Local families who have left their homes due to health concerns from nearby oilsands operations have been invited to testify in the U.S. senate hearings on the controversial Keystone X-L pipeline.
According to the Canadian Press, the Peace River area landowners haven’t decided whether to take part yet, as they don’t want their experience to reflect poorly on the oil and gas industry.
They say they simply want better regulations to ensure the industry’s neighbours are kept safe.
Closer to home, the Alberta Energy Regulator will releasing its response to recommendations stemming from a public inquiry in Peace River earlier this year on Tuesday.
