While Premier Danielle Smith attended the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, her government once again signalled its intention to open up the eastern slopes of the Rockies to Australian coal speculators and billionaires despite massive public opposition. Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Jan. 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/01/22/Anger-Alberta-Lifts-Ban-Rockies-Coal-Mining/

Anger as Alberta Lifts Ban on Rockies Coal Mining

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