Kearl Lake

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation reports third leak at Kearl Oil Sands

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation reports third leak at Kearl Oil Sands

Nov 27, 2023 | 6:53am
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is reporting another incident from Exxon-Imperial’s Kearl oil sands site. ACFN posted a statement to social media saying 670,000 litres of treated water escaped a settling pond and into the Muskeg River. They reported 140 mg of suspended solids per litre, which is four times the legal limit. This follows […]
ACFN calling on federal government following AER report on Kearl leak

ACFN calling on federal government following AER report on Kearl leak

Sep 28, 2023 | 5:14pm
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is calling on the federal government following a third-party investigation into the recent Kearl Lake incident. The report stated the AER followed procedures and responded properly however, ACFN disagrees. “The AER is not a serious, or internationally respected environmental regulator. It is captured by industry and overseen by a political class […]