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,…
CNRL Appeals Fine for 400 Bird Deaths: Triggers Public Release of AER Investigation
This blog recaps an incident that happened in 2022, for which CNRL is now appealing a fine they received in…
Open Letter to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative on Logging in Southern Mountain Caribou Habitat
Read the Full Report Read the Executive Summary See the Letter For more information, contact: Tara Russell, Program Director, CPAWS Northern [email protected]…
Take Action to Save Alberta’s at-risk Southern Mountain Caribou
Albertans can, and should, use their voice to advocate for the recovery of southern mountain caribou: learn how…
Environmental Groups publish new report on impacts of proposed logging on at-risk caribou
A new report from CPAWS Northern Alberta, the Alberta Wilderness Association and the Alberta Chapter of the Wildlife Society highlights…
CPAWS Northern Alberta Gets Full Participation in Summit Coal Inc.’s Mine 14 Hearing
CPAWS Northern Alberta along with the Alberta Wilderness Association, Driftpile Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Sucker Creek First Nation, and…
Make Your Voice Heard: A Simple Guide to Calling Your Elected Representative
A step-by-step guide from CPAWS and POW Canada on how to structure a one-minute phone script for any advocacy issue.…
Proposed Alberta government plan would wipe out two southern mountain caribou populations
The Government of Alberta released the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional plan which, if approved, would enable the U.S.A.-based timber company…
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.…