It’s the only pipeline to cross a national park.But the Trans Mountain pipeline that ships about 890,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Edmonton to the West Coast is still flowing despite the near total devastation of the town of Jasper.“Firefighters ... are working to save as many structures as possible and protect critical infrastructure, including the wastewater treatment plant, communications facilities, the Trans Mountain Pipeline," Parks Canada said in a Facebook post.In a statement on its own website, Trans Mountain said it continues “to safely monitor the pipeline, at this time there is no indication of damage to our infrastructure, and the pipelines continue to operate safely.”.The company said it is using its own firefighting equipment and bringing in water to operate its own sprinkler system to protect its facilities.The company said it would continue to provide updates as developments occur.The original Trans Mountain pipeline was built in 1952 under a special Parliamentary charter that allowed to traverse Jasper National Park. And in fact, the expansion was held to a higher ‘National Park’ environmental standard to gain approval.At this time it remains the only pipeline to supply crude oil and refined products to the Lower Mainland and Washington State..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
It’s the only pipeline to cross a national park.But the Trans Mountain pipeline that ships about 890,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Edmonton to the West Coast is still flowing despite the near total devastation of the town of Jasper.“Firefighters ... are working to save as many structures as possible and protect critical infrastructure, including the wastewater treatment plant, communications facilities, the Trans Mountain Pipeline," Parks Canada said in a Facebook post.In a statement on its own website, Trans Mountain said it continues “to safely monitor the pipeline, at this time there is no indication of damage to our infrastructure, and the pipelines continue to operate safely.”.The company said it is using its own firefighting equipment and bringing in water to operate its own sprinkler system to protect its facilities.The company said it would continue to provide updates as developments occur.The original Trans Mountain pipeline was built in 1952 under a special Parliamentary charter that allowed to traverse Jasper National Park. And in fact, the expansion was held to a higher ‘National Park’ environmental standard to gain approval.At this time it remains the only pipeline to supply crude oil and refined products to the Lower Mainland and Washington State..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
