Poultry processor charged for unauthorized release of substance

Government of Alberta information bulletin

The Alberta government has laid charges against Lilydale Inc., for the release of a substance that could have caused a significant adverse effect and for failing to make a timely report of the release to Alberta Environment.

The charges, laid under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, relate to an alleged release of ammonia that took place on September 13, 2009, at Lilydale’s Ramsay facility in Calgary.
The first court appearance is set for October 21, at the Calgary Provincial Court.

Alberta Environment focuses on education, prevention and enforcement to ensure all Albertans continue to enjoy a clean and healthy environment. When individuals or companies fail to comply with legislation, Alberta Environment has a range of options, depending on the offence, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

To view Alberta Environment’s recent compliance and enforcement actions, visit http://environment.alberta.ca/0942.html.