This past year, 2021, has seen a battle play out for the future of Alberta’s Eastern Slopes. Communities have risen up in opposition to coal development, galvanizing Albertans like never before.
Recommendations for the future of coal in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains still not public
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta chapters are disappointed that the long-awaited reports from Alberta’s Coal Policy Engagement committee are still not public after they were submitted to the Government of Alberta’s Minister of Energy on December 30th, 2021.
New Trails Act Not a Substitute for Land Use Planning
While Alberta has needed a better system of trail management for years, a number of questions remain regarding the implementation of the new Trails Act (Bill 79).
CPAWS Southern Alberta is excited to welcome Katie Morrison as our new Executive Director!
We’re excited to welcome our new executive director, Katie Morrison, who has been formerly working as CPAWS Southern Alberta’s conservation director for the past nine years.
2000 Hectares of Coal Leases Transferred: Government Backtracks on Promise to Pause New Coal Activity
Despite promises from the Alberta Government that coal development activity would be paused, CPAWS has learned of the transfer of a number of coal lease applications in SW Alberta over summer 2021.
It’s time for a new vision for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters along with Yellowstone to Yukon have developed a submission to the Coal Policy for a new vision and plan for Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.
Our education team loved being a part of the City of Calgary’s Neighbourhood Adventures Camps this summer!
In a new partnership with the City of Calgary, CPAWS Southern Alberta brought ecojustice education to four camps across the city.
An update on Grassy Mountain Coal Project
The approval situation for the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine has become complicated, so this is a short summary of what is happening with the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine – as of August 25, 2021.
Alberta’s Efforts to Undermine Provincial Parks System Earn Province a Failing Grade
According to a new Report Card by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Alberta ranked at the bottom of the list nationally, with an F.
Alberta Groups Celebrate Joint Review Panel’s Denial of the Grassy Mountain Coal Project
The federal-provincial joint review panel has denied the Grassy Mountain Coal Project.