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Alberta helps non-profits save money

Non-profit and volunteer agencies will benefit from a $1-million grant to complete energy efficiency audits.

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Albertans see benefits of carbon levy rebates

Over a million Albertans have seen money appear in their bank accounts as carbon rebates have started rolling out across the province.

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Environmental charges against pest control company

The Alberta government has laid seven charges against a Calgary company for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation and provincial and federal pesticide legislation.

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Red Deer company ordered to restore wetlands

The Alberta government has ordered Aurora Heights Management Ltd. and two of its directors to remediate a wetland in Blackfalds that was filled in without authorization. 

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Castle parks given historic new boundaries

The boundaries of the expanded Castle Wildland Provincial Park and the new Castle Provincial Park have been set, bringing one of the most biologically diverse areas in Alberta under provincial...

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Alberta sets out energy efficiency vision

A new energy efficiency report gives the province a road map for creating jobs, diversifying the economy and saving Albertans money. 

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Alberta funding bolsters avalanche safety

Alberta is partnering with Avalanche Canada on a new $750,000 funding agreement for avalanche safety and education.

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Alberta promotes environmental awareness

The provincial government is investing $600,000 to help people take action together on climate change.

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Avalanche warning issued for Kananaskis Country

A special avalanche warning for recreational backcountry users has been issued for Friday, Feb. 10 to Monday, Feb. 13.

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Bioenergy grants protect jobs, diversify economy

Government is giving 31 bioenergy companies short-term funding to support the low-carbon industry.

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Whirling disease in Bow River watershed

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared the Bow River watershed infected with whirling disease and the province of Alberta a buffer zone.

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Environmental Appeals Board hearing schedule

The Environmental Appeals Board will conduct a hearing on April 26, 2017, commencing at 9:00 am at the Board’s office in Edmonton.

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Public Lands Act charges against construction firm

An Edmonton company has been charged with failing to comply with orders to vacate public lands and occupying public lands without authorization.

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Camping season kick-off draws record numbers

Reservations for comfort camping in Alberta parks opened Feb. 13 and set a new record with 847 bookings. 

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Rebates to help Albertans tap solar resources

The Alberta government is creating a $36-million rebate program for solar installation on residential and commercial buildings.

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Environmental fines for former wastewater plant operators

A former Langdon wastewater plant operator has been fined $17,250 after being sentenced Feb. 10 on three violations of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. 

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Register now for no-charge energy efficiency program

A new Energy Efficiency Alberta program will make life more affordable for Alberta families by helping them conserve energy through the latest innovations, such as LED lights and power bars.

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Public input sought for Castle parks area planning

Albertans will have new opportunities to learn about the future of conservation and recreation uses for the Castle parks area. 

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Dates set for Castle conversation

Albertans interested in joining the conversation on recreational uses in southern Alberta and the Castle parks can attend public information sessions.

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Meetings for Castle parks area move forward

Recreational planning, conservation efforts and habitat protection were all discussed in stakeholder meetings held March 8 in the Crowsnest Pass area.

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