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Southeast Montana
Photo courtesy of Rick and Susie Graetz
Thursday, June 28, 2012
produced daily by Shellie Nelson
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More news from the Rockies
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Community
Recession helps B.C. meet greenhouse-gas emission reductions
Between 2007 and 2010, British Columbia reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 2.9 million tons, a 4.5 percent reduction, and the province's environmental minister said it was likely 3 percent of that reduction was due to a slowing economy.
Toronto Globe and Mail;
June 28
Idaho officials shrug off 50th-place ranking on school spending
Utah ranked dead last in per-student spending in the United States, and Idaho ranked 50th, a designation Gem State officials said was not of much concern as student achievement not funding is the standard by which they measure education.
Spokane Spokesman-Review;
June 28
Census says 11 of Utah's 12 fastest-growing cities are in Utah County
Juliette Tennert, Utah's state demographer, said much of the population gains in the state in 2011 was due to birth rates not immigration, and Utah County's affordable housing is a draw for young families, which is why 11 of the county's communities made the list of the state's fastest growing cities.
Salt Lake Tribune;
June 28
Montana ag research center's tour tonight could be its last
The 106-year-old Western Agricultural Research Center near Corvallis is one of six operated by Montana State University across the state, and the center will open its gates for a tour tonight, but with the only scientist still based at the center set to retire the end of this year, this tour may be the last.
Ravalli Republic;
June 28
Environment
Company bids $3.5-million for Montana coal tracts
The Montana Department of Natural Resources received a $3.5-million bid from Signal Peak Energy for coal on state lands near the company's Bull Mountain Mine.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle;
June 28
Grand Teton NP, Wyoming airport investigate illegal mowing of sagebrush
An employee of the Jackson Hole Airport, which is located within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, cut a two-to-three mile swath of sagebrush and other vegetation outside the perimeter fence of the airstrip, and park officials are working with airport personnel to determine how the mistake happened and why park officials weren't notified.
Jackson Hole News and Guide;
June 27
Politics
Falling oil prices prompt tax discussion in Alberta
Alberta Liberals said Wednesday that falling oil prices have revealed a weakness in the province's tax structure, and that it's time to consider a structured income tax to insulate the province from the volatility of the oil market.
Calgary Herald;
June 28
Economy
Utah companies get $1M DOE grants for energy research
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1-million grants to two Utah companies, with Oscilla Power receiving the federal funds to further its research on ocean wave energy, and Materials and Systems Research Inc. to use its grant on oxide fuel cell work.
Salt Lake Tribune;
June 28
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