Critics are calling out Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon for not being open and honest with Albertans when it comes to his government’s intentions on the issue of water allocations from the Oldman River for the purposes of coal mining. In a recent Op-Ed published in the Lethbridge Herald Nixon claims that his government is not planning to change water licences, allocations or regulations in the Oldman to advance coal mining in the Eastern Slopes, despite allegations to the contrary being circulated in the public. “I recognize that there is ongoing confusion about the Oldman water allocation order, and claims that the allocation has been changed without input from Albertans,” says Nixon in his letter. “This is simply untrue.”
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CALGARY Cross-country skiers will be able to enjoy some excellent trails in Kananaskis Country as well as some peace of mind for the rest of the winter season. That s because enough money has been raised through a pilot program to sustain ski trail grooming work throughout the area for the remainder of 2020-21 s season. The announcement comes from Nordiq Alberta, the organization that has been working with the Ministry of Environment and Parks to groom the kilometres of cross-country ski trails. It says approximately 7,700 parking passes (5,200 season and 2,500 day) have been sold to date, which meant about $270,000 in net sales.
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Former Progressive Conservative MLA Ty Lund has died at the age of 82.
Lund began his political career as an MLA for Rocky Mountain House (now known as Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre) when he was first elected in 1989. He served for six terms and held four Cabinet portfolios until he was defeated in 2012.
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In a statement posted to Twitter, current Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA and Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon offered his condolences.
Town of Devon council held a virtual meeting on Feb. 22, 2021.
The government of Canada and the government of Alberta are offering support to municipalities through the Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST), to alleviate significant operating impacts due to COVID-19.
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Municipalities can use MOST funding for operating costs incurred due to the COVID-19 response, as well as other operating losses or deficits incurred as a result of the pandemic’s impacts on town revenues and operations. The Town of Devon received $318,080 from the provincial government and $353,002 from the federal government for a total allocation of $671,082.