Alberta Rockies

• Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in Rockies

  The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says High River has joined 30 organizations to endorse the document called "A Coal Policy for Alberta — 2022 and Beyond."

  Environment

  May 25
  
• Waterton Lakes National Park open for summer amid tight labour market

  With a tighter than normal job market, some business owners in Waterton National Park are finding it unusually difficult to fill seasonal roles. 

  Lifestyle

  May 15
  
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• 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
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• Opposition questions claim that $10M from Kananaskis park pass is improving area

  But New Democrat Opposition critic Marlin Schmidt said there's evidence that upkeep still isn't keeping up with maintenance on the area.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
• Stoney Nakoda celebrate name change of Alberta mountain landmark

  The formation, visible from the mountain town of Canmore, will now be known by its original name Anu Katha Ipa, or Bald Eagle Peak.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
• Study warns Alberta has failed to consider damage to foothills from coal mining

  The report says mines would pose a serious threat to both the quality and quantity of downstream water.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2021
• Coal mine selenium in bighorn sheep known to Alberta government: scientist

  A retired senior biologist with Alberta Environment says his research showed selenium in those sheep were "miles higher" than in any other population in the province.

  Environment

  May 11, 2021
• Alberta legislature turns down NDP request for debate on Rockies coal mining

  A letter signed by 35 scientists from the University of Alberta's biology department urged the government to allow the debate.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2021
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• First Nations seek federal involvement, call Alberta review of coal project inadequate

  The Siksika and Kainai say the review planned by Alberta's energy regulator of the Montem Resources Tent Mountain proposal falls far short.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Coal scientist warns Albertans of contamination from mining

  One of North America's top experts on pollution from coal mines is warning Albertans about the dangers of expanding the industry in the province's Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2021