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 Wednesday June
11th Dr, Edwards DVD presentation. Schedule
of events
May 12 2008
More than 500 ducks die on Alberta Tarsands Tailings pond. Premier Stelmach
suggests that this incident although unacceptable is no worst than other bird
deaths from other hazards. He went on to say that wind turbines account for more
than 30,000 deaths per year. A recent study clearly indicates otherwise as 1.5
birds per year actually fall victim to modern wind turbines. Check out an
artists rendition of what the entrance to the tarsands facilities might look
like if the tarponds were actually clean and safe. Click on photo for larger
image.
April 2008
A new group called "Water Matters" has been formed and has been working with the
Pembina Institute on water related issues. They have a newly released report
called "Curing Environmental Dis-Integration"
http://www.water-matters.org/docs/integration-report-v2.pdf (1MB)
which dives into the ongoing water related issues in Alberta and how they are
connected with landuse and development policies. Much of the discussion
surrounds the current approval system which uses silo-effect decision making
while overlooking potential cummulative impacts. An online survey is also
available for individuals or organizations to contribute to the discussions
surrounding water matters on the 'Water Matters" website
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BTNKkgUOsDa68r3h_2b4OKqA_3d_3d
Bruce Power has submitted it's site applications to the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission and PRES has obtained digital copies. You will find them posted on
the Nuclear Power page of this website.
Date
Nov, 19th 2007; members of PRES and several other Alberta organizations
bring their concerns about nuclear power to the Alberta Legislature. People from
Calgary, Ft. St John, Whitecourt, Edmonton, and many other Alberta communities
to send a clear message to the Alberta Government that we want this province to
stay "NUCLEAR FREE". The convoy stopped in the communities of Valleyview, Fox
Creek, Whitecourt, Slave Lake and Athabasca on it's treck to Edmonton. Concerned
citizens joined forces in the cool weather to protest on the steps of the
legislature hearing speaches by concerned groups and MLA's. The group then
submitted some 1500 petition names as an indicator of public concern from
northern Alberta communities. Meetings were then held with a number of
ministers, and opposition party MLA's.
See photos in gallery Photo Gallery
Legislature
Date
Feb, 22nd 2008; members of PRES and surrounding communities greet
Premier Stelmach during his election campaign stop in Peace River. Mr. Stelmach
did take a few moments of his time to shake hands with one of our members and
accepted a "KEEP ALBERTA NUCLEAR FREE" shirt from our organization. The premier
indicated that he was wanting to work with Albertans on this issue after the
expert taskforce has had an opportunity to study the implications of bringing
Nuclear power to our province. The message from PRES to the Premier was that an
increasing number of Peace Country residents have done their own research on
nuclear power and are saying "NO THANKS".
See photos in gallery Photo Gallery
PRES welcomes Stelmach
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