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Alberta government addressing flood resilience in Calgary
August 14, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe province of Alberta reported on Friday that it has begun implementing advice from a report that identifies ways to improve flood resilience in Calgary and better water management throughout the Bow River basin. The Advice to Government on Water…
Alberta advisory group recommends penalties for heavy oilsands emitters if cap hit
June 19, 2017 Ian Bickis - THE CANADIAN PRESSCALGARY – Oilsands producers could face steep fines and suspended projects if industry comes close to hitting a mandated 100-megatonne limit under recommendations proposed by Alberta’s Oil Sands Advisory Group. But the non-binding report sets out a series of policies…
Government of Alberta invests in debris dam to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in Canmore
May 29, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Alberta announced on Friday that it is investing an additional $10.3 million to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in Canmore. The money represents the final funding towards a $48.6-million debris dam at Cougar Creek and is part…
Alberta minister says province ‘still standing’ on Day 2 of carbon tax
January 3, 2017 Rob Drinkwater - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips said the province was “still standing” a day after its carbon tax took effect, and Albertans who opposed the levy could start seeing rebate cheques within days. But Opposition Wildrose critic Don MacIntyre…
Government of Alberta announces additional $45 million for flood and drought protection
December 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe government of Alberta has announced an additional $45 million in funding for flood and drought protection. Over the next four years, the government will invest an additional $31 million in the Alberta Community Resilience Program (ACRP) and $14 million…
Alberta carbon plan to shrink GDP, but province expects long term growth
November 1, 2016 Dean Bennett - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – Alberta released estimates Monday showing its climate change plan will shrink the economy in the short term, but Environment Minister Shannon Phillips said the figures are a work in progress. The province estimates the economic impact of the…