Fires of protest burn north of Fort St. John
Blueberry River First Nation blocks CNRL compressor stations over sour gas health concerns ahead of Nov 27 band election. Malcolm Assassin warns blockade will not end until negotiations occur. Yahey opposes blockade expansion and seeks injunctive limits. Halfway River bans access fees on Highway 117 alleging illegal reserve use. ministry says right of way. OGC says no permits needed. road damage alleged. Petro-Canada says workers have not been …
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Public road fee dispute over Halfway River access
Stretch says Halfway River Road is a public roadway and should be free to use while negotiations continue. Earlier, band members blocked a Petro-Canada pipeline along the North Road to protest impacts on hunting camps. Pipeline work is paused though routine operations continue at existing well sites as RCMP and transport officials report no traffic disruption.
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