Monday, June 24, 2013

Calgary floods hamper pipeline spill clean up in northern Alberta

Calgary floods hamper pipeline spill clean up in northern Alberta

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It says the company initially said the spill affected surface waters and muskeg lands over 2.5 square kilometres.
But Lubicon Lake says the spill is now thought to be larger than initial estimates.

Pennwest is working to contain the spill but says the flooding in Calgary is having a negative effect on the management of the spill, particularly when it comes to communications.

Lubicon Lake Chief Bernard Ominayak says the safety of the first nation's citizens and their environment is the "primary concern."

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