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Kent Hehr

Alberta blasted over rejection of First Nations oil sands refinery proposal

Alberta’s rejection of a proposal for a First Nations-run oil sands refinery has critics up in arms, citing racism and “backroom” dealings. But Alberta Energy says it’s all about business.