First Nations say Alberta review of coal project falls short, ask feds to get involved – National Observer
EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta’s largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.
In a letter to federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, the Siksika and Kainai say the review planned by Alberta’s energy regulator of the Montem Resources Tent Mountain proposal falls far short.
“The proposed provincial review by the Alberta Energy Regulator is insufficient to appropriately identify the impacts to areas of federal jurisdiction, including on Kainai’s rights,” says the letter from Chief Roy Fox.
An Alberta Energy spokesman said Tuesday that Alberta maintains jurisdiction over its natural resources.
