Wind Turbine

• N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

  A 13-turbine wind farm is worrying federal officials, who say there isn't enough information about what impact the project will have on endangered birds.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
• First turbine goes online at Saint John wind farm

  Following construction delays, the Burchill Wind Project turned on it's first turbine Friday afternoon. Officials believe the 10 turbine farm will be operational this spring.

  Environment

  Feb 21, 2023
  
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• Turbines at N.B. Burchill Wind Project expected to be operational by December

  Construction of the ten-turbine renewable energy site in New Brunswick is expected to help maintain stable rates for Saint John Energy customers.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
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• Design led to foundation cracks and collapse of New Brunswick wind turbine

  An investigation into the collapse of a large wind turbine in southeast New Brunswick last October is blaming the design of the structure.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
• Renewable energy: Inside Alberta’s wind and solar boom

  In the heart of oil country, renewable energy is taking flight as giant new wind and solar projects create new opportunities for Alberta's workforce.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2021
• Alberta Utilities Commission seeks public feedback on Lomond wind project

  “[The process is in place] to ensure that everyone has a chance to have input, but also that that input has an opportunity for opposing parties to examine it."

  Environment

  Feb 2, 2021
• HALO participates in collaborative wind farm rescue exercise in southern Alberta

  Air Ambulance is just one agency ready for life-saving action, after participating in an emergency training exercise at a southern Alberta wind farm.

  Aug 26, 2020
• Proposed wind farm prompts concern from residents of Lomond, Alta

  A proposed 24,000-acre wind farm near Lomond, Alta., has some residents in the area worried about the future of their farmland.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2020
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• Date set for dismantling of wind turbines in Prince Edward Country

  A Prince Edward County resident who has one of nine turbines on her property tells Global News she wants it to remain there and is urging all levels of government to rethink the decommissioning of the project.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
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• Nova Scotia Power says it now generates 30 per cent of its power from renewables

  Nova Scotia Power says 30 per cent of the electricity it produced in 2018 came from renewable sources such as wind power.

  Politics

  Jun 10, 2019