Environment

Alberta didn't consider impact of mountain coal mining on tourism, official says

An Alberta government official says the impact of coal mining in the Rocky Mountains on the province's tourism industry wasn't considered before a policy protecting those summits and foothills was rev...

Apr 22, 2021

Local MPs pleased with Conservative climate change plan

The Conservative MP for Red Deer - Lacombe says central Alberta stands to benefit from his party's proposed new climate change plan.Blaine Calkins says the plan would scrap the current federal carbon ...

Apr 22, 2021

Earth Day commentary: Finding hope for the planet in an old sweater

During the pandemic, many of us have spent several months at home. To pass the time, we have started tackling projects that have been on our to-do lists for months, even years. For me, that meant clea...

Apr 22, 2021

RDC’s Alternative Energy Initiative recognized nationally as a leader in sustainability

Red Deer College has been recognized by Clean50 for its use of sustainable technologies to provide learning and research opportunities for students, faculty and industry partners, as well as to reduce...

Apr 21, 2021

Rocky town council wants better coal consultation with province

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountai...

Apr 21, 2021

Lacombe County launching lead testing program

Lacombe County will launch a lead testing program this summer to ensure residents have safe drinking water in their homes and businesses. County officials say this program is in response to updated gu...

Apr 21, 2021

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

EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use."The terms of referenc...

Apr 16, 2021

Conservatives plan to introduce $20-per-tonne carbon price in climate plan

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pitching a $20-per-tonne carbon price for consumers in his party's $5-billion plan to tackle climate change.The move represents a major policy shift for th...

Apr 15, 2021

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

EDMONTON - An Opposition bill that proposes Alberta's Rocky Mountains be protected from open-pit coal mines can more forward for debate in the provincial legislature.The committee that recommends whic...

Apr 13, 2021

Red Deer County issues fire advisory

A restricted fire order is now in effect for all of Red Deer County. "A fast spring thaw has created dry conditions, which can lead to a fire growing out of control," county officials say in a release...

Apr 07, 2021