Helping Albertans stay informed about projects and decisions in their communities
Staying Informed, Together
Government decisions about water, energy, healthcare, and education affect every Albertan.
But keeping track of project approvals, public hearings, and comment deadlines across the province
can be overwhelming. This platform brings that information together in one place so you can
stay informed, connect with your representatives, and participate in the decisions that shape your community.
Quieter developments we're actively tracking that don't yet warrant a full project card.
Environmental assessment exemptions for AI data centres
Multiple large data centre projects have been exempted from full provincial environmental impact assessments. Wonder Valley is the highest-profile example. Watch whether this becomes standard practice for hyperscale developments.
New provincial coal policy (in development)
Premier's office has said a new Eastern Slopes coal development policy is being finalized. Reported to include a ban on new open-pit mining but allow underground mining. Timing: announcement expected to follow the Water Not Coal petition rejection.
40,000-hectare Eastern Slopes land acquisition
Government has stated it purchased leases and freehold interest on approximately 40,000 hectares in the Eastern Slopes coal target area. Framed as protecting the landscape. Details of which parcels, how they overlap with coal exploration leases, and the terms have not been made fully public.
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Who represents you?
Every Albertan has a provincial MLA, a federal MP, and municipal representatives. Whichever level made a decision you care about — this page helps you find who to talk to and how to reach them.
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Key Alberta contacts
Province-wide offices — use the postal code lookup above for your specific MLA.
Tip: Personal, unique messages are logged as individual constituent contact. Form letters are typically counted as one. When calling, ask your MLA to have a staffer log the concern. Phone calls generally carry more weight than emails.
Tips for effective contact
Personal, unique messages carry more weight than form letters. When you write or call, mention which project or issue prompted you — MLAs and ministers track constituent contact by topic.
Phone calls generally count for more than emails. If you call, be brief and clear: "My name is [X], I live in [community]. I'm concerned about [issue] because [personal reason]. I'd like the MLA to [take specific action]." Ask that a staffer log the concern.
If you don't get a response within 10 business days, follow up. Consistent follow-up signals sustained interest and helps distinguish real constituents from one-off form-letter campaigns.
Democracy works when people show up. This page is one way to start.
About Alberta Watchdog
What This Is
Alberta Watchdog is a grassroots civic platform built by Albertans, for Albertans. We exist because democracy works better when people pay attention, and because too many decisions that affect our communities happen without anyone watching.
This is not a news outlet. We are not journalists. We don't have press credentials, and we don't claim to. What we are is a group of engaged citizens who believe that public information should be accessible, understandable, and hard to ignore.
What We Do
We collect publicly available information about government approvals, corporate projects, and policy changes across Alberta, and we put it in one place where citizens can find it. We track issues across environment, water, healthcare, education, and agriculture so that nothing slips through unnoticed.
We connect you to your MLA, flag upcoming deadlines, and point you toward opportunities to get involved.
What We Don't Do
We are not affiliated with any political party, candidate, lobby group, media organization, or government body. We don't accept funding from political organizations. We have no editorial board, no investors, and no agenda beyond transparency.
We are not lawyers, and nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. We are not professional investigators. If we get something wrong, we correct it openly and promptly.
Why This Matters
Local government is where policy hits pavement. Zoning changes that reshape your neighbourhood. School board decisions that affect your kids. Budget votes that determine where your tax dollars go. These decisions are made in public meetings that most people never attend and never hear about until it's too late.
Alberta Watchdog exists to close that gap.
Community First
This platform is built on the principle that civic engagement is a right, not a credential. You don't need a journalism degree to care about what's happening in your community. You don't need permission to read a public record, attend a council meeting, or ask a hard question.
If you want to contribute, flag something we should look at, or just say hello, please reach out. This is your platform as much as ours.
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Alberta Watchdog is an independent, community-driven platform. We are not journalists, and we are not affiliated with any news organization, political party, or government body. Content shared here reflects publicly available information and community perspective, not professional reporting. Always verify information through primary sources.