First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier’s Kearl oilsands tailings spill comments
Tuccaro was also scheduled to speak with federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. Tuccaro said he would be asking for immediate help, including assurances that his community has adequate water supplies.
Imperial’s reports say tailings have entered a small nearby, fish-bearing lake. The province’s energy regulator has warned of likely impacts to areas off the mine site. Aerial photos taken by the First Nation show animal tracks through the release area.“Photos of pools of affected water, provided by Imperial, make clear that affected water has soaked through the porous ground,” the band’s release said.
“ received a report from Alberta about a concern raised by a member of the public about leaked tailings fluid going off site,” the timeline says. “The concern was about impacts to wildlife on a trap line near the facility.”“Transparency and accountability shouldn’t be radical concepts in Alberta,” Adam said Wednesday in a statment.
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