Week ending December 12, 2025
Environment and Industry News Clearer reclamation rules Alberta’s government has published new guidelines to help businesses, landowners, Indigenous communities and the public better understand how land is reclaimed, and their role in reclamation. Alberta is an economic powerhouse with one of the most effective land reclamation systems in the world. This new fact sheet […]
Week ending November 20, 2025
Environment and Industry News Alberta Emergency Alert test: Minister Ellis Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the upcoming Alberta Emergency Alert test: “On Nov. 19, 2025, Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System. At 1:55 p.m., an Alberta Emergency […]
Week ending November 6, 2025
Environment and Industry News Protecting the Environment and Jobs in Upper Smoky Alberta’s government has released the new Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan to guide conservation and economic activity across 13,000 square kilometres in west-central Alberta. This common-sense plan will protect local jobs in the energy, forestry and tourism sectors while increasing wildfire protection and responsibly […]
Week ending October 17th, 2025
RemTech East 2026 April 8 -10, 2026Ottawa, ON Early Bird Registration & ALL Sponsorship Opportunities are now OPEN– Call for Abstracts – ESAA & ONEIA are pleased to announce that RemTech East is BACK! RemTech East 2026 will feature technical talks, 2 receptions, 30 exhibits, networking opportunities and 2 great keynotes. Thursday Lunch KeynoteTodd Hirsch […]
Week ending October 10th, 2025
RemTech Silent Auction NOW OPEN Still Accepting Items Auction Opens – October 6th at 10 amAuctions Closes – October 16th at 6:30 pm BID NOW RemTech 2025 will not only be a great learning and networking event, it will also be one of the largest charity fundraisers supported by the environment industry. Since its inception 23 […]
Week ending October 3rd, 2025
ESAA Remembers an Icon – Jane Goodall (1934-2025) ESAA is saddened to learn of the passing of an environmental and conservation icon. Dr. Jane Goodall was a friend of ESAA, RemTech and the industry. The earth is blessed with very few individuals like her. Her spirit and hope for the world was infectious and […]
Week ending September 26th, 2025
RemTech 2025 October 15-17, 2025Fairmont Banff Springs Silent Auction – Items Needed Auction Opens – October 6th at 10 amAuctions Closes – October 16th at 6 pm RemTech 2025 will not only be a great learning and networking event, it will also be one of the largest charity fundraisers supported by the environment industry. Since its […]
Week ending September 19th, 2025
Alberta: Modernizing TIER to secure tomorrow Alberta is seeking to update the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system to drive investment at large industrial facilities, helping companies stay competitive and protecting jobs. This fall, Alberta’s government will introduce updates to the TIER system that would empower Alberta industries to invest in on-site emissions reduction […]
Week ending September 12th, 2025
ESAA Photo Contest Check Out Our 2025 Winners! 1st Place (tie) Nicole von StackelbergProactive Environmental Solutions 1st Place (tie) Josh DiasBureau Veritas 3rd Place Tahnee MayEcoventure Inc. Major Projects Office of Canada: Initial Projects under Consideration A defining moment for Canada Canada stands at a pivotal juncture as the global economy undergoes profound […]
Week ending September 5th, 2025
Alberta: New recommendations to address tailings ponds Alberta’s government has received four new recommendations to help speed up oil sands mine water management and tailings pond reclamation. After extensive study and analysis, the Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee has released four new recommendations for Alberta and Canada. They are calling for new treatment technologies […]