Our Cause in the News
Globe and Mail May 18, 2024
The elite want their own racetrack in Alberta’s badlands. These local farmers are pushing back.
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Calgary Herald, May 17, 2024
Opinion: At-risk bats in race against speedway for existence.
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Calgary Herald, May 13, 2024
Opponents of racetrack near Rosebud seek judicial review.
Calgary Herald article link
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CTV News Calgary, April 29, 2024
‘We’re not very happy’: Residents opposing proposed Alberta racetrack not giving up despite regulatory ruling.
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Global News Calgary April 27, 2024
Alberta farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports park.
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Calgary Herald August April 24, 2024
‘Just ridiculous’: Bid to halt contentious badlands motor racetrack near Rosebud crashes.
Calgary Herald article link
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The Globe and Mail, July 11, 2021
A racetrack, a songbird and the battle over the future of the Rosebud River Valley.
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February 24, 2021 CBC News
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February 23, 2021 CTV News Video HERE and Report HERE
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CBC Presents “The Wild Canadian Year” watch episode Summer – the Rosebud River Valley’s Golden Eagles are spectacular. Airing Sundays on CBC at 8:00 pm beginning Sept 24, 2017. The Golden Eagles made their appearance on Oct 1, 2017 at 8:00 pm in episode “Summer”. While much of the scenery is of Dinosaur Provincial Park, the rain storm is in the Rosebud River Valley.
The Golden Eagles are showcased beginning at about 23:00 on the episode. The whole show is wonderful view!
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Alberta Wilderness Association Wildlands Advocate June, 2017 by Andrea Johancsik “The river of many roses … or the river of many sports cars? see page 18.
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Brian Keating on CBC Radio’s Homestretch July 4, 2016. View Brian Keating’s biography HERE.
At the 3:30 mark Brian gives a great perspective on a racetrack in a pristine river valley.
Listen here
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Strathmore Times, August 12, 2016
Badland Motorsports: “noise won’t bother anyone” – (“The NIA (Noise Impact Assessment) doesn’t mention noise impact on wildlife …”)
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Strathmore Times, August 6, 2016
Badland Motorsports developer responds to Save the Rosebud Concerns – (“The EIA suggest a 1,000 meter setback from specified nests, April 15 to July 15. But Alberta’s Land-Use Guidelines require a 1,000 meter setback year round”)
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The Strathmore Standard, July 20, 2016
Letters to the Editor in Response to Emotions Rule
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The Strathmore Standard, July 6, 2016
Emotions Rule at Rosebud Meeting about Motorsports Resort
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June 28, 2016 (Please note: over 140 people were in attendance and the majority were from Wheatland County)
MLA Fildebrandt joins Rosebud fight against motorsports resort
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The Drumheller Mail, May 11, 2016 (be sure to scroll to the comments following the article)
Opponents to motorsports resort continue fight
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The Drumheller Mail, May 4, 2016 (be sure to scroll to the comments following the article)
Badlands Motorsports Resort submits plan for county approval
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Calgary Herald, June 6, 2013
Racetrack plan near Rosebud prompts environmental concerns
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The Drumheller Mail, June 12, 2013
Landowners oppose racetrack development in Kneehill
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The Three Hills Capital, June 19, 2013
Public hearing draws capacity crowd
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The Three Hills Capital, June 19, 2013
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