Country singer launches petition to ban coal mining

Country singer launches petition to ban coal mining

February 21, 2026 5:35 pm MST.

After his previous attempt was cancelled and having to clear some regulatory hurdles, country singer Corb Lund is relaunching his petition to ban coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Amar Shah reports from Calgary.

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