By Bryan Eneas

Upcoming event to raise water awareness after oil spill

Oct 3, 2016 | 4:48 PM

Two gatherings will be held in Prince Albert on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to continue to raise awareness about the oil which still exists in the North Saskatchewan River.

“We figure it’s way beyond time that we had a say in this city about how we feel about what’s gone on this summer,” coordinator Beverly Boe said. “Husky’s cleaned up the area where the spill happened, and just down from it. They’re cleaning up down at James Smith (Cree Nation), but there’s over 300 km of river that still hasn’t been cleaned. Who’s dealing with that?”

Boe said she is also worried about communication breakdowns within the city during the hydraulic flushing program may be repeated in the event of an issue with the city’s drinking water.

“What if there is a breakdown in our water treatment plant?” Boe asked. “I still haven’t received notice of the flushing being done at my house, and we on our block, still have not received notification that the water advisory has been lifted.”

According to Boe, although the event is titled Black Ties, Black Lace and Black Sludge title hints at a formal event, it isn’t mandatory to be dressed up. Participants are welcome to join in regalia, black ties, or whatever garb they choose.

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“We want it to appeal to everybody,” Boe said.

Boe, along with her fellow water protectors will also be showing their support for the Standing Rock movement taking place in the United States on Saturday morning. October 8 to 11 will be observed by some as International Days of Prayer and Action with Standing Rock.

“We’re dealing with what they’re fighting against,” Boe said. “The bottom line here is water is still life.”

Locations for the event are still being discussed and will be announced in the next day or two.  

Bryan.eneas@jpbg.ca   

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