Tag #Grassy Mountain

"What are the immediate consequences of the Alberta Energy Regulator's decision to hold public hearings on the Grassy Mountain coal exploration application?"

"In Pincher Creek, Alberta, hearings commenced for Northback Holdings Corp.'s application to explore coal at the Grassy Mountain site, previously rejected in 2021. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, sparked passionate debate among residents, environmentalists, and business owners, highlighting divisions within the community. This led to a non-binding referendum in Crowsnest Pass, where 72 percent of voters supported the project despite concerns raised by the neighboring Ranchland municipality."