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…

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…

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…

Petition posted as e-7114 by Elizabeth May, Green Party Caucus Petition to the Prime Minister Whereas: We, the undersigned, Citizens of Canada, call upon the Prime Minister to 1. Provide a legislative foundation that supports our stated commitment to protect our shared environment as we develop energy infrastructure by ensuring that any federal investment, use of tax-credits or…

The Red-Tape Reduction Act (Bill C-15) threatens the rights of everyone in Canada, including First Nations and future generations, to health and safety, and endangers our natural environments and our legal protections. Bill C-15, the Act to implement certain provisions of the 2025 Budget, is an omnibus bill touted as a finance tool. It is…

November 3, 2025 Dear Mayor and Council,  On behalf of the SAGE board of directors, we would like to take this opportunity to offer our congratulations on your success in the recent election. We acknowledge your hard work in achieving this office and appreciate your dedication to serving the residents of Lethbridge.  The Southern Alberta…

Ecojustice campaign to recognize the Athabasca Basin as a legal person. Donations are being welcomed. From Ecojustice (https://ecojustice.ca/news/conservation-group-seek-legal-persohood-status-for-athabasca-river-basin/): Here’s what’s happening: Canadian Natural Upgrading Ltd (CNUL) has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator to renew its permits for the Jackpine Mine, a massive open-pit oil sands mine 70 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. This industrial…

Lorne Fitch is a Professional Biologist, a retired Fish and Wildlife Biologist and a past Adjunct Professor with the University of Calgary. He is the author of Streams of Consequence, Travels Up the Creek, and Conservation Confidential. In a world of climate-related disasters, mounting pollution, biodiversity loss, and loss of critical ecological functions it’s easy…

Request by Lorne Fitch for donations to the AWA to support an independent audit. It seems going into the woods these days raises my blood pressure when I see how logging has occurred. I have tracked logging over the years and have observed and reported issues with insufficient buffer zones, poor road layout, massive erosion…

Response to SAGE letter (https://www.sage-environment.org/all-season-resorts-act-bill-35/) Thank you for reaching out to share your concerns regarding Bill 35, the All Season Resorts Act. I appreciate the time and effort you have taken to advocate for Alberta’s natural spaces. The All Season Resorts Act was introduced to establish a clear and streamlined approval process for resort development,…