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Concerns expressed over solar farms

Posted on: October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterA ratepayer in the Municipal District of Willow Creek is asking the M.D. council to address a variety of concerns as a second solar-energy project is set to be reviewed by the provincial government east of Granum.At its Oct. 12 meeting, Ron Lamb appeared as a delegation, to raise some concerns.He explained he farms … Read more…

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Council endorses new coal policy calling for no new coal exploration, mines

Posted on: July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council has endorsed a new coal policy put forth by a grassroots coalition of Albertans including policy experts, indigenous groups, conservationists, recreation groups, ranchers and landowners.At its June 13 meeting, council endorsed “A Coal Policy for Alberta – 2022 and Beyond”, which has three components:1) No new coal exploration and no new coal mines.2) … Read more…