The disappointing weakening of a strong management plan for Elk Island National Park
In early 2023, a draft version of the Elk Island National Park Management Plan was released for public feedback. We…
Expanding oil sands mine threatens ancient peatland and millions of birds
Everything you need to know about the Fort Hills oil sands mine and the plan to excavate the mine’s third…
Suncor oil sands mine expansion will add 60 square kilometers of new tailings in its lifetime, the same size as Manhattan
New analysis reveals that Suncor’s Fort Hills oil sands mine expansion in northern Alberta will add 60 square kilometers of…
Review finds regulator had no wrongdoing for oil sands tailings leak; but new documents show it was aware of the leak for years
A review of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), the arm’s length regulatory body responsible for oversight of Alberta’s oil sands,…
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta Statement on 2025 Alberta Budget
CPAWS comments on the 2025 Government of Alberta Budget and its impact on conservation in the province.…
2025 February Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on coal and advocacy.…
CST Canada Coal Limited (CST Coal) receives a ‘slap on the wrist’ from the Alberta Energy Regulator for releasing mine wastewater into the Smoky River
CPAWS Northern Alberta is disappointed to learn that CST Coal will be fined a nominal fee of $9,000 by the…
The charges against Imperial Oil are necessary but do not substitute for reform of the provincial energy regulator
Joint Statement by Indigenous and environmental groups on the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) laying nine charges against Imperial Oil for…
2025 January Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on coal, mines and tailings.…
CIMI and the terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad news for Alberta
While the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI) purports to modernize the coal industry in Alberta to align with the values…
Moratorium On Coal in Alberta Removed, Quietly Announced in the Middle of Grassy Mountain Mine Hearings
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta are deeply disappointed to learn that the moratorium on coal exploration and development has been…
Government of Alberta puts private corporate interest ahead of Alberta public on coal, makes changes to Coal Policy ahead of the holidays
CPAWS Southern and Northern Alberta chapters are concerned by the Government of Alberta’s recent announcement launching the Alberta Coal Industry…
2024 December Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, our last conservation musings of 2024.…
The Twelve Days of Giving
This holiday season, we’re giving a classic holiday carol a CPAWS twist! “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a song that…
All-Season Resort Act Gives Unprecedented Power to the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Threatens Alberta Parks
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta have grave concerns regarding Bill 35 – the All-Season Resorts Act – which goes to…
2024 October Newsletter
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s monthly newsletter, focusing on Alberta’s Nature Strategy and COP16.…