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Critical minerals : Alberta’s natural resources for transition to lower carbon economy

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Worldwide demand for metals and critical minerals is increasing rapidly in response to growing populations, technological advancement and the global shift towards a lower carbon economy. This fact... More ≫

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Worldwide demand for metals and critical minerals is increasing rapidly in response to growing populations, technological advancement and the global shift towards a lower carbon economy. This fact sheet looks at the province's pathways to become a preferred producer and supplier of metallic and industrial minerals and products, helping to meet increasing demand while creating jobs and attracting investment to Alberta.

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Affordable housing : improving Albertans’ quality of life

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Alberta is building a housing system that delivers sustainable and affordable housing options to Albertans in need. Affordable housing supports low to moderate-income households that cannot attain... More ≫

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Alberta is building a housing system that delivers sustainable and affordable housing options to Albertans in need. Affordable housing supports low to moderate-income households that cannot attain housing at market rates. It can also provide stability for vulnerable people who may have significant barriers to accessing safe and suitable accommodations on their own. There are many types of affordable housing including emergency shelters, transitional accommodation, long-term supportive housing, subsidized housing and near-market housing.

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Alberta River Water Quality Metals Index (years)

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually... More ≫

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually for four variable groups: metals, nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides. This record includes the metals index in map format for all major river systems in the province.

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Introduction to metallic and industrial mineral rights in Alberta

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Slides used in Alberta Energy presentations introducing mineral rights in the province.

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Water quality in the Wapiti-Smoky River system downstream of the Procter and Gamble Pulp Mill, 1983

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Proctor and Gamble Cellulose Ltd. Operates a bleached kraft pulp mill near Grande Prairie, which discharges effluent to the Wapiti River. In the late 1970’s water quality impacts and public... More ≫

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Proctor and Gamble Cellulose Ltd. Operates a bleached kraft pulp mill near Grande Prairie, which discharges effluent to the Wapiti River. In the late 1970’s water quality impacts and public complaints began to arise with respect to the Smoky River, into which the Wapiti drains. Since little data were available for the Smoky, a water quality study was carried out in 1983 to assess the impact of the pulp mill and to augment the data base and understanding of the Smoky River system.

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An overview of water quality in the Oldman River Basin (1984-85)

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The intensive monitoring of the Oldman River and its tributaries was conducted from April 1984 to March 1985. The study included chemical monitoring, biological monitoring of algae, macrophytes... More ≫

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The intensive monitoring of the Oldman River and its tributaries was conducted from April 1984 to March 1985. The study included chemical monitoring, biological monitoring of algae, macrophytes and benthic invertebrates, and testing for accumulation of metals and organic contaminants in the sediments. The establishment of baseline conditions indicate the current status of the basin, including the impact of present development. This forms a basis for comparison for any future impacts or developments.

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