Tag: Environment

  • Navigating the SHIFT to a Sustainable Calgary

    Navigating the SHIFT to a Sustainable Calgary

    The Federation of Calgary Communities, SAIT and P2S Calgary are hosting a workshop on June 13th from 4:00-7:30pm at SAIT Culinary Gardens to delve deep into the challenges of urban redevelopment and sustainability. This is an opportunity for the development community to engage with students, community associations, and professionals and faculty from across the broad…

  • From Royalty to Rat-Kangaroos: Planet Comes Together to Mark World Environment Day

    From Royalty to Rat-Kangaroos: Planet Comes Together to Mark World Environment Day

    Sunday, June 5th was World Environment Day From royal families to farmers, politicians to schoolchildren, tens of thousands of people all over the world marked World Environment Day (WED) with events from Bhutan to Honduras to take action against the environmental challenges facing the world today. At the heart of the action was Angola –…

  • Western Canada Unites in Fight Against Invasive Species

    Western Canada Unites in Fight Against Invasive Species

    A  joint agreement among Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon tightens the grip on invasive species. The Inter-Provincial Territorial Agreement for Co-ordinated Regional Defence Against Invasive Species is a step towards better co-ordination among jurisdictions on both prevention and co-ordinated response if invasive species are detected in Western Canada. The initial scope of this agreement…

  • Students Support Climate Leadership in Alberta Schools

    Students Support Climate Leadership in Alberta Schools

    Six high school students representing 3,000 youth share their ideas for how Alberta schools should support climate leadership shown by the provincial government. Today, a representative group of student authors presented a white paper to Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips and Education Minister David Eggen. It includes recommendations in four key areas: curriculum, student…

  • Government Extends Deadline for Cutting Hay Along Highways

    Government Extends Deadline for Cutting Hay Along Highways

    Farmers have up to two additional months to cut and remove hay from provincial highway rights-of-way for personal use. Previously, the deadline to cut and remove hay from those rights-of-way was July 15. The deadline has been extended to August 15 and September 15, depending on the region. The deadlines have been staggered to account…

  • Government Reinforcing Commitment to Improving Alberta’s Air Quality with New Monitoring Station in St. Albert on Clean Air Day

    Government Reinforcing Commitment to Improving Alberta’s Air Quality with New Monitoring Station in St. Albert on Clean Air Day

    Government unveiled a new air-quality monitoring station and updated Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Canada mobile app as part of commitment to cleaning up Alberta’s air at St. Albert Clean Air Day event. In partnership with the City of St. Albert, the Alberta government unveiled its first air-quality monitoring station in that city. Consistent, long-term…

  • Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

    Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

    How, where to cool animals down when temps soar The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with…

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Foothills

    Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Foothills

    10:39 AM MDT Tuesday 07 June 2016 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • Government Supports Grizzly Recovery Efforts Through Planning and Research

    Government Supports Grizzly Recovery Efforts Through Planning and Research

    Albertans are invited to provide input for the draft 2016-2021 Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan in an online survey from now until July 15. Grizzly bears are listed as a Species of Special Concern in Canada but have no federal protections under the Species at Risk Act. Grizzly bears were classified as Threatened in Alberta…

  • High River Moves to Water Conservation Level 2

    High River Moves to Water Conservation Level 2

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Monday, June 6 the Town of High River will move to Water Conservation Level 2. This means that watering of lawns is restricted to specific days and times. During Water Conservation Level 2, watering of lawns is only permitted between 5-10 a.m. and 7-11 p.m. on specific days for each area…

  • Provincial Award Recognizes Innovation with On-It Regional Transit

    Provincial Award Recognizes Innovation with On-It Regional Transit

    By Ruby Gill, Digital Marketing and Communications Advisor, CRP On March 21st, at a conference in Red Deer, the Calgary Regional Partnership’s (CRP) regional transit pilot project received a bold indication that it’s on the right track. New category, first winner. The Alberta Transportation Minister’s Award for Innovation was awarded to the On-It Regional Transit Pilot…

  • Alberta and Ontario Work Together to Fight Climate Change

    Alberta and Ontario Work Together to Fight Climate Change

    New Interprovincial Alliance will Accelerate the Development of Cleantech Initiatives Thursday, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne met in Edmonton to discuss new opportunities to partner on energy and climate change initiatives. The Premiers announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Alberta’s Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) and Ontario…

  • Alberta Recognized for Commitment to Improving Air Quality

    Alberta Recognized for Commitment to Improving Air Quality

    The Asthma Society of Canada has named Environment Minister Shannon Phillips recipient of its 2016 leadership in public policy award in recognition of Alberta’s commitment to improving air quality. “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it’s a great privilege to accept the Asthma Society of Canada’s award for leadership in public policy. Phasing out…

  • NDP Carbon Tax Bill Will Makes Life Harder for Families at a Time They Can Least Afford it

    NDP Carbon Tax Bill Will Makes Life Harder for Families at a Time They Can Least Afford it

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s new carbon tax bill will just make things worse for families and businesses with increased costs at a time they can least afford it, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. With Alberta’s economy contracting by over 4 per cent during the past year, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said this new…

  • Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon pollution moves Alberta forward

    Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon pollution moves Alberta forward

    Environment Minister Shannon Phillips introduced Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Implementation Act on Tuesday. This proposed law implements key elements of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan. It will create jobs by investing in a higher-value, lower-carbon, energy-efficient economy. It will help Alberta do its part by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, and improving the energy efficiency…