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Article: Power plant expansion controversy grows (in Edmonton).
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- November 1, 2000
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EDMONTON
An Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (AEUB) hearing began Oct. 17 to assess whether appellants Epcor and Atco should proceed with a proposed 170 megawatt gas turbine expansion known as Rossdale Unit 11 on its existing power plant site in Edmonton.
Epcor hopes the hearing will help resolve problems between itself and local Aboriginal people. This even though AEUB has ruled a nearby cemetery of concern to some Native people is "not an issue" in making its determination, according to Epcor archeologist Barney Reeves.
Originally scheduled to last two weeks, the hearing could take longer. No time limit has been set, according to AEUB's ...