Edmonton (CPAWS Northern Alberta) - For the first time in 10 years, the Alberta government is giving the green light to creating new protected wilderness areas in the province -- a move being welcomed by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). The region that will be affected is the Athabasca heartland, where oils sands developments threaten one of Alberta's...
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New urban / transportation bike shop arrives in Calgary
January 2, 2010 1:28 PM
CALGARY, AB, JANUARY 1, 2010: BikeBike Inc. will be Calgary's premiere everyday cycling specialists. We will feature bicycles, services, and ...
Nuclear Free Alberta's Green Ribbon campaign
September 19, 2009 4:54 PM
Edmonton - The Coalition for a Nuclear Free Alberta (CNFA), comprised of a number of Alberta grassroots organizations, recently launched ...
Alberta Grizzly Bears in Trouble
September 19, 2009 4:42 PM
Newly released information confirms that Alberta's grizzly bear populations are below numbers considered to be sustainable by international standards. The ...
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SAIT welcomes first students to new energy diploma program
Shared on: September 9, 2009 8:26 AM
September 9, 2009, Calgary, Alberta - The first students enrolled in SAIT Polytechnic’s new Energy Asset Management (EAM) program were celebrated today at a special launch event for industry partners and students. “We are very pleased to welcome the first...
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Alberta opens door to first new protected wilderness in a decade - CPAWS
Shared on: August 21, 2009 2:34 AM
Edmonton (CPAWS Northern Alberta) - For the first time in 10 years, the Alberta government is giving the green light to creating new protected wilderness areas in the province -- a move being welcomed by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness...
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Alberta's plans for Carbon Capture and Storage
Shared on: July 29, 2009 3:36 AM
Edmonton - The Alberta government has released the final report of the Carbon Capture and Storage Development Council. Its recommendations are designed to be a blueprint for how the province can best implement carbon capture and storage (CCS). Chaired by...
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Tar sands oil remains dirty, despite industry spin: Sierra Club
Shared on: July 24, 2009 3:43 AM
Calgary - Tar sands oil is as dirty as ever despite the most recent communications spin by the Alberta government and oil industry says Sierra Club Canada. "It is discouraging that the Alberta government and oil industry can't get their...
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Recycling Council of Alberta Launches Recycling Hotline Website to Celebrate Environment Week
Shared on: June 11, 2009 2:34 PM
June 5, 2009 - The RCA, in partnership with Alberta Environment, has launched Alberta's Recycling Hotline website at www.recyclinghotline.ca. This website will allow users to access online information regarding recycling locations, as a user-friendly option to the toll-free recycling hotline...
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Putting the direct back into Google Maps non-vehicle directions!
Shared on: June 11, 2009 2:24 PM
Even though Google Maps now includes bus and transit routes in Calgary, it still does not provide directions as direct as they could be. This is especially true of those trying to travel by non-vehicle means. For example, people can...
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Calgary Region Airshed Zone Society (CRAZ)
Shared on: May 6, 2009 8:25 AM
CRAZ is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. CRAZ is a multi-stakeholder, non-profit society that was established in 2007 to monitor, analyze and provide information on air quality and develop strategies to manage those air quality...
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