who is an Oilbertan (who isn't directly affected by the spill) I will say this is not the first time and it won't be the last. Too many oil companies trying to maximize profits by minimizing spending on pipeline maintenance. The spills just don't usually happen next to a river that is the water supply for an urban area. I hope this makes a few people in our province reasses the dangers, but I don't count on it. The oil companies have been a huge part of Alberta for years and years now. And God forbid you say anything about it where I am. You will hear all about how you should just stop using cars, and electricity and how if you are against oil and gas you should give up all modern comforts and live in a mud hut. As long as the oil companies keep employing people here at good wages, you won't see them be held accountable. They do, at least, pay large amounts in royalties, and they will also be paying for the clean up. Still....
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