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[The Alberta Environmental Policy Series highlights the many environmental challenges and related government policies in Alberta. SAGE welcomes feedback on these topics.] In 2020, the 1976 Coal Policy was rescinded without public consultation. Significant areas of the Eastern Slopes land were opened to coal leases, initiating a widespread response from concerned landowners, environmentalists, and Indigenous…
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Known as “sipatsimo”, sweetgrass faces pressure from drought in Alberta’s wetlands. Niitsitapi artist and educator Api’soomaahka dedicates his time to restoring native plants using traditional land-based knowledge in Kainai Nation. He teams up with plant biologist Annie Ray to restore this sacred plant using lab equipment and modern botanical science. Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX1_Xj2S7NI…
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A SAGE letter sent June 1, 2026 regarding the discussion paper on Getting Major Projects Built in Canada. (https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/services/simplifying-canada-process/engagement-supporting-timely-decision-making/getting-major-projects-built-canada-discussion-paper-proposed-legislative-regulatory-policy-reforms.html) The federal government is asking Canadian to transition to a ‘war economy’ that prioritizes cheap food, water, energy and raw materials in an effort to maintain some notion of economic competitiveness, conflict readiness, and profitability. But…
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Lorne Fitch is a Professional Biologist, a retired Fish and Wildlife Biologist and a former Adjunct Professor with the University of Calgary. He is the author of Streams of Consequence, Travels Up the Creek, and Conservation Confidential. Fast food, fast highways, fast project approvals. Everyone is in a rush these days. All introduce greater risk, more danger, and…
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Oki, Bonjour, Good morning Rob Miyashiro I am writing to you as a resident of Lethbridge, to inform you that I am among those that are concerned regarding the over-allocation of water in the South Saskatchewan River Basin and the recent amendments by the government of Alberta to the Water Act. The South Saskatchewan River Basin…
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Sign at one of these locations in person: www.waternotcoal.ca/sign-the-petition Petition Fatigue Silent, stalwart unarmed forces need your support. The mountains and the hills stand at attention every day. They provide the sanctuary and protection for a miraculous ecosystem. It starts with the understory that receives, stores and distributes the precious water that supports all life.…
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Dear Minister Dabrusin and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, The undersigned organizations are writing to express support for a group of concerned Albertans known as “No CO2 Pipelines Alberta”. This community group, located around St. Paul, Alberta, has raised serious concerns regarding the safety, environmental, and long term community risks associated with the proposed…
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Alberta Wilderness Association is organizing an adventure on June 6 to the Taber grasslands. It’s an opportunity to see places that are not normally accessible. You can find more information and register at this link
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Lorne Fitch is a Professional Biologist, a retired Fish and Wildlife Biologist and a former Adjunct Professor with the University of Calgary. He is the author of Streams of Consequence, Travels Up the Creek, and Conservation Confidential. Your blood pressure will escalate when you see how they’ve logged your forest. Like many I grew up…
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SAGE will join a number of organizations and individuals to promote the implementation of a Light Nuisance Bylaw in Lethbridge. A Community Issues Committee meeting will be held on April 30th at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Thank you for providing this opportunity to present to the Community Issues Committee on the topic of a…
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The following letter, sent 10 April 2026, relates to the termination of funding by the Government of Alberta, and the withdrawal of grants related to ongoing projects related to air quality in Alberta. Subject: Request for Reconsideration of Operational Grant Termination and, if Required, Limited Exception to Clause 5.5 – Clean Air Strategic Alliance (23GRSTR01)…