Environment

Alberta invests in three emissions reduction projects

Alberta's government is investing in projects it says will help industry reduce emissions, cut costs and create much-needed jobs.The province is investing $10 million into three projects through the T...

Aug 06, 2020

Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation updated

The provincial government says it is updating the Wildlife Regulation to improve wildlife conservation, enhance opportunities for hunters and trappers, and provide economic relief for outfitters.Alber...

Aug 05, 2020

Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

EDMONTON - Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands. The deal, a copy of which has been obtained by The Canadian Pr...

Aug 04, 2020

Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods

Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...

Aug 01, 2020

Plan ahead, leave early if you hope to enjoy day use areas

Patience is the key for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors at Alberta Parks amenities this long weekend. Day use capacity limits are in place including at Aspen Beach, Pigeon Lake and Crimson Lake. ...

Jul 31, 2020

Expansion of Alberta coal mine will need federal review: environment minister

OTTAWA - The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The existing Vista mine, which i...

Jul 30, 2020

Total writes off $9.3B in Alberta oilsands assets, cancels CAPP membership

French energy giant Total says it is writing off $9.3-billion (US$7 billion) worth of oilsands assets in Alberta and cancelling its membership in the Calgary-based Canadian Association of Petroleum Pr...

Jul 30, 2020

Parks across Alberta seeing damage from overuse, Nixon says

Parks across the province are facing the same overcrowding and environmental damage as seen in a west-central Alberta wilderness area, says Environment Minister Jason Nixon."The situation taking place...

Jul 30, 2020

Province updates emissions regulation

The provincial goernment says an expansion of eligibility in the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation will result in fewer Alberta industries will pay the federal carbon tax...

Jul 29, 2020

Report states Bighorn Backcountry overused, abused

EDMONTON - A vast section of Alberta backcountry once considered for a park is being overused by tens of thousands of campers who cut trees, strew garbage and trespass, says a provincial advisory comm...

Jul 28, 2020