NB judge to rule on Elsipogtog injunction Monday
A New Brunswick judge will rule Monday on an attempt by Elsipogtog First Nation to stop shale gas exploration work by a Houston-based company.
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Elsipogtog anti-fracking protests triggering angry online backlash
The ongoing, Mi’kmaq-led opposition to shale gas exploration in New Brunswick is creating an on-line backlash, with some calling for a counter protest in support of SWN Resources Canada which was forced to call off its planned work Thursday after facing dozens of demonstrators.
Elsipogtog grassroots declare "victory" on the highway, while leadership aims to stop SWN in courtroom
Mi’kmaq demonstrators declared “victory” Thursday after stopping thumper trucks belonging to a Houston-based energy company from conducting shale gas exploration near Elsipogtog First Nation.
NB chiefs group, Mi'kmaq district council received contracts from SWN and Irving-owned security firm
The main New Brunswick chiefs organization received a contract from a Houston-based energy company facing ferocious opposition from Elsipogtog First Nations residents over its shale gas exploration.
Security firm protecting SWN hired company owned by ex-con who claimed undercover work for RCMP in Akwesasne
The security company hired by SWN Resources Canada to protect its equipment during its controversial shale gas exploration project subcontracted work to a consulting firm owned by an ex-convict who claims he did undercover work for the RCMP in Akwesasne.
Tensions rise north of Elsipogtog as RCMP confronts Mi'kmaq
Tensions are high north of Elsipogtog First Nation as a line of RCMP officers is now confronting Mi’kmaq gathering in an attempt to stop thumper trucks operated by SWN Resources Canada.
Elsipogtog prepares to confront SWN's machinery
Warriors from Elsipogtog First Nation are preparing to confront the machinery owned by a Houston-based energy firm conducting shale gas exploration work just north of the Mi’kmaq community.
Heavy RCMP presence accompanies SWN's return
A heavy RCMP presence is in an area Tuesday where a Houston-based energy company is expected to resume its controversial shale gas exploration.
SWN returning to thump Wednesday: Elsipogtog War Chief
SWN Resources Canada is planning to resume its controversial shale gas seismic exploration work on Wednesday, according to Elsipogtog War Chief John Levi