Bighorn land swap a win-win
Economic opportunity and the protection of wildlife highlight a land swap with the Municipal District of Bighorn.
View ArticleRelease of Ethics Commissioner report on AER
Today the Government of Alberta is releasing the Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations involving Jim...
View ArticleIndependent AER probes: Ministers Nixon and Savage
Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on reports released Oct. 4 by the Auditor General, Ethics Commissioner and the Public...
View ArticleCourt upholds environmental conviction
A former water treatment operator has lost a Court of Queen’s Bench appeal of his sentencing and conviction for violating the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
View ArticleCalgary company convicted for ammonia release
Agrium Inc. pleaded guilty to one count of failing to report an ammonia release from its Carseland Nitrogen Operations facility southeast of Calgary.
View ArticleVillage of Cereal faces environmental charges
The Alberta government has laid 12 charges against the Village of Cereal related to the improper use of pesticides that occurred on or about June 6, 2017.
View ArticleCompanies, directors face environmental charges
Government has laid a total of 12 environmental charges against three companies and one director from each company related to offences in Calgary.
View ArticleBeefing up supports for Alberta’s ranchers
The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act, has been introduced to ensure the sustainability of ranching and rangelands.
View ArticleBat Week takes flight in Alberta
Government is inviting kids to go batty over Bat Week, which runs Oct. 24-31.
View ArticleKey Bassano Dam upgrade completed
The recent completion of a new emergency spillway for Bassano Dam will improve public safety by ensuring the dam can better withstand extreme flows.
View ArticleTech and innovation keep industries competitive
The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Implementation Act has been introduced to signal Alberta’s new approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions.
View ArticleFresh perspectives for caribou recovery planning
Alberta’s three sub-regional caribou task forces took an important first step toward fulfilling their mandate to support caribou recovery while protecting jobs.
View ArticleFunding confirmed for flood-resilience projects
Provincial funding for high-priority flood-resilience projects in Calgary and other communities will help keep families, property and infrastructure safe.
View ArticleFormer climate plan harmful to Alberta economy
A new government report reveals the damaging impacts of the former government’s carbon tax.
View ArticleCement facility paves the way for new tech
An Edmonton manufacturer will be the first cement facility in North America to examine the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to reduce emissions.
View ArticleCORRECTION*:Standing up for industries: Minister Nixon
Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on the federal government’s recognition of Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing system:
View ArticleIgniting jobs and the economy through biofuels
Alberta-based biofuels companies on the cusp of startup will benefit from an extension to Alberta’s renewable fuels standards.
View ArticleRecycling red tape reduced
Government is making it easier for the province’s recycling industry to set surcharges to better respond to changing market conditions.
View ArticleCozy up to winter camping this holiday season
Picture this: winter camping under a star-filled sky, gathering around the glow of an open fire then nestling into a warm cabin.
View ArticleInvesting in biodiversity monitoring
The province is providing a $3.7-million grant to the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI) for ongoing research on biodiversity in Alberta’s ecosystems.
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