Community Compass – September 2020
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Environmental Policy
North Coal understands its responsibility to be an environmentally responsible company. It is committed to managing its operations in a manner that is resource efficient and minimises its impact upon the air, water, flora, fauna as well as any surrounding communities. Environmental management, both during and after operations, is a key element of North Coal’s business philosophy. At all stages of planning, there is a commitment to ensuring that any potential risks to the environment are identified, and suitable controls put in place to mitigate their effects. All stakeholders are encouraged to be environmentally responsible and the company seeks [...]
The Drive – Participant Funding
Participant funding available for Michel Coal Project See full story on The Drive Public participation is needed for an assessment of a mine project near Sparwood. The Michel Coal Project is undergoing a federal environmental assessment and the public is invited to submit questions or suggestions regarding the project. Sparwood mayor David Wilks says the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is providing funding for public participation through it’s participant funding program. “Groups or individuals that wish to provide information with regards to this coal project, and do not have the financial means to do that,” Wilks says. “Are provided [...]