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First Nations downstream of Saskatchewan pipeline leak brace for worst as oil, chemicals flow through river

By APTN National News
Jul 26, 2016

The Husky Energy pipeline leaked into the North Saskatchewan River last week, spilling an estimated 200 to 250 cubic metres of oil

Tamara Pimentel
APTN National News
An oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River is slowly heading downstream.

Several First Nations are located along the river, and they’re preparing for the worst.

 

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