Removing fences near Buffalo Lake Moraine – Sep. 28
Help the tear-down a fence line that is currently interfering with natural wildlife movement, near Stettler, Alberta. Continue reading Removing fences near Buffalo Lake Moraine – Sep. 28
Category: Alberta
Alberta Utilities Commission faces court challenge over Milner coal plant expansion
Calgary – Ecojustice and the Pembina Institute are taking the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to court over its decision to grant Maxim Power Corp’s coal plant expansion interim approval without a public hearing. As the AUC itself made clear, the expedited approval was given in a blatant attempt to beat the federal government’s deadline for new […] Continue reading Alberta Utilities Commission faces court challenge over Milner coal plant expansion
Federal Court overturns Minister Kent’s decision not to protect woodland caribou
The federal Environment Minister’s “out of the blue” decision not to recommend emergency protection for woodland caribou in northeastern Alberta ignored scientific evidence and must be set aside, a Federal Court has determined. Continue reading Federal Court overturns Minister Kent’s decision not to protect woodland caribou
Alberta woodland caribou battle goes to Federal Court
Environmental groups recently went to Federal Court to fight for immediate protection of caribou habitat facing unchecked oil-sands development in northeastern Alberta. Continue reading Alberta woodland caribou battle goes to Federal Court
Scientists call on Alberta government to correct oilsands misinformation
Two prominent scientists are calling on Alberta’s Environment Minister Rob Renner to correct the misinformation about the levels of carcinogens in the Athabasca River found on his ministry’s website. Continue reading Scientists call on Alberta government to correct oilsands misinformation
Alberta groups support Dene Suline in their battle for traditional territory
Greenpeace and Sierra Club Prairie have offered their support to the Dene Suline who have erected a Peace Camp just north of Cold Lake, Alberta. Continue reading Alberta groups support Dene Suline in their battle for traditional territory
European investors question Statoil’s stake in Alberta’s tar sands
Major European investment funds and banks spoke out last week against Statoil’s contentious presence in the Alberta tar sands by supporting a motion at the company’s AGM in Norway and citing economic and sustainability concerns. Continue reading European investors question Statoil’s stake in Alberta’s tar sands
Calgary Bike Swap
Calgary Bike Swap 2012 is set for May 5 at Shouldice Arena, in Calgary. Continue reading Calgary Bike Swap
Local Residents Oppose BC’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline is a project that would see a new oil pipeline snaking right across the central portion of British Columbia – from just inland of the Pacific Ocean all the way into Alberta. Continue reading Local Residents Oppose BC’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Residents feel effects after oil spill in Alberta’s Peace Region
Little Buffalo community members, including school children, experience nausea, burning eyes and headaches after one of the largest pipeline spills in Alberta history leaked nearly 30,000 barrels of oil into Lubicon traditional territory in the Peace Region of Northern Alberta. Continue reading Residents feel effects after oil spill in Alberta’s Peace Region
Alberta native species in its habitat – 2011 Mural competition
Students from AE Cross painting a mural as part of the 9th annual Alberta Wilderness Association mural competition at the Calgary Tower. The theme for the competition was “Alberta native species in its habitat.” Continue reading Alberta native species in its habitat – 2011 Mural competition
Groups call for removal of Bruce Carson from Tar Sands panel
Edmonton – Following the launch of an RCMP investigation into Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former senior policy advisor Bruce Carson, Alberta environmental and Indigenous groups are calling for the immediate and permanent removal of Carson from the provincial tar sands water monitoring panel. Continue reading Groups call for removal of Bruce Carson from Tar Sands panel