Environment

Alberta NDP proposes legislation to ban coal mining in Rocky Mountains

CALGARY - Alberta's Opposition NDP plans to introduce a private member's bill that would ban future coal mining and related activities on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.The proposed legisla...

Mar 15, 2021

Calgary energy company fined for blocking site inspection

A Calgary company has been ordered to pay $80,000 because it didn't allow Alberta Energy Regulator crews to inspect one of its sites.Land Petroleum International was found guilty in provincial court f...

Mar 12, 2021

'We got rid of it:' Canada, U.S. mark 30th anniversary of acid rain treaty

Tens of thousands of lakes were dying, their lifeless waters clear to the depths. Public statues were eroding, their features eaten away by acid falling from the skies.No more. Thirty years after Cana...

Mar 12, 2021

Invasive zebra mussels getting into Alberta through moss balls

Alberta Environment says people must take action immediately if they have purchased a certain type of moss balls after Jan. 1.Live zebra mussels have been found in moss (Marimo) balls recently importe...

Mar 11, 2021

Clearwater County writing letter to UCP sharing concerns over coal-mining

A municipal council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's constituency is the latest to express concern about the province's plan to expand coal mining in the Rocky Mountains.Clearwater County...

Mar 10, 2021

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...

Mar 09, 2021

Provincial and federal governments team for carbon emissions reduction working group

EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is teaming with Ottawa on a new working group that will explore ways to reduce emissions, diversify the economy and create jobs.The group will comprise of offi...

Mar 08, 2021

Avalanche warning issued for Rockies near Alberta/B.C. border

CROWSNEST PASS, AB - Backcountry recreators are asked to avoid treacherous terrain.Avalanche Canada has issued a special public avalanche warning for several regions on both sides of the provincial bo...

Mar 04, 2021

Wildfire season in Alberta starts March 1

March 1 marks the start of wildfire season in Alberta.This means anyone wanting to do burning, other than a campfire, must get a permit.Wildfire Information Officer Kelly Burke says people are being a...

Mar 01, 2021

Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data

EDMONTON - Some Alberta rivers and streams have already been heavily contaminated by coal mining, unreported government data suggests.The province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is f...

Feb 25, 2021