Gas well near town sparks safety concerns in Chetwynd
George Kalischull of Chetwynd BC protests Energy and Mines permits for drilling within 100 metres of homes after a Toms Lake gas well fire. He cites 75 residents exposed, hydrogen sulfide risks, and council motions splitting over sales and drilling near town. Petitions oppose wells and urge strict safeguards.
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North East Weekly
Toms Lake
Chetwynd
Langstad
Energy
Council
George Kalischull
Meeting on wind park and no easy answer to warming
Reader objects to the wind park discussion while noting the AES Wapiti coal plant proposal near Dawson Creek. Proponents claim CO2 emissions of 1 million tonnes yearly for 40 years, 80 gallons per minute water use, and 800 hectares forest loss. Pushes to defer coal plant and support wind power as earth-friendly.
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Peace River
Dawson Creek
Earth
Harper urged to stand firm on Canada forest policy
A letter argues Prime Minister Stephen Harper should resist U S pressure over the Softwood Lumber Agreement and NAFTA. It claims Ottawa threatens the forest sector by offering aid to the United States, questions legal costs, and urges pursuing other markets or exiting NAFTA to recoup billions in duties. It warns of export charges and potential termination of hundreds of legal actions.
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Stephen Harper
Canada
Harper
NAFTA
U. S
U.S
Readers urged to send letters by mail or email
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