Alberta has been slow to implement biogas digester technology, says feedlot manager who is building a large system
A biogas digester to be built in Alberta is getting a rougher ride from opponents than expected, especially given the digester would reduce odours from the High River feedlot and produce renewable energy from methane gas now released into the environment. Rimrock Feeders is about six kilometres from High River, south of Calgary, where about […] Read moreTag Archives Rimrock Feeders
Appeal process put in place for Alta. biodigester
Mediation is planned for spring; if unsuccessful, it will be followed by an Environmental Appeals Board public hearing
CALGARY — One of the people fighting the Alberta government’s approval of a proposed $70 million biodigester doesn’t expect much will come of provincial mediation slated for May 30 as part of the appeal process. “I think for the whole group, there’s just too many concerns involved,” said Benita Estes. Related stories: Alta. residents to […] Read more
Alta. residents to appeal biodigester approval
CALGARY — The fight by High River, Alta., and area residents against a proposed $70 million biodigester will continue despite the Alberta government’s approval of the project. Residents opposed plan to appeal the decision to the provincial Environmental Appeals Board, said Benita Estes, whose rural home in Foothills County is about 200 metres from the […] Read more
Alta. town keeps up pressure on biodigester plan
Residents call for provincial moratorium amid fears project would add to feedlot odours they already experience
Residents of an Alberta community want a moratorium placed on biodigester projects in the province. The construction of one such project has been proposed for a feedlot near High River, Alta., and residents fear it will add to the foul smells they already endure from the operation. Related stories on this issue: Residents remain fearful […] Read more
