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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002

The Stoney Nakoda First Nation of Alberta is threatening to cut all oil and gas leases on the reserve.

The band says the federal government has failed to collect $10 million in underpaid royalties for drilling on reserve land. With interest, the amount totals about $20 million, according to tribal leaders.

A court decision prohibits oil companies from deducting royalties but the band says Indian Oil and Gas Canada, a federal agency, isn't following the ruling and has failed to issue orders to pay.

Get the Story:
Stoney chiefs claim $20M is owed in royalties (The Calgary Sun 5/1)

Relevant Links:
Indian Oil and Gas Canada - http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ab/iogc/index_e.html

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