Oil firms in fire-hit Canada region back to work in coming days at best: premier

Oil firms in fire-hit Canada region back to work in coming days at best: premier Edmonton, Canada (AFP) May 10, 2016 - Oil companies forced to halt production when Fort McMurray was hit by raging forest fires should resume production "in the coming days and short weeks ahead," Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said Tuesday. Conditions have to be met first, including ensuring that local roads are safe, that thousands of workers get back and hospitals and clinics reopen, she said after meeting with oil company off ... more

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