23-02-2020 23:33 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca

Deal reached between Alberta and First Nations for oilsands mine

EDMONTON - The Alberta government has struck deals with two northern Alberta First Nations over a proposed open-pit oilsands mine that's awaiting Ottawa's approval. The Mikisew Cree and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nations had previously reached deals with Teck Resources Ltd. for the Frontier mine, but were still negotiating with the province over environmental and cultural concerns. Earlier this month, Alberta's Indigenous relations minister expressed concern that a public spat over the negotiatio
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