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The McClelland Lake complex was excluded from development in 1996 because of its environmental value. That exclusion was lifted in 2002.

Alberta’s energy regulator ruled Thursday that it won’t reconsider approvals for Suncor to expand an oilsands mine into a wetland.

The McClelland Lake complex was excluded from development in 1996 because of its environmental value. That exclusion was lifted in 2002.

The news and events of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

“Three weeks is a long time to be on the street or, you know, be adrift in a dangerous situation. But in a government timeline, that's no time at all,”

"Current greenhouse gas emissions are an existential threat to life on this planet..." ~ Bill Lytle McGhee

“There but for the grace of God go we,” as the old saying goes.

Ninety-five per cent of the Yellowknife area was evacuated last week, while people living in Hay River, Fort Smith and Enterprise have now been out of their homes for two

For two decades, The Tyee has covered the rising fire threat and solutions. A dozen key stories to skim, study, share.