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AER approves major thermal coal mine expansion in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes
Conservation organizations challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) decision to terminate the Mine 14 public hearing are urging the Alberta…
Statement on Getting Major Projects Built in Canada
Conservation organizations challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) decision to terminate the Mine 14 public hearing are urging the Alberta…
Alberta conservation groups challenge AER’s unprecedented cancellation of Mine 14 hearing
Conservation organizations challenging the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) decision to terminate the Mine 14 public hearing are urging the Alberta…
Alberta Claims to Meet 30×30 Targets by Classifying All Public Land as “Protected”
Statement concerning Government of Alberta’s misleading claim that the province has already achieved an international commitment to conserve 30% of…
Draft Cooperation Agreement between Alberta and Canada Fast Tracks Project Approvals at the Expense of Public Interest and Accountability
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta are concerned about further degradation of environmental safeguards and public participation in the development of large infrastructure projects. …
Our Thoughts on Alberta’s 2026 Budget
CPAWS Northern and Southern Alberta are disappointed to see that the 2026 Provincial Budget does little to strengthen the systems that safeguard biodiversity, guide…
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CPAWS Blog
Alberta’s Public Policy Ecosystem
Alberta deserves an “ecosystem” of public policies that work together to advance conservation in the province.…
Our 2026 Summer Reading List
CPAWS Northern Alberta’s Annual Summer Reading List. Find your next read to enjoy in Alberta’s parks!…
The issue with CIMI; there’s no modernizing coal
Albertans have overwhelmingly said no to coal mining in the eastern slopes. Coal mining, even underground, has unacceptable impacts on…
Speak up for Wild Wood Bison in Northern Alberta
The Government of Alberta has released a draft wood bison recovery plan that is open for public engagement, marking an…
A Guide to the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Coal Mine Approval Process
An overview of the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Coal Mine Approval Process.…
An updated and abbreviated timeline on Coal in Alberta
An updated and abbreviated timeline on coal development and exploration in Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.…
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CPAWS Publications
Engagement Guide for the draft South Athabasca Sub-regional Plan
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
A Guide to the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Coal Mine Approval Process
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
CPAWS Northern Alberta 2024-2025 Annual Report
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
Plan For Parks Phase 2 | CPAWS Engagement Guide
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
Parks and Protected Areas Alberta Opinion Poll 2025
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
Engagement Guide for the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan
Last Updated Aug 8, 2026
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Conservation Commentary, Memoirs, and Stories with Trina Moyles
Jun 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm
M’behcho: Home of the Dene Thaʼ
Mar 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Upcycling campaign values and t-shirts: From the Bighorn Proposal to “Save our Slopes”
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
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