Tag Archives: Environment
Wildfire near Venables Valley Road
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire south of Cache Creek is the latest in the Kamloops region.On Friday (March 19), a wildfire was discovered approximately two kilometres south of Venables Valley Road. As of Sunday...
Mar 21, 2021
Kamloops Bike Riders Association preaches patience for start of cycling season
KAMLOOPS - With the snow mostly melted, many of the activities associated with warmer weather are starting soon. One of those activities that Kamloops is well-known for is mountain biking. CFJC's Adam...
Mar 16, 2021
Alberta energy minister defends war room petition attack on children's Bigfoot movie
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister is defending her government's attack on a children's movie about Bigfoot, calling its anti-oil message inaccurate and "quite offensive." Sonya Savage also says it'...
Mar 16, 2021
'We got rid of it:' Canada, U.S. mark 30th anniversary of acid rain treaty
Tens of thousands of lakes were dying, their lifeless waters clear to the depths. Public statues were eroding, their features eaten away by acid falling from the skies.No more. Thirty years after Cana...
Mar 12, 2021
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 09, 2021
"A Tribute to Seeds" about to get Kamloops gardeners ready for growing season
KAMLOOPS - Gardeners of the city take note! This Saturday and next, the organizers of Seedy Saturday are hosting "A Tribute to Seeds" at the Purity Feed Garden Centre, alongside the Winter Farmers Mar...
Mar 03, 2021
No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations
EDMONTON - Alberta says public consultations on coal mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead. "I have directed my department officials to bring forward a compr...
Feb 23, 2021
'Trojan Horse:' Alberta to argue in court federal assessment law unconstitutional
Alberta is in court fighting against Ottawa's law on environmental assessment. Arguments in Alberta's Court of Appeal are expected to last all week. The Alberta government calls the Impact Assessment ...
Feb 22, 2021
Critics ask why no details on Alberta government plan for parks management
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has yet to release details on how it will "optimize" the province's parks by getting other people to run them. It's been almost a year since the plan was revealed in ...
Feb 22, 2021
Public input sought on Kamloops compost collection program
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops continues to explore the possibility of a Curbside Organic Waste Collection program. Right now, city staff are engaging with the public, seeking input from the citizens...
Feb 10, 2021
