By Barb Glen, The Western Producer, May 5th, 2016
Farmers should refuse to accept lower lease payments from oil companies, says advocacy group
There was $1,200 missing from the lease fee cheque Verna Phippen received this year from the energy company that has leases on her land.
The Pigeon Lake, Alta., landowner filed a claim with the Alberta Surface Rights Board to obtain the balance of the fee owed according to her lease agreement, but she isn’t holding her breath for a quick payment.