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THERE WILL BE NO NEWS ARTICLES THIS WEEK DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES.  SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENCES.  WE WILL BE BACK ON-LINE SOON   See below for exciting Member News – ESAA NEWS TEAM     Remediation Technology News and Resource (The following are selected items from the US EPA’s Tech Direct – http://clu-in.org/techdirect/) Upcoming Live Internet Seminars Aug 26 – Federal

Environment and Industry News Calgary man pays too much. Alberta takes action. Starting in August, Alberta’s government is shifting the recycling of automotive fluid containers from the Hazardous and Special Products program to the long-established used oil recycling program. This will lower the eco fees paid to manage these products at end of life, while still achieving our recycling goals

Environment and Industry News Celebrating Parks Day in Alberta: Minister Loewen “Happy Parks Day, Alberta! I encourage all Albertans to take a little time to get outside, connect with nature, and enjoy the incredible provincial parks we’re lucky to have right here at home. “Since Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990, Albertans have found new and exciting ways to

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA Environment and Industry News West coast pipeline, private partner, oilsands production and pathways The West Coast Oil Pipeline will transport more than one million barrels of oil per day to Canada’s west coast and strengthen access to growing Asian markets, helping meet Alberta’s goal to double its oil production to eight million barrels per day over the

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY Environment and Industry News Statistics Canada to discontinue key water surveys amid spending cuts Statistics Canada is discontinuing several long-running environmental and water-related surveys as part of federal spending reductions outlined in the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review, the department confirmed in a statement to Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.  Among the programs being eliminated are the Biennial

Environment and Industry News   Access to information formerly on the Environment Site Assessment Repository With the retirement of the Government of Alberta’s Environmental Site Assessment Repository (ESAR), contamination management records previously available through ESAR are now available from the Alberta Energy Regulator’s Products and Services Catalogue(opens in new window). The Products and Services Catalogue now includes records relating to environmental

Environment and Industry News Preparing students for an AI future As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across Alberta, employers are increasingly seeking graduates with practical AI skills. To ensure post-secondary institutions are rising to meet that challenge, Alberta’s government is establishing an expert panel with post-secondary and industry leaders to assess how AI is being integrated into post-secondary education, identify opportunities

Environment and Industry News   Spring session delivers for Albertans This spring session, Alberta’s government delivered on its commitment to put Albertans first with a legislative agenda that included 18 bills focused on protecting Albertans, strengthening the economy and ensuring Alberta maintains its reputation as the best place to live, work and raise a family. Protecting those who call Alberta home

Environment and Industry News Alberta brings conservation to international stage Minister Loewen will attend the 72nd General Assembly of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation in Vienna, Austria, from April 16 to 19. The general assembly is the flagship annual event that brings together government representatives, experts and conservation stakeholders to discuss the future of wildlife conservation and

Environment and Industry News   Canada and Alberta reach agreement-in-principle to accelerate the construction of major projects in Alberta The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is transforming its economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger and more resilient to global shocks. To drive this mission, Canada’s new government is

Environment and Industry News   Happy Valentine’s Day Alberta supports scrapping the EV mandate: Premier Smith   “I’m pleased to see Prime Minister Mark Carney listen to automakers, industry leaders, Albertans and common-sense by scrapping the federal EV mandate once and for all. “Requiring 60 per cent of new cars sold in Canada to be zero-emission by 2030 and 100

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE   Environment and Industry News Superior General Partner Inc. and one individual fined a total of $1,365,000 for violating the Fisheries Act News release January 8, 2026 – Gatineau, Quebec The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety, and environment of Canadians. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforces several laws that protect