(Sorry for the short notice, this has just come to my
attention - Dave. If you can't call today please try
shortly.)
Many of you will have heard of the dam project nearly finished on
the Oldman River upstream from the Peigan. You may also be aware
of the Supreme Court of Canada's mid-Winter decision requiring a
licence, and ordering an environmental assessment and review.
Spring is almost here.
Diane Pachel at the Alberta Wilderness Association
writes (March 18):
>Spring run-off starts within two week, no safety plan is in
>place, and the RMP have just moved onto the reserve, including
>the RCMP detachment from Pincher Creek, Alberta onto the
>reserve.
call Jean Charest, Minister of the Environment @
(819)997-1441
or 1(800)-563-1222
fax: (819)953-3457
mail to: Minister of the Environment
Parliament Hill, Ottawa
K1A 0A6 Canada
PLEASE ASK HIM TO UPHOLD THE LAW & DISMANTLE THE DAM.
(more information will be posted shortly
in dams.general and web.native)