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October 16, 2025

Our Take: The New Ministry Mandate Letters

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern and Northern Alberta Chapters are deeply concerned by the direction of the…
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October 8, 2025

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…
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September 24, 2025

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.  …
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September 11, 2025

MD of Taber Reversing Course on Municipal Public Grassland Protection?

Native grasslands in Taber, Alberta, at risk from irrigation expansion.…
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August 13, 2025

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…
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July 30, 2025

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…
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July 9, 2025

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.…
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July 7, 2025

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!…
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June 23, 2025

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.…
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