Al Beeber

Lethbridge Herald

A recent report by provincial government scientists examining the impact of selenium and other elements after coal mine reclamation has Lethbridge West MLA Rob Miyashiro worried about the Oldman watershed and other bodies of water.

Miyashiro said Wednesday he has serious fears about the potential impacts of mining on Grassy Mountain, given the study of rivers elsewhere in the province and the potential impact on millions who rely on the agricultural products grown here if coal mining in Grassy Mountain goes ahead.

“In spite of ongoing reclamation, selenium continues to pose a threat to water quality,” said Miyashiro in an interview at his Lethbridge constituency office. “Our government needs to really take a strong look at all this and re-look at their who

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