One of Canada's greatest natural assets is both a blessing and a curse in that it generates income but damages the environment.

Mar 10, 2010 - Rupert Taylor

The Alberta tar sands have created lakes of industrial mining waste, destruction of Alberta's boreal forest and are the fastest growing source of GHG emissions in Canada.

Nov 11, 2009 - Laurence O'Sullivan

Much has been done within the past 10 years to develop new oil extracting technologies that promise cheaper and greener production in the oil sands.

Dec 20, 2009 - Mary Desaulniers

Oil sands projects in Alberta destroy the boreal ecosystem and cause loss of biodiversity. Environmental damage is ignored by producers and governments.

Jul 15, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

Alberta contains the second largest proven concentration of oil in the world, the vast majority of which is found in oil sands deposits.

Jun 28, 2010 - Duane Sharp

As the world mobilizes itself against the threat of global warming, Canada embraces "dirty oil" as the solution to North America's growing hunger for energy.

Jun 18, 2009 - Michael Falcone

With the Keystone XL pipeline a hot topic on both sides of the border, here is more information on the oil sands which will feed the pipeline.

Nov 28, 2011 - Duane Sharp

Alberta's Oilsands are ramping up production and development to serve global demands for oil. Many residents are outraged by the Oilsands' "dirty oil."

Jun 7, 2011 - Liane Angerman

The oil sands, or tar sands, mines of northern Alberta use some of the biggest machines on earth. At Syncrude's "Giants of Mining", visitors stand beside mega-equipment.

Feb 24, 2009 - Jill Browne

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray, Alberta has family-friendly displays and of oil sands mining, processing, and land reclamation.

Jan 13, 2009 - Jill Browne

Environmental standards will not be met at Imperial's Kearl oil sands project for six years. Company lost court challenges, received government approval.

Aug 25, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

The city of Cold Lake has a lot going for it. With strong resource based economy, a military base, and a great natural setting it's a must to see in northeastern Alberta.

Sep 27, 2009 - Tammie Burak

Looking for a job in Alberta? Here are a few tips to help get you started.

Dec 17, 2010 - Robin Schroffel

Visit a ranch house, discover Buffalo National Park, explore Bodo Archaeology Dig Sites and learn about the Second World War prisoner of war camp in Alberta.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lori Henry

To get tar off of their skin, California beach-goers use commercial solvents, oils, pumice, and other products. The tar mainly comes from seeping offshore oil deposits.

May 8, 2009 - Gretchen Martin

Canada's westernmost prairie province has a lot to offer visitors. Take an Alberta holiday and discover some of its secrets.

Jan 6, 2011 - Robin Schroffel

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and sub-contractor Clayton Construction face charges related to Richard Boughner's death at the Horizon Oil Sands site.

Sep 4, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

The Pembina Institute released documents to show Canadian diplomats lobbying against environmental legislation they considered "simply nutty".

Nov 29, 2010 - Kathleen Airdrie

Looking for a private camp? RV West's readers pick their favorite private RV Parks and Campgrounds in Alberta, Canada, for the 2009 Reader's Choice Awards.

Dec 14, 2010 - Thomas Alan Gray

Researchers report that fuels from Canadian oil sands result in GHG emissions similar to other forms of crude oil consumed in the U.S., but less than cited.

Jan 11, 2011 - Duane Sharp