The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters are deeply concerned by the direction of the Government of Alberta’s newly released ministry mandate letters. Meaningful action is urgently needed to reflect the importance of landscape-level protection, the restoration of biodiversity, and the values of Albertans.
DFO Issuing Permit for Highwood Bridge
DFO has issued a permit under the Species at Risk Act allowing the destruction of critical habitat to facilitate 14 river and stream crossings, including the reconstruction of the previously illegally built Highwood bridge. This decision enables West Fraser Cochrane to begin the first stage of its logging plan in the area.
Breaking: Grassy Mountain Coal Mine Is Back on the Table
Northback Holdings is preparing to submit a new proposal for the Grassy Mountain mine to the Alberta Energy Regulator.
MD of Taber Reversing Course on Municipal Public Grassland Protection?
Native grasslands in Taber, Alberta, at risk from irrigation expansion.
32% Increased Cut Level Sought by West Fraser in Southern Alberta
West Fraser is seeking a 32% increase in the amount of logging volume they are allowed to cut in the Crowsnest FMA ——despite the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan stating that forest management in this ecologically important region MUST prioritize watershed protection.
Alberta Citizens to Pay $142.8 million to Atrum Coal
This is the first major settlement in a wave of lawsuits tied to the province’s back-and-forth decisions on coal policy over the past five years.
Speak Up, Write Out: The Power of a Local Op-Ed
Writing an op-ed is a great way to take action on an issue you care about.
Survey Guide: Draft Alberta Plan for Parks Phase 2
The Government of Alberta is inviting public feedback on its draft Alberta Plan for Parks. Check out our survey guide!
New Poll: Conservation is a Core Value, Not Fringe Concern, for Most Albertans
The majority of Albertans want more land set aside for parks and wildlife protection —not less.
Fine Issued to Forestry Operator for Erosion Control Failures
June 18, 2025 In September of 2024 Spray Lake Sawmills (now West Fraser Cochrane) received a $6,000 fine for a Forests Act contravention that occurred … Read More