Article content Municipal District (M.D.) of Pincher Creek council deliberated the provinceâs decision to reinstate the 1976 Coal Policy, and how it relates to concerns regarding water preservation in the region. Members of council indicated that Mondayâs announcement didnât provide peace of mind regarding concerns that constituents have been sharing over coal mining in the region. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Coun. Quentin Stevick said that coal exploration in the Rockies is still cause for concern. âThe fact that the coal policy from 1976 has been reinstated still does not stop the six exploratory mines that are being worked on currently, including the one up at Cabin Ridge,â said Stevick.