Released on November 26, 2003
The Province and the City of North Battleford have reached an out-of-court settlement with approximately 100 claimants who were seeking compensation as a result of the North Battleford water contamination incident.The total value of the compensation package is approximately $425,000 which includes compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses and legal fees. Compensation payments to individuals will be based on the extent of damages suffered. The Province and the City of North Battleford will share equally in the settlement.
"The North Battleford water contamination incident was a difficult event for those who became ill. It also served as a reminder to us all that water is a precious resource that needs to be protected," Environment Minister David Forbes said. "The Province continues to implement a safe drinking water strategy to help ensure that people have safe, reliable drinking water."
Forbes also acknowledged the help of Honourable G.W. Baynton as the arbiter of a settlement conference that was convened in the summer to resolve the claim prior to it proceeding to trial.
In August 2003, the Province and the City settled with about 700 other people, who also became ill due to the North Battleford water contamination incident.
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