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Protesters are seen gathered outside the offices of the Alberta Energy Regulator as public hearings take place inside, in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Scace
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Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Protests mark final hearing on controversial Alberta coal mine, as decision nears on Northback Holdings' project.

Residents enter a polling station to cast their votes in a plebiscite on whether to support a new coal mine in Crowsnest Pass, Alta., Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed Alberta coal mine sooner than later

Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter seeks a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project supported by residents.

Residents enter a polling station to cast their votes in a plebiscite on whether to support a new coal mine in Crowsnest Pass, Alta., Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on new Alberta coal mine

Crowsnest Pass residents vote on reopening the Grassy Mountain coal mine, reviving a decades-old debate of economy vs. environment.

A sign opposing coal development in the eastern slopes of the Livingston range south west of Longview, Alta., Wednesday, June 16, 2021.Alberta's energy regulator says it will go ahead with hearings on coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains despite concerns about the legality of the applications from the province's top court. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta Energy Regulator to hold Rocky Mountain coal hearings despite legal challenge

Alberta's energy regulator will proceed with coal exploration hearings despite legal concerns raised by the province's top court.

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