Alberta seeks intervener status on Site C dam plan
Alberta will seek intervener status in the Site C dam approval, aiming to ensure mitigation for downstream impacts. Premier Campbell announced a third stage of federal and provincial environmental review, with concerns raised over flooding, methane release, and river flow. Local leaders and groups express caution about drinking water, fisheries, and regional obligations in the Peace River region.
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Site C Stage 3 plan draws mixed reaction in BC
Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom defends starting a two year regulatory review of the 6.6 billion Site C Dam project as farmers natives and environmentalists condemn the move. He argues the dam offers the best path to green electricity and future power needs while critics cite export concerns and misinformed opposition. Farmington farmer Nick Parsons has been vocal, even visiting Lekstrom's offices during the campaign.
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