Amber Tuccaro missing in Alberta
A family from Fort McMurray, Alta., is hoping the public will be able to help find their daughter.
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Alberta chiefs, councillors lead the way in pay
A First Nations band politician in Atlantic Canada has pulled in nearly $1 million in yearly pay, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
Hundreds of dead birds in tar sands tailings pond
Just days after agreeing to pay the largest penalty in Alberta’s environmental history, Syncrude is once again apologizing for the deaths of migratory birds on one of their tailings ponds.
Tar sands megaproject faces resistance
Environmentalists, First Nations people and industry are again facing off over a tar sands megaproject.
Prentice changes tune on tar sands pollution
Environment Minister Jim Prentice’s announcement Thursday he had appointed a six-person expert panel to study the effectiveness of pollution monitoring in the Athabasca River basin signals a significant shift for the Calgary politician.
James Cameron shaken by tar sands visit
Hollywood director James Cameron wrapped up his tour of Alberta’s massive oil mining projects Wednesday.
Prentice to investigate deformed fish
Environment Minister Jim Prentice said Friday his department would review how pollutants are monitored on the Athebasca River.
Lawyer says Alberta jury process violates Aboriginal rights
By Noemi Lopinto APTN National News EDMONTON–An Alberta-based lawyer has launched a constitutional challenge against…
Tar sands clean-up fund billions in hole: study
The Alberta government’s special fund for cleaning orphaned tar sand sites is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, according to a new study.