This decision exposes the Alberta government’s broader agenda to push ahead with coal on the Eastern Slopes —against public will.
Highwood Logging Slated for 2025/2026
According to West Fraser, logging will begin in 2025/2026.
Dry Horizons: Lorne Fitch on Stewarding a Future for Water
A Focus On the Source of Our Water A local politician opened a conference on water with what he thought was a witty observation. He … Read More
Our Thoughts on Budget 2025
What’s missing in the Government of Alberta’s latest budget
The C5 Forest Management Plan: Provide your Feedback
West Fraser Cochrane is working on a Forest Management Plan and you can provide input.
Myth-Busting the Government of Alberta’s Coal Claims
Unpacking the Ministry of Energy and Minerals’ Deflections and Falsehoods
Corb Lund, Katie Morrison, and Bill Trafford Challenge Premier and Ministers to Debate Controversial Coal Policies
A trio of concerned Albertans have issued a challenge to the Government of Alberta
Forestry fines not enough to repair damage done at Burnt Timber Creek
In May of 2024, Spray Lake Sawmills (now West Fraser Cochrane) received a $16,800 fine for a Forests Act contravention. Public records for the incident … Read More
New Report: Critical Habitat loss in Southern Alberta continues, despite federal protections
In recent months, we’ve explained how the convoluted definitions of Critical Habitat, the flawed Species at Risk permitting process, and lobbying by the forestry industry … Read More
How to: Fact-check the Minister of Energy and Minerals
In case you received a disheartening (and disingenuous) response when you sent a letter demanding the moratorium on coal be reinstated, here’s a simple guide … Read More