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Monday, May 16, 2011

Group Seeks Damages Against Penobsquis Mine

A hearing being held in Sussex today for people seeking damages at the hands of the Potash Mine in Penobsquis. Stephanie Merril with the province's Conservation Council tells CHSJ News many people in the area have had water issues becuase of the mine, with 50 peoples' wells actually drying up.
 She has they have dust, noise and quality of life issues and general stress fighting it day in and day out.
Miller says they want to send the message that industries are responsible for the damages they cause, and they want the government to hold the industries responsible.