However, this particular talk didn’t have anything to do with the Kansas classic.
Rather, the tune of this chat geared toward the harm that comes from nearby coal mines as retired doctor Allan Garbutt took the virtual podium to discuss the risks of open pit coal mining in southwest Alberta.
Garbutt noted the famous “Chinook Country” winds, particularly between November and April.
“Those of us who live around here know you spend a great deal of the period between November and April trying not to get blown off the planet,” he said.
Benga Mining Ltd (Riversdale), as part of their application, completed their assessments of wind speed, dust and particle size as part of their Environmental Impact Assessment for their Grassy Mountain Open-Pit coal mining proposal.
By Dale Woodard on April 9, 2021.
Dust in the wind was the topic as the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held its online presentation Thursday morning. However, this particular talk didn’t have anything to do with the Kansas classic. Rather, the tune of this chat geared toward the harm that comes from nearby coal mines as retired doctor Allan Garbutt took the virtual podium to discuss the risks of open pit coal mining in southwest Alberta. Garbutt noted the famous “Chinook Country” winds, particularly between November and April. “Those of us who live around here know you spend a great deal of the period between November and April trying not to get blown off the planet,” he said.
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Yoga teacher promotes benefit of laughter in SACPA livestream
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By Herald on April 5, 2021.
Certified Laughter Yoga teacher Cheryl Ann Oberg as part of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs weekly YouTube livestream speaker series. SACPA/YouTube
Certified Laughter Yoga teacher Cheryl Ann Oberg was a fitting guest for a special April Fools Day edition of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs weekly YouTube livestream speaker series. “Even when we don’t feel like it, when we start smiling other people look at us and smile back, and all of a sudden it becomes real,” she stated with, of course, a big smile on her face.
Citizen interest helpful in insect conservation
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By Dale Woodard on March 13, 2021.
Participation and personal interest can be helpful in addressing the conservation of insects and spiders in our area. The not-so creepy and crawlies were the topic as the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held its weekly Zoom conference Thursday morning. On hand as the guest speaker was Dan Johnson – BSc, Sask; MSc, PhD, UBC, Institute of Animal Resource Ecology & Department of Plant Science – promoting public understanding of science, especially about ecosystems and biodiversity and fostering an appreciation for the lives of insects. Johnson said citizens don’t necessarily need a degree or a piece of paper to garner a better understanding of the insects around us.