A resident walks his dog past a polling station as the town voted in a plebiscite on whether to support a new coal mine in Crowsnest Pass, Alta. on Nov. 25, 2024. On Monday, just more than 70 per cent of those who cast a ballot, or 1,951 residents, voted in favour of supporting Grassy Mountain.
Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday in favour of bringing coal back. But decision-makers in downstream communities aren't all convinced it's what's best for their citizens.A resident walks his dog past a polling station as the town voted Monday in a plebiscite on whether to support a new coal mine near Crowsnest Pass, Alta. Just more than 70 per cent of those who cast a ballot, or 1,951 residents, voted in favour.
"This vote was about hearing from and getting direction from our electorate. It is about hearing from the people living here and finding out once and for all, without all the other outside voices, what the people of this community want."The turnout of eligible voters was 53.6 per cent, compared to just 38.5 per cent in the last civic election.
The letter goes on to request additional local and provincewide consultation prior to any further consideration or action tied to the project. "Because these are mining projects that affect all of Alberta … that water that gets polluted goes down the Crowsnest River into the Oldman."its plan will "ensure management and mitigation systems are in place for elements such as selenium during all project phases."
He said Northback has spoken to Fort Macleod's council in recent months and has held an open house in the community. "Someone needs to be making sure whatever happens is being done exceptionally well and is not having a negative impact," he said.
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