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Caribou protection plan could hurt industry

Aug. 29, 2016 - Northern Alberta communities are speaking out against a provincial government plan to save endangered woodland caribou by protecting 1.8 million hectares of land. 

August 29, 2016  By  Maria Church


A recently formed Caribou Communities organization, which includes the town of High Level, argues not enough groups were engaged in creating the caribou action plan. The group wants to find a solution that protects caribou while continuing forestry and petroleum activities in the area. 

The Edmonton Journal has the full story.


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