Rocky Mountain Coal Mining

• New Alberta energy minister to keep coal moratorium, consider well cleanup breaks

  Alberta Energy Minister Peter Guthrie confirmed he has no plans to withdraw the order — although he wouldn't say how long it will remain.

  Environment

  Nov 8, 2022
  
• Pristine Alberta lake contaminated by dust from mountaintop coal mines: study

  The paper, published last week in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, concludes that it's crucial to consider more than just downstream effects from such mines.

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2022
  
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• 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 Court of Appeal denies appeal of regulator’s refusal to approve coal mine

  In a decision released Friday, the Alberta Court of Appeal turned down the request from Benga Mining and two area First Nations.

  Environment

  Jan 28, 2022
• Meeting with Kenney leaves mayor fearing Rocky Mountain coal mining concerns will be ignored

  High River's mayor is concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in Alberta's Rocky Mountains will be ignored — Premier Kenney said he is an "unapologetic supporter."

  Environment

  Jan 27, 2022
• Level playing field? Coal miners, environmentalists wrangle over Grassy Mountain hearing costs

  Benga Mining, on the hook for the costs from the Grassy Mountain project hearing, wants the amount trimmed drastically and claims some groups owe the company money.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2021
• Ottawa to conduct environmental review of new steelmaking coal projects over selenium concerns

  The decision will capture any proposals that emerge from the eight steelmaking coal exploration projects in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 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
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• Alberta scientists urge adoption of bill that would protect against coal mining

  Some 35 scientists from the University of Alberta are urging the provincial government to rethink its plans for expanding coal-mining in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2021
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• Alberta environment minister reassures rural areas coal mining doesn’t threaten water

  Alberta's environment minister is trying to reassure rural municipalities that their water supply isn't threatened by industrial development such as coal mines.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2021