Rocky Mountains

• Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns

  A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be able to ask questions about water or land use.

  Environment

  Apr 15
• Opposition bill against coal mining in Rockies can proceed to legislature: committee

  Committee clerk Warren Huffman confirmed it's the first Opposition-sponsored private member's bill the committee hasn't rejected since the UCP came to power.

  Environment

  Apr 13
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• 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
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• Alberta Opposition says private member’s bill would protect mountains from coal mines

  Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley is tabling proposed legislation she says would protect the province's Rocky Mountains from new open-pit coal mines.

  Environment

  Apr 7
• Lethbridge man faces $600 fine for trespassing while filming anti-coal video

  Over a dozen protestors from all over central and southern Alberta could be seen protesting outside of the courthouse Tuesday morning.

  Environment

  Apr 6
• Number of grizzlies has doubled in parts of Alberta Rockies since 2005: survey

  There are now about 88 grizzlies in the vast stretch of Rocky Mountain summits and foothills between the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 11.

  Environment

  Mar 31
• Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

  Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Mar 24
• Petition asks federal government to review overall effect of expanded coal mining in Alberta

  The petition contains 18,000 names from across Canada was started by by a member of the Niitsitapi Water Protectors from the Kainai band in the province's southwest.

  Environment

  Mar 22
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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
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• Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: Savage

  Alberta's energy minister has promised people will be able to say "no'' to coal mining in the Rocky Mountains during upcoming consultations.

  Economy

  Mar 16