Alberta Environment

• Dead birds freeze into Lethbridge’s Henderson Lake in ‘mortality event’

  The City of Lethbridge is looking into the deaths of numerous waterfowl at Henderson Lake, including ducks and geese.

  Environment

  Jan 17
  
• TransAlta completes Canadian conversion from coal to natural gas power

  TransAlta says the conversion of the Keephills Unit 3 power plant west of Edmonton to natural gas is the last of three plant conversions from coal the company has undertaken.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 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
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• New Alberta rules hope to address issue of abandoned oil and gas wells

  The new rules will require the energy industry to spend $422 million next year and slightly more in 2023 on cleanup and remediation.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Scientists say new Alberta Trails Act threatens already stressed environment

  Alberta scientists say proposed legislation governing backcountry trails on public lands will thwart efforts to restore nature and will stress an already overtaxed landscape.

  Environment

  Nov 14, 2021
• 6-week extension granted for panel to deliver its report on Rockies coal mining

  Minister Savage said she's granted the committee's request for an extension until the end of the year because of the volume of material it has received.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
• Alberta government introduces bill to upgrade thousands of kilometres of nature trails

  Alberta is proposing legislation that the government says would modernize and upgrade thousands of kilometres of recreational trails on public lands.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2021
• Crews respond to oil spill at northeast Edmonton garage

  Approximately 1,000 litres of used oil was released in a garage parking lot near 50 Street NW and 165 Avenue NW just after noon on Wednesday.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2021
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• Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: experts

  Professor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Conservation specialists concerned over irrigation expansion in southern Alberta

  Its first phase includes the conversion of canals to pipelines, while the second phases involved the expansion of four reservoirs.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021