines

  The Alberta government announced Friday it's renewing and expanding its restrictions on coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Mar 4
• Opposition calling on Alberta government to release coal reports

  Justin Brattinga, a spokesperson for the premier's office, provided a statement to Global News saying the reports will be disclosed.

  Politics

  Jan 28
• Alberta Court of Appeal denies appeal of regulator’s refusal to approve coal mine

  In a decision released Friday, the Alberta Court of Appeal turned down the request from Benga Mining and two area First Nations.

  Environment

  Jan 28
• Meeting with Kenney leaves mayor fearing Rocky Mountain coal mining concerns will be ignored

  High River's mayor is concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains will be ignored — Premier Kenney said he is an "unapologetic supporter."

  Environment

  Jan 27
• Getting off coal, how Capital Power plans to completely transform Genesee

  The Genesee power plant is currently being converted from coal fired to natural gas, the new turbines are also hydrogen ready when there's enough supply to make that switch.

  Economy

  Jan 5
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• Level playing field? Coal miners, environmentalists wrangle over Grassy Mountain hearing costs

  Benga Mining, on the hook for the costs from the Grassy Mountain project hearing, wants the amount trimmed drastically and claims some groups owe the company money.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2021
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• First Nations say coal company misrepresenting relationships to review group

  The Kainai and Siksika First Nations say Montem Resources is not accurate in its description of the company's relationship with them in its project description.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2021