Canadian Press: Attempts to stop a pipeline oil spill from flowing down a major river in Saskatchewan failed Friday and new steps were being taken to try to contain the slick.
A government official said booms placed on the North Saskatchewan River by Husky Energy to contain the spill were ineffective because high water levels lifted the oil over the barriers.
Crews work to clean up an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan river near Maidstone, Sask. on Friday. (Photo: Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)
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