Thu Feb 20, 2014 University of Lethbridge Ballroom By admin

No Drilling Lethbridge Event: Urban Drilling in Alberta: What are the Political Perspectives? A panel discussion involving MLAs from all parties represented in the Legislature and their view on the proposed drilling in Lethbridge.

The forum will be held on February 20th, 2014, 7 pm at the University of Lethbridge Ballroom.

No Drilling Lethbridge is hosting an all party forum to discuss the issue of drilling for oil and gas within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lethbridge on February 20th, 2014, at 7pm in the University of Lethbridge Ballroom. Kent Hehr, energy critic for the Liberal Party, Jason Hale, energy critic for the Wild Rose Party, Brian Mason, leader and energy critic for the NDP have all confirmed their attendance. The Honourable Diana McQueen, Minister of Energy has been invited.

The issue of drilling in urban areas has come up time and time again in Alberta. The current government promised us a policy on urban drilling back in November 2013 and it is still not here. In the mean time, Albertans are wondering what an urban drilling policy would look like. So, we have invited the Minister of Energy and the energy critics to tell us what their ideas are on an urban drilling policy.

—– Original Message —–

Colleen,

I know and you and I have been getting inquiries from people wanting to know what is happening.

Here is the latest.  Baytex has not budged.  Tanks are still openly vented and these Alberta families will not be back on their land for Christmas.

I have applied to the Court of Queen’s Bench for an injunction but it won’t be heard until mid January.  Baytex’s lawyer is already starting stalling tactics.

Attached are two news stories about the latest developments.

Many concerned Albertans have sent an email of concern to the major banks who are also the major shareholders in Baytex.  These families would be very grateful if more people were to share their concerns with the shareholders about what Baytex is doing.  Here is the link for those wanting to email the banks/shareholders:  http://www.stopbaytex.ca/email/

Also, if people want to see how bad it is up there, go to this link to watch just released FLIR (infrared) video of the tanks that was released by the Alberta Energy Regulator.  It shows the tank hydrocarbon emissions that you can’t see with your own eyes.

http://www.stopbaytex.ca/video-of-baytex-energy-emissions/

Thanks for your help and wishing you and all Alberta landowners a Merry Christmas.

Regards,

Keith Wilson