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Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

More than 150 stakeholders and Indigenous community members recently provided input, and the online survey is open to the public until Nov. 7.
'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Wildfire smoke could be making glaciers in Rockies melt 10% faster

Glaciers should reflect roughly 30 per cent of solar radiation, but in recent years, the Athabasca Glacier has been reflecting only 15 per cent.
Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

Council approves development of plan for climate change adaptation

"This type of … action plan aims to enhance a municipality’s resilience to changing climate conditions and enables a community to better adapt, manage [and] prepare for climate risks."
Heatwave expected to affect Jasper all week long

Heatwave expected to affect Jasper all week long

Environment Canada is forecasting warm, sunny weather throughout the week with temperatures reaching or exceeding 30 C.
Work continues to restore damaged Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson

Work continues to restore damaged Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson

The restoration and repair work involves new bridges and some upgrades to the trail as well as camping and picnic sites.
Summer weather outlook uncertain for Jasper, says Environment Canada

Summer weather outlook uncertain for Jasper, says Environment Canada

The ECCC offered its summer seasonal forecast this week.
AHS gives presentations on how to handle wildfire anxiety

AHS gives presentations on how to handle wildfire anxiety

Verge offered tips that people can practice everyday.
Alberta government warns of lightning sparking wildfires

Alberta government warns of lightning sparking wildfires

Out of the 27 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, two are being held, one is out of control and the rest are under control.
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