"It's fantasy": Mikisew Cree chief slams new Alberta/federal pipeline deal

Our lead story: last week's signing of a new pipeline deal between the feds and Alberta, one that could see construction start as early as September 2027, faces legal action from the Mikisew Cree First Nation, who claim decades of tar sands extraction has harmed their lands and people.

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