Environment

Feds urged to do own review of proposed Alberta coal mine expansion

OTTAWA - A lawyer at the centre of a lobbying effort to stop a coal mine from expanding in Alberta says the federal government's refusal to do its own environmental review of the project is ...

Jul 15, 2020

Company continues to pitch thermal energy technology

An Alberta company continues making its pitch to the Town of Rocky Mountain House for its technology that uses the earth's heat to generate electricity. The Eavor-Loop technology harnesses the planet'...

Jul 10, 2020

'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers

EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...

Jul 10, 2020

Alberta won't require full environmental assessments for sandpits

EDMONTON - Alberta is moving to change the legal definition of minerals to spare excavators from having to conduct environmental assessments for large sandpits.A court ruling earlier this spring would...

Jul 07, 2020

Alberta announces sandhill crane hunt for this fall

EDMONTON - Alberta has announced there will be a sandhill crane hunting season this fall a hunt that's been opposed by an environmental group and was previously rejected by the provincial government t...

Jul 06, 2020

Reported cougar sightings in east Red Deer prompt safety warnings

RCMP say two reports of cougar sightings in Red Deer are unfounded.The reports came in late last week from residents in Deer Park and Vanier, but police say they could not be substantiated. Alberta Fi...

Jul 06, 2020

Alberta government quietly halts closure of 17 provincial parks due to COVID-19

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has quietly halted the closure of 17 provincial parks and recreation sites this year because of COVID-19.The province had initially planned to fully or partially clos...

Jun 23, 2020

Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15

EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...

Jun 23, 2020

Canadians heading outdoors this summer are urged to look out for ticks

HALIFAX - Hikers in the forest and other outdoor activities are advised to be careful and watch out for ticks across the country.The tick season extends from spring to late fall, warns the Nature Cons...

Jun 22, 2020

Province announces reopening details of select historic sites

EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced that more historic sites and museums are set to open later this month.Following the successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton and the Royal...

Jun 18, 2020