Keystone XL pipeline suffers major setback

Premier Jim Prentice has expressed his disappointment at President Barack Obama’s decision to veto approval of Keystone XL pipeline. The US Congress approved the project on Feb. 11, but on Feb. 24 Obama vetoed the legislation. “The debate will continue and, just as I did during my recent visit to Washington, I will continue to communicate Alberta’s record as a safe, secure and reliable energy supplier, and our strong support for Keystone XL and for all infrastructure projects that advance North America’s energy interests,” said Prentice in a news release. First Nations strongly opposed the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport crude oil from Alberta to the Texas Gulf coast.