Alberta – Thinking Port

Good News, Bad News — Last Coal-Fired Generating Station In Alberta Closed

July 12, 2024 admin Alberta, Canada, clean power, Coal, coal power, Fossil Fuels, natural gas, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:53:49 +0000

In 2015, Alberta premier Rachel Notley of the New Democratic Party announced plans to completely phase out coal power by 2030 as part of its broader climate policies. Critics questioned whether it could be done. “The industry was up in arms that it wasn’t possible,” Blake Shaffer an assistant professor … [continued]

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CleanTech Energy News Science

ATCO’s Proposed Edmonton Hydrogen Subdivision Would Pay 4-10 Times Current Cost For Heat

May 16, 2024 admin Alberta, blue hydrogen, buildings, Canada, carbon emissions, climate change, energy efficiency, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green hydrogen, hydrogen, investment, natural gas

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 16:35:23 +0000

Every time I publish an article or post something on LinkedIn pointing out the economic folly and inevitable cul-de-sac of hydrogen-for-energy, commenters drag out new examples of bad hydrogen schemes, whether as ideas they think are proving my point or examples that disprove my thesis. After publishing on Canada’s $25 … [continued]

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Canada Immigration

SAIT partners with BorderPass to streamline study permit processing for international students

May 7, 2024 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, International students, sds, sponsor content, study in Canada

Credit to Author: SAIT| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 15:31:37 +0000

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is working with BorderPass to make it easier for international students to navigate the study permit process with a new partnership. This partnership will enable new international students at SAIT to access a trusted online platform that will offer complementary services to those provided by SAIT’s International Centre. […]

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Canada Immigration

Where to find your cultural community in Canada

May 1, 2024 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, Manitoba, Montreal, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, saskachewan, Toronto, vancouver

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:41 +0000

For many newcomers to Canada, finding people of their own social and cultural background can be a huge consideration in settling in a new country. Luckily, due to its ethic of multiculturalism, and emphasis on diversity, newcomers from all around the world can likely find members of their community in Canada. Below is a profile […]

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CleanTech Energy News Science

Natural Gas Isn’t Burning Nearly As Cleanly As We Thought

March 22, 2024 admin Alberta, Canada, carbon emissions, clean power, climate change, Energy, Fossil Fuels, green economy, investment, methane, natural gas, Oil

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:35:18 +0000

Remember those golden days when natural gas was a clean-burning bridge fuel, a nice way to reduce emissions as we ditched coal and switched to renewables? It was such a pleasant fantasy, while it lasted. Remember how the USA has a shared dream that it has world-beating emissions reductions because … [continued]

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Canada Immigration

Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters

March 18, 2024 admin Alberta, designated learning institution, dli, Manitoba, PAL, provincial attestation letter, study, study permit, study permit cap, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:32 +0000

Alberta and Manitoba have begun issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students who have been accepted to schools in their provinces. Both provinces have begun issuing PALs through Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in their jurisdictions. DLIs are the only schools in Canada that are approved to accept international students. Details are not currently available […]

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Canada Immigration

Where do most South Asians live in Canada?

March 18, 2024 admin Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, canada immigration, Ontario, Quebec

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Often noted for both its cultural diversity and its ethic of multiculturalism, Canada today represents one of the world’s most diverse populations, with Canadian citizens and permanent residents, hailing from all around the world. One of the strongest communities in Canada is the South Asian community, which has seen substantial growth in the last 20 […]

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Canada Immigration

Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; will launch stream for tourism and hospitality

February 17, 2024 admin aaip, Alberta, immigrate to alberta, immigration levels plan, PNP, provinces

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:03 +0000

As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory and focus its limited immigration nominations on priorities, such as filling labour shortages in healthcare, technology, construction, […]

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Canada Immigration

What you need to know before moving to Alberta

January 26, 2024 admin Alberta, canadian immigration, housing, permanent residence, pgwp, provinces, settlement services

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Alberta is one of the bigger provinces in Canada, bordered by British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east. One of the most unique benefits of Alberta is its prominent outdoor activity lifestyle and natural beauty. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The province has a large population of newcomers, with […]

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Magazines

OPG, Capital Power to Explore Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Alberta

January 15, 2024 admin Alberta, Business, Canada, captial power, Carbon Capture, energy security, full coverage, International, new nuclear, news, Nuclear, opg, saskpower, smrs, Technology

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:29:55 +0000

The Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Clarington, Ontario. Courtesy: CNW Group/Ontario Power Generation Inc.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and North American power producer Capital Power Corp. will jointly examine the feasibility of developing small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta, including possible ownership and operating […]

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