Wind Turbines

• Copper wire stolen from wind turbines sparks RCMP investigation

  RCMP said wind turbines north of Hayter, Alta., were damaged and had copper wire stolen from them earlier this week, prompting safety warnings from police.

  Crime

  Jul 13
  
• Hydro-Quebec turning to wind power for new energy production

  Hydro-Québec wants to generate ten thousand megawatts for power by 2035 with the construction of new wind turbines in different areas of Quebec.

  Canada

  May 30
  
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• Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to benefit from new wind farm

  Twenty-one wind turbines are slated to be built producing 147 MW of power, enough electricity for more than 30,000 homes.

  Canada

  Jan 31
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• Research enhances safety in wind industry

  "It is a long ways up and equally a long ways down. You’re often carrying equipment and tools and all your safety gea," professor Kelly Norgard said.

  Canada

  Jan 5
• Quebec introducing new rule to reduce bat deaths linked to wind farms

  The department says increasing turbine cut-in speeds has proven effective elsewhere and should significantly reduce the risk of bats colliding with turbines in Quebec.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2023
• McCain’s largest investment ever will expand potato-processing facility in Alberta

  McCain says the Coaldale expansion will also include wind turbines and solar panels to provide 100 per cent renewable electricity to the facility.

  Economy

  Mar 13, 2023
• Southern Alberta residents concerned over proposed wind farm

  According to TransAlta, it's now transitioning from a proposed to "mid-stage" project, in the process of stakeholder engagement and consultation.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2023
• Lethbridge College showcases wind turbine program to prospective Indigenous students

  Lethbridge College looked to blow away around 30 prospective students on Wednesday during an experiential learning day.

  Education

  Mar 16, 2022
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• No, renewable energy is not primarily to blame for Texas power failures

  In reality, officials say failures in natural gas, coal and nuclear energy systems were responsible for nearly twice as many outages as frozen wind turbines and solar panels.

  World

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Construction begins on wind energy facility near Assiniboia, Sask.

  Potentia Renewables Inc. and Saskpower celebrated the groundbreaking of a Saskatchewan wind energy project near Assiniboia on Monday afternoon.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2019