from stockhouse

This from stockhouse a while back...Opinions/comments anyone...

"In respect of the AUC hearing, Alexis has yet to be engaged by AltaLink despite its efforts to advance discussions. The AltaLink substation will provide energy through Alberta's electric system to the Vista Coal Project. Chief Tony Alexis commented on the AltaLink engagement, "What is more concerning is that we are not even at the table with AltaLink to resolve our concerns. They have offered no opportunity to meaningfully assess, mitigate and accommodate the real impacts of their project and have not provided any alternative to the hearing process."


GLENEVIS, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Dec. 12, 2013) - Today, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation confirmed its commitment to remaining fully involved in all regulatory proceedings regarding Coalspur's Vista Coal Project. Both the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Alberta Utilities Commission granted Alexis standing to participate at these hearings on the basis that the Vista Coal Project and the related AltaLink Substation Project have the potential to adversely impact the First Nation.

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"Chief Tony Alexis remains committed to addressing Alexis' concerns directly with Coalspur and AltaLink. "While we are continuing discussions with Coalspur, it is unclear whether or not all of our concerns can be accommodated under an Agreement. We will try our best. As for Altalink, I can't see how we can avoid that hearing."

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http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1638886#ixzz2pZvwqAn4