Efforts to remove what are expected to be toxic levels of selenium in the Oldman River system due to potential open-pit coal mining in Alberta would likely have to be sustained for hundreds if not thousands of years, says a scientist. The estimate is based on a study modelling what will likely happen if eight […] Read more
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Survey rejects coal mining on Eastern Slopes
Albertans have overwhelmingly indicated in an online survey that areas such as the province’s Rocky Mountains and foothills are not appropriate for coal exploration and development. More than 90 percent of respondents felt certain areas should be restricted, making suggestions that ranged from the Rockies to areas near watersheds or in close proximity to farms. […] Read more
Alta. halts Category 2 coal exploration; keeps input terms
The Alberta government has halted coal exploration on Category 2 lands in the Eastern Slopes region of the Rocky Mountains in response to extensive public feedback, said Energy Minister Sonya Savage. It includes a three-week online survey by the government ending April 19 that attracted nearly 25,000 respondents, she said during a news conference April […] Read more
Alta. gov’t posts terms of reference for coal consultation
Environmentalists, landowners suspicious that process will focus on views on development but not on the environment
The provincial government’s handling of upcoming public consultations about open-pit coal mining along the Eastern Slopes of Alberta is an exercise in smoke and mirrors, said a ranch owner. “I have never in all my years seen a government that works so hard to do the wrong thing,” said Bobbi Lambright, secretary and director of […] Read more
Alta. gov’t posts terms of reference for coal consultation
The Alberta government’s handling of upcoming public consultations about open-pit coal mining in the province’s Eastern Slopes is an exercise in smoke and mirrors, says a ranch owner. “I have never in all my years seen a government that works so hard to do the wrong thing,” said Bobbi Lambright, secretary and director of the […] Read more
Critics question Alta. gov’t coal consultation
The roundabout way the terms of reference for upcoming public consultations for a new coal policy for Alberta have come to light is heightening the fears of people opposed to open-pit coal mining in the Eastern Slopes. “I mean, how can you trust this government when this is their approach to the consultation?” said Ian […] Read more
Alberta unveils details of coal consultations
Producers launch two independent studies to look at the potential impact of open-pit coal mining in the Eastern Slopes
The provincial government has appointed what it called an independent external committee to lead what it describes as a “comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy for Alberta.” The five-member committee will be responsible for designing and conducting the engagement, said a provincial statement. In the meantime, Albertans are invited […] Read more
Alta. producers launch coal mining studies
Ranchers fighting against open-pit coal mining in the Eastern Slopes aren’t waiting for the provincial government to provide details about public consultations for a new coal policy for Alberta. Producers have launched two independent studies to look at the potential impact of such projects, said Laura Laing of the Plateau Cattle Co. A study into […] Read more
Alberta NDP introduces bill to ban coal mining
The private member’s bill would stop future mining on the Eastern Slopes and require consultations on the region’s future
Alberta’s opposition NDP plans to start a private member’s bill to immediately ban future coal mining for all categories of land on the province’s Eastern Slopes. “The bill would then require a full consultation, based on current and best science, with all Albertans and with Indigenous communities to establish effective protections across the Eastern Slopes,” […] Read more
Alta. NDP propose Eastern Slopes coal mining ban
Alberta’s opposition NDP will be launching a private member’s bill to immediately ban future coal mining for all categories of land on the province’s Eastern Slopes. “The bill would then require a full consultation, based on current and best science, with all Albertans and with Indigenous communities to establish effective protections across the Eastern Slopes,” […] Read more
