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Mikisew Cree First Nation opposes releasing treated oilsands tailings – CBC
Oct 24, 2025 Province planning to create standards for releasing treated tailings into environment Mikisew Cree First Nation is speaking out against a government-appointed committee’s recommendations for releasing treated oilsands tailings. Alberta’s oilsands mine water steering committee released a report with its nine recommendations on tailings management last month. One of its recommendations is to expedite […]
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Government of Canada Provides Early Decision on Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project in Alberta
From: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada October 23, 2025 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) assessed the Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project, a new refinery northeast of Edmonton, Alberta, and determined that its potential adverse effects within federal jurisdiction would be limited or addressed through other means. To arrive at its section 16 decision under […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Remains Committed to Métis-led Indigenous Conservation Areas
Oct 20, 2025 Over the past six years, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has been advancing the establishment of a network of Métis-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). These lands were acquired through private land sales, as part of a competitive process that any Indigenous nation was able to participate in. These areas provide a […]
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Indigenous leaders to rally in Fort McMurray against tailings release plan – play 103.7
Oct 16, 2025 FORT McMURRAY, AB — Indigenous leaders and environmental groups are planning to gather in Fort McMurray on Friday to protest Alberta’s proposal to allow treated oil sands tailings water to be released into the province’s river systems. The rally, organized by the Mikisew Cree First Nation and supported by environmental organizations including […]
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Indigenous, environment, health groups reject tailings treat-and-release guidance
Two years of Alberta’s inaction on toxic tailings requires federal leadership to protect downstream communities On the two-year anniversary of Imperial Oil’s hidden toxic tailings leaks coming to light, communities and advocates downstream from the oil sands are pushing back against weak tailings treatment recommendations from an industry-driven provincial committee. Indigenous, environment and health groups, […]
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Protecting Alberta from droughts and floods
Oct 03, 2025 Alberta’s government is investing $25 million to help protect people, homes, businesses and communities from floods and droughts. In recent years, drought and flooding have been felt across the province, and building the critical infrastructure needed to protect Albertans can be costly for many municipalities. Alberta municipalities and Indigenous communities can now […]
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360 Engineering and Environmental Consulting Acquires Outcome Consultants
September 17, 2025 Strategic acquisition strengthens 360 EEC’s presence in Canada’s remote regions and reinforces excellence in project execution and delivery 360 Engineering and Environmental Consulting Inc. (360 EEC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Outcome Consultants (Outcome), a recognized leader in mining construction, engineering, and environmental consulting. This acquisition is a purposeful alignment […]
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Fort Chipewyan Indigenous leaders blast RMWB over delayed diesel leak notice – Fairview Post
Sep 09, 2025 The RMWB says drinking water is safe and apologized for the late notice, but Chief Allan Adam says the incident is part of a “frustrating” pattern from industry and governments. Indigenous leaders in the Fort Chipewyan area are furious they were told about a leaking diesel pipe at the community’s water treatment […]
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Update 24: Alberta wildfire update (Sept. 5, 3 p.m.)
Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Sept. 5) There are 45 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and one mutual aid fire. One is classified as out of control, seven are being […]
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Outrage as Plug Pulled on Coal Mine Public Hearing – The Tyee
August 27, 2025 The CEO of Alberta’s energy regulator pleased a foreign mining firm with an unprecedented order. In an unprecedented move Rob Morgan, the CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator, has bowed to intense bullying from an Australian-based coal company and cancelled a planned public hearing on a large underground project near the town […]
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