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A dangerous goods route goes through much of the main parts of the city, even through University Drive frequented by thousands of students on a daily basis. believes that many residents of Lethbridge are not aware of the existing oil and gas development currently ongoing within the city limits and is simply adding to existing oil and gas infrastructure. While there is not a prohibition against drilling in urban areas according to Alberta legislation, nearby residents are worried about the effects that potential operations may have on their day-to-day activities and long-term health.Īre the residents justified in their concerns? David Hill, an independent consultant and representative of Goldenkey Inc.

Goldenkey Oil Inc., an oil company based in Calgary, has purchased ten sections of land within the city of Lethbridge for $500,000, most of which underlies undeveloped acreage within the municipal boundaries of Lethbridge, causing concern for residents and future residential developers. Organizations such as the Institute of Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy Students’ Association are committed to create a conversation about the relationship between the energy industry and the environment with interested students, and we believe that the prospective development in the city of Lethbridge is worth examining critically. While concerns over drilling are not new, a proposed development in the city of Lethbridge in Southwest Alberta has sparked a strong reaction from residents in the area.Ĭoncerns about air and water quality have drawn increased scrutiny from environmental and community organizations, while the energy industry has responded with increased emphasis on corporate responsibility as a method of communicating environmental stewardship. The issue of oil and gas exploration and development in residential areas has recently been a contentious issue for Albertans. Several new schools are to be built, as well as big-box shopping.Proposed Oil Developments Close to Home Know Your Facts.

The city has spent tens of millions of dollars on a new curling rink in the area, and it has plans to expand an aquatic centre. Will oil companies be able to drill wherever they want? The Goldenkey proposal would put wells in one of the fastest-growing communities in the city of 90,000. Spearman said those pumps are all within low-lying areas of the city - typically far away from residential areas. Lethbridge already has 19 active wells within city limits, but Mr. A formal application has not yet been submitted to the energy regulator. held open houses for a proposal to drill three exploratory wells on the west side of the city. Will oil companies be able to drill wherever they want, regardless of what it happens to be within our cities? That’s the big issue,” said Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman.Įarlier this year, Goldenkey Oil Inc. If you were to trace a ring 1.6km wide around those cities, you would find another 3,300 wells, Mr.

Oil and gas wells are not new to Alberta’s cities.Īccording to Bob Willard, spokesperson for the Alberta Energy Regulator, there are 650 active oil and gas wells in Alberta’s urban centres, mostly in industrial zones, and they have recorded few problems. I would say yes, there can be some but there should be appropriate spots for them and there needs to be new guidelines to ensure there is safety,” Mr. “I wouldn’t say there should be no wells in any city. Further, industrial trucks would be needed to cart the oil away from the well.

The community has few roads in or out, meaning an evacuation could be a nightmare. Sutherland were the transportation issues. It wasn’t the concept of oil that bothered residents - many of them work in the industry. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.