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North Battleford in Saskatchewan had to shut down its water intake plant on 22 July due to a pipeline oil spill. The pipeline

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Husky and the government are using booms across the river in attempt to remove the spilled oil from the water.

Whilst cleanup operations are continuing, Husky Energy have declared it will cover all costs of remediation.

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