Alberta Rockies

• 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
• 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
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• Alberta promises close watch on new mines but cuts oversight of coal polluted rivers

  The province's 2019 five-year monitoring plan shows stations on two rivers and a creek polluted with selenium from coal mines were mothballed.

  Politics

  Feb 1
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• Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data

  The province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is fuelling widespread criticism that includes concerns over selenium pollution.

  Environment

  Jan 25
• As hearing ends, fly fishing businessman weighs in on Alberta’s controversial coal policy

  A court hearing on Alberta’s controversial shift in coal policy has wrapped up. The case centres on a UCP government decision to allow open-pit coal mining on the eastern slopes.

  Environment

  Jan 20
• Alberta cancels recently issued coal leases in response to public outcry

  Savage said in an emailed statement that the province would cancel 11 recently issued coal leases and pause any future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• Public opposition growing: Petitions against Alberta coal mines top 100K signatures

  Government documents that have surfaced show three more recreation areas in the mountains and foothills are surrounded by coal exploration leases -- for a total of eight.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• Coronavirus: Face masks to be mandatory at Sunshine Village for ski season

  The resort will also be bringing in heated tents and portable washrooms to help with physical distancing.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2020
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• Alberta snowpack currently average to below average

  Alberta officials are keeping a close eye on the snowpack in the mountains west of Calgary, which could have an impact on flooding.

  Canada

  May 30, 2019
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• Strong winds, heavy snowfall boost avalanche risk west of Calgary

  Parks Canada says natural avalanches are possible and human-triggered ones are likely in the Rocky Mountains because of Monday’s strong winds and Tuesday’s heavy snowfall.

  Weather

  Mar 12, 2019