Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
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.
‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed coal mine sooner than later
The mayor of Crowsnest Pass wants a meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after area residents voted in favour of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Crowsnest Pass Voters Support New Coal Mine
Residents in the Crowsnest Pass have voted in favour of bringing coal mining back to the community in southwestern Alberta. Nearly 54 per cent of eligible voters turned out and 72 per cent cast ballots in favour of supporting a mine at Grassy Mountain,
‘A decisive decision’: Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine
In the end, 72% of the vote was in favour of the new project. There was a 53.6% turnout of eligible voters compared to just 38.5% in the last civic election
Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new Alberta coal mine
The issue has polarized debate, but signs visible on the way to voting in the community hall were clear: I (love) Crowsnest Coal, said one. We are a Coal Town, said another. A third was more succinct: Vote Yes to Grassy Mountain.
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