UPDATE: Residents who had to leave their homes Wednesday because of the situation on the Pembina Pipeline Northern Pipeline System were allowed to go home on Thursday. In a statement from the company, they did extensive air monitoring and worked with the Alberta Energy Regulator to determine whether the area was safe.Â
Officials are dealing with a natural gas liquids release on Pembina Pipeline’s Northern Line, around 30 kilometres away from Valleyview.
According to the MD of Greenview website, around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, the company reported the emergency incident. The pipeline has since been isolated while officials work to fix the situation.
In a release, the company says roadblocks have been set up in the area to divert traffic, emphasizing safety for those in the area is their main priority.
“We have contacted residents in the immediate area of the release and advised them of the situation and are supporting those affected by arranging temporary accommodation. Pembina will continue to provide assistance that may be required.”
The pipeline company is said to provide updates on the situation as necessary.