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CTV got the story wrong. It’s before a joint review panel, with hearings set to begin on Oct. 27.

The Grassy Mountain Coal Project passed its environmental assessment, which now moves to the public input stage.

“The devastation it would rot on this part of the world is not an acceptable trade-off for a few dollars and a few jobs,” said Dr. Alan Garbutt who used to practice in the area.

Now retired, Garbutt — who also holds a PHD in wildlife biology — cites previous reports on U.S. coal mining communities, and how mines having affected the health of those residents.

“The mere presence of a coal mine in the vicinity causes great increases in a lot of health problems,” he said.

“Ranging from premature births and low birth weight babies to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and Cardiac and stoke problems.”

Environmentalists are also worried about the impact on habitat, wildlife, water quality and air pollution.

Source: Concerns raised over open-pit mining in Crowsnest Pass | CTV News

There are a couple of posts on the forum about these mines.