Husky Energy stalling on repayments to James Smith Cree Nation: Chief
Text messages to Husky Energy officials express Chief Wally Burns’ frustrations in dealing with the company over the last year.
Recently, officials from Husky Energy were on the shores of the North Saskatchewan River conducting clean-up efforts following last year’s oil spill. During the Shoreline Clean-up Assessment Team’s work, members of the community used their knowledge of the river and its banks to allow Husky to safely conduct their work.
Burns said those workers from the Cree Nation have not been paid for their efforts. The band has considered moving money around from different programs to repay the members in question.
The chief didn’t mince words when he texted officials regarding late payments,