Rockies

• New group hopes people venture further south to explore Alberta’s Rockies

  Hoping to boost tourism in Alberta's southwest, the South Canadian Rockies Tourist Association decided to come together.

  Features

  Feb 18
  
• Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame calls the name of Jeff Francis in 2022

  Jeff Francis, who now calls London, Ont., home, has been called to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

  Sports

  Feb 2
  
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• To mine or not to mine? Rocky Mountain coal mining decision set for 2022

  Alberta's energy minister is said to release reports in early 2022 that will determine the future of coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountain foothills and eastern slopes.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2021
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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
• ‘We are deeply, deeply concerned’: Anti-coal mining car rally in southern Alberta hits road block

  A car rally to protest coal mining on the Piikani Nation took place Saturday morning. But, those who took part were met with a surprise at their final destination.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021
• B.C. First Nation joins calls for Ottawa to step in on review of Alberta coal project

  The Ktunaxa First Nation says it has little faith in Alberta's ability to hear their concerns over the Tent Mountain project.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2021
• Staff at Alberta’s Castle Mountain reflect on challenging but rewarding season as resort closes

  Many ski hills are closing for the season in Alberta, including Castle Mountain. Skiers and snowboarders are reflecting on what’s been a challenging but rewarding season.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2021
• Coal mining protesters in southern Alberta making sure their voices are heard

  Dozens gathered to protest against coal mining in the Rocky Mountains at the monolith off Highway 22 in southern Alberta on Sunday afternoon.

  Environment

  Mar 15, 2021
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• Alberta’s UCP caucus says it launched campaign to inform people about coal

  In response to intense public reaction to the Alberta government's change in coal policy, the UCP caucus has launched a new information campaign.

  Environment

  Jan 25, 2021
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• Alberta government policy change on coal mining in Rockies in court

  Alberta ranchers and First Nations oppose the government's decision to revoke a coal policy from 1976 that blocked development on some parts of the eastern slopes of the Rockies.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021