Scott Sakatch

Lethbridge Herald Editor

I want to start this off by solemnly swearing that this column about nuclear energy in Alberta will NOT include any snide references to Homer Simpson.

But that doesn’t mean I’m not sorely tempted to include one, particularly given the current situation in the province, vis a vis the government and its track record on a whole shwack of different issues.

First, let’s recap: yesterday, Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel. Accoring to Smith, the panel will be talking to Albertans to get their thoughts on bringing nuclear-fired electrical power to the province. There will also be an online survey (that will be open for all of a month) for those people who can’t speak directly to the adivsory

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