Town and former employee face environmental charges
Government has laid seven charges against the Town of Bow Island and a former employee under environmental legislation related to a failure to monitor drinking water.
View ArticleStreamlining emissions reduction supports
As part of the government’s ongoing work to reduce red tape, new legislation would move Alberta from two provincially funded emissions reduction agencies to one.
View ArticleSupporting Milk River water users
The province is working to address impacts to water users resulting from an infrastructure failure in Montana.
View ArticleEnvironmental reporting reinstated
Environmental reporting temporarily paused by government during the provincial public health emergency will resume on July 15, four weeks earlier than planned.
View ArticleReinvesting in William Watson Lodge
Construction will soon be underway at William Watson Lodge in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
View ArticleNational Fishing Week: Minister Nixon
Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon issued the following statement on National Fishing Week:
View ArticleAlberta adds new sandhill crane season
An exciting new hunting opportunity awaits Alberta’s game bird hunters for the fall 2020 season.
View ArticleSupporting sand and gravel operators
Government is providing certainty for job creators by clarifying how minerals and pits are defined in provincial legislation, and how sand operations are regulated in Alberta.
View ArticleInvesting in jobs, innovation for natural gas sector
Alberta’s government is investing in 20 new projects that will create more than 750 jobs while reducing emissions in the natural gas sector.
View ArticleEnvironmental charges laid for refinery incident
Government has laid seven charges against Suncor Energy Inc. related to an incident that took place at the company’s refinery located in Strathcona County in 2018.
View ArticleGetting Alberta back on track, fulfilling promises
Alberta’s government has wrapped up a marathon session that saw 34 bills passed to make life better, diversify our economy and get Albertans back to work.
View ArticleProtecting jobs by updating emissions regulation
Government is helping more industries save money, stay competitive, and avoid paying the federal carbon tax by expanding eligibility in the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation.
View ArticleClear rules advance cleanup of oil and gas wells
Alberta’s government is taking long overdue action to accelerate the responsible reclamation of oil and gas sites, ensuring a cleaner environment for current and future generations.
View ArticleModernizing Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation
Alberta is updating the Wildlife Regulation to improve wildlife conservation, enhance opportunities for hunters and trappers, and provide economic relief for outfitters.
View ArticleCreating jobs and reducing emissions with technology
Alberta’s government is investing in projects that will help industry reduce emissions, cut costs and create much-needed jobs.
View ArticleCreating jobs at the Cold Lake Fish Hatchery
Upgrading the Cold Lake Fish Hatchery will create more than 40 jobs while improving the facility to reduce operating costs and help protect it and Alberta’s lakes, rivers and streams from disease.
View ArticleTown and former employee plead guilty to charges
The Town of Bow Island and a former employee have each pleaded guilty to one count under environmental legislation related to drinking water.
View ArticleAdvancing mule deer management
A new advisory committee will modernize Alberta’s mule deer management plan to reflect current issues facing mule deer populations across the province.
View ArticleInvesting in trails, jobs and the economy
Investment in trails on public lands and provincial parks in David Thompson Country will create jobs, enhance recreation and support tourism.
View ArticleInvesting in conservation and jobs
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government is announcing new job-creating conservation projects.
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