Alberta Wilderness Association

• Suncor tells Alberta Energy Regulator reconsidering approvals would arm industry opponents

  Oilsands giant Suncor says reopening the debate over mining an ecologically valuable wetland would play into the hands of industry opponents and upset Alberta's energy development.

  Environment

  Jul 28
  
• Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

  The McClelland Lake complex comprises two large patterned fens -- peat-producing wetlands featuring long strings of trees and shrubs separated by narrow pools.

  Economy

  Apr 17
  
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• Controversial Alberta coal mine could soon get green energy makeover

  Energy producers are hoping turn Tent Mountain's historic mining operation -- and its water-filled mining pits -- into a new stream of renewable energy.

  Environment

  Mar 16
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• Critics fear dispersing Alberta Fish and Wildlife will weaken environmental management

  Some scientists say crucial expertise within Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is being broken up and dispersed to ministries that may not share the same priorities. 

  Environment

  Feb 14
• Alberta releases recovery plans for 2 threatened caribou herds

  The Alberta government has released recovery plans for two herds of threatened caribou in the province's north.

  Environment

  Apr 8, 2022
• 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
• Environmental groups worry about logging in Alberta caribou habitat

  Environmental groups say West Fraser Timber has been directed to clear cut blocks next to a park in northwest Alberta that contains trees older than 100 years old.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2021
• Critics question lack of details on Alberta government plan for parks management

  It's been almost a year since the plan was revealed in the budget and Alberta Parks is to begin accepting reservations March 4 for this summer's camping season.

  Environment

  Feb 22, 2021
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• Environmental group concerned about native grasslands in southern Alberta

  The United Conservative government is holding an auction, which closes at noon Wednesday.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2021
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• Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year

  Landowners and area First Nations have filed applications challenging the legality of the government's decision to revoke the protections without consultations.

  Environment

  Dec 24, 2020