The provincial election is on Monday. For years the gas flare between Turner Valley and Black Diamond has stood at the historic gas plant as a landmark testament to the area's rich oil and gas history. However, after a public meeting held recently, some people have reason to believe that gas flaring in the area is making some area residents sick. On Feb. 27, numerous people, including some from as far away as Bragg Creek and Pincher Creek, attended the meeting held at the Oilfields Hospital in Black Diamond to discuss the issue of gas flaring and its effects on health. Reuser, who was recently diagnosed with MS, explained that there is an alarming prevalence rate of people with MS and brain tumors living within the Turner Valley area.
Hexane is used to remove canola oil out of the canola plant. . .
Oil companies do have the technology to not use flares or to clean up flaring,' said Shackleton. Reuser and Shackleton also plan to have another meeting in the near future to follow up on the gas flaring situation in Turner Valley. Search Okotoks and Surrounding Areas search the western wheel search regional white pages search for real estate News Stories Opinion What's Happening Sports Archives website by Cameron Knowlton Published Wednesdays at Okotoks, Alberta, Canada. Serving the communities of Okotoks, Aldersyde, Black Diamond, DeWinton, Longview, Millarville, Priddis, Turner Valley, Bragg Creek, and the rural ratepayers of the M.D. of Foothills. And now the World.