Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society

• Head of Alberta commission on Rocky Mountain coal mining concerned over new applications

  Last week, an Australia-based company resurrected a proposal for the Grassy Mountain steelmaking coal mine in southern Alberta, applying for three licences from the AER.

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2023
  
• Poor air quality in Winnipeg triggers cancellation of one business’s outdoor activities

  A special air quality statement in Winnipeg this week has left one organization cancelling outdoor activities, with smoke travelling from the Northwest Territories to the province.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2023
  
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• Organizations pushing for accelerated conservation efforts in Canada

  In 25 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has conserved more than 400,000 hectares of land in Alberta.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Alberta splits wildlife management into hunting, fishing and everything else

  No one from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas or Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism immediately responded to a request for comment on the rationale behind the change.

  Environment

  Feb 28, 2023
• Alberta group worries new cabinet could threaten environmental protections for parks

  Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says the new structure could mean parks intended to provide environmental protection will be managed for tourism or industrial activities.

  Environment

  Oct 26, 2022
• Proposed Calgary to Banff passenger train raises concerns with environmental groups

  The company has said it's considering using technology such as lighting or sound to warn animals about approaching trains and reduce wildlife deaths on the tracks.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2022
• Critics believe Alberta’s new anti red-tape legislation could do more harm on environment

  Bill 21 broadens the scope of who can set rules to any ``government, board, agency, association or person'' -- a provision that did not exist under the old legislation.

  Politics

  May 31, 2022
• 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, 2022
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• Alberta conservation group concerned about transfer of coal lease applications in Category 2 land

  With the coal policy review underway, a conservation group is raising concerns as some coal companies are continuing like operations will resume.

  Environment

  Oct 7, 2021
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• 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