Alberta Energy Regulator

• More wastewater problems found at Kearl mine in northern Alberta

  The Alberta Energy Regulator has warned Imperial Oil about more wastewater problems at its Kearl oilsands mine in northern Alberta.

  Environment

  May 11
  
• Commission increases refund ATCO owes over attempt to recoup contract costs

  The refunds are over costs that ATCO tried to recover from the construction of a power line through Jasper National Park.

  Consumer

  Apr 27
  
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• When did Alberta know about Kearl seepage? Regulator head won’t say

  Laurie Pushor told the environment and sustainable development committee he doesn't want to jeopardize a probe by a third-party contractor hired by the regulator's board.

  Environment

  Apr 24
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• Suncor to be investigated after dead animals found at mine site

  According to the Alberta Energy Regulator, dead waterfowl were located at a tailings pond north of Fort McMurray at Suncor's Base Mine Site.

  Environment

  Apr 22
• Imperial CEO hears impact of Kearl oilsands leaks, apologizes for silence: ‘We have broken this trust’

  Imperial Oil Ltd. says its cleanup efforts following recent high-profile wastewater releases from its Kearl oilsands site will be complete next month.

  Environment

  Apr 20
• Suncor incident highlights ‘continued failure’ of Alberta regulator: First Nation chief

  A First Nation chief says that Suncor's release of muddy water into the Athabasca River further highlights the issues with Alberta's regulator. 

  Canada

  Apr 19
• First Nations blast Alberta Energy Regulator at hearing; Guibeault promises reform

  Several chiefs and representatives from First Nations and Metis communities affected by the Kearl leak appeared at a House of Commons committee Monday.

  Canada

  Apr 17
• Alberta regulator reconsiders Fort Hills oilsands approval after critical report

  The McClelland Lake complex comprises two large patterned fens -- peat-producing wetlands featuring long strings of trees and shrubs separated by narrow pools.

  Economy

  Apr 17
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• Alberta regulator confirms potential oilsands toxins in small fish-bearing waterbody

  Alberta's energy regulator has confirmed hazardous chemicals are present in a small waterbody after releases of tailings-contaminated wastewater from Imperial Oil's Kearl oilsands.

  Canada

  Apr 5
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• Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to Kearl oilsands releases: document

  'The fact that the province waited over a month before initiating its emergency response is not surprising at all,' said Chief Alan Adam of the Athabasca Cree First Nation.

  Environment

  Apr 4