Mining company applies for Grassy Mountain drilling permit
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Mining company applies for Grassy Mountain drilling permit
Description
September 19, 2023
Another coal exploration attempt is underway in the Crowsnest Pass. Northback Holdings Corporation, formerly known as Benga Mining Limited, has submitted an application to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a deep drilling permit on the Grassy Mountain deposit north of Blairmore. As Erik Bay explains, Grassy Mountain has been a key piece of land in Alberta’s coal mining debate.
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Mining company applies for Grassy Mountain drilling permit01:55 | September 19, 2023 -
Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage01:53 | May 4, 2026 -
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026 -
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park02:12 | May 3, 2026 -
Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes02:04 | May 3, 2026 -
Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills02:23 | April 30, 2026 -
What does this late season snowfall mean for Calgary’s spring?01:38 | April 16, 2026 -
WildSmart holds free Bear Day events in Canmore04:53 | April 15, 2026 -
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Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program02:07 | March 24, 2026 -
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Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026 -
Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures01:57 | February 22, 2026 -
Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region03:09 | February 11, 2026 -
Following the Monarchs: Photographer Jamie Rojo on migration, conservation and capturing nature’s wonders04:23 | January 29, 2026 -
Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026 -
City officials working on next steps for replacing Bearspaw feeder main02:07 | January 17, 2026 -
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Coastal First Nations in B.C.01:53 | January 13, 2026 -
Calgary Close-up: Panel urges quick action to stabilize city water system after catastrophic breaks13:04 | January 11, 2026
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Mining company applies for Grassy Mountain drilling permit01:55 | September 19, 2023
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Alberta deploys wildfire resources amid evacuation alerts, damage01:53 | May 4, 2026
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Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park02:12 | May 3, 2026
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Wildfire in Sandy Beach, Alta., burns down three homes02:04 | May 3, 2026
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Alberta boosts wildfire defences in Cypress Hills02:23 | April 30, 2026
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What does this late season snowfall mean for Calgary’s spring?01:38 | April 16, 2026
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WildSmart holds free Bear Day events in Canmore04:53 | April 15, 2026
-
Elk Island National Park sends wood bison to Alaska as part of conservation efforts01:37 | April 13, 2026
-
City of Calgary says Mother Nature has pothole crews playing catch-up01:56 | April 11, 2026
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Reopen Alberta’s grizzly bear hunt? RMA calls for policy reform to curb growing encounters02:06 | April 8, 2026
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Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report02:02 | April 6, 2026
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-
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Calgary’s final ‘drive to zero’ video released with emotional plea02:01 | March 27, 2026
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Rising fuel prices have Canadians reconsidering their vehicle, vacation01:59 | March 25, 2026
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Massive cleanup of Icefields Parkway after Parks Canada triggers avalanche01:37 | March 24, 2026
-
Alberta selling 6 vacant lots purchased as part of flood buyback program02:07 | March 24, 2026
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Contrasting national park plans pit Canada against the United States02:14 | March 19, 2026
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What is a heat pump and how can it keep your home comfortable all year round02:58 | March 13, 2026
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2026 named first International Year of the Woman Farmer04:43 | March 4, 2026
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Dangerous avalanche conditions expected to persist across western Canada until winter ends02:09 | March 1, 2026
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Two people swept up in Alberta avalanche, one person critical01:40 | February 27, 2026
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Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026
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Petition against Alberta eastern slopes coal mining starts collecting signatures01:57 | February 22, 2026
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Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region03:09 | February 11, 2026
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Following the Monarchs: Photographer Jamie Rojo on migration, conservation and capturing nature’s wonders04:23 | January 29, 2026
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Albertans learn all about staying safe outdoors during the winter02:07 | January 18, 2026
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City officials working on next steps for replacing Bearspaw feeder main02:07 | January 17, 2026
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Mining company applies for Grassy Mountain drilling permit
Description
September 19, 2023
Another coal exploration attempt is underway in the Crowsnest Pass. Northback Holdings Corporation, formerly known as Benga Mining Limited, has submitted an application to the Alberta Energy Regulator for a deep drilling permit on the Grassy Mountain deposit north of Blairmore. As Erik Bay explains, Grassy Mountain has been a key piece of land in Alberta’s coal mining debate.
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