Category Archives: Case News

LISTEN: Ian Jessop interviews Jessica Ernst October 23, 2013, CFAX 1070 Ian and Jessica chat about: The Mi’kmaq blockade in New Brunswick and other communities around the world standing firm against hydraulic fracturing; Inappropriate extreme police response to legal expression … Continue reading →

LISTEN: Anna Marie Tremonti interviews Jessica Ernst and her lead lawyer Murray Klippenstein on The Current October 22, 2013, CBC Radio With more on immunity for energy regulators, we were joined by Richard Dixon. He’s the Executive Director of the Centre for Applied … Continue reading →

Front Page: Steps taken in Rosebud CBM lawsuit by Pat Kolafa, October 17, 2013, Drumheller Mail A suit filed by Rosebud landowner Jessica Ernst alleging water contamination, will go ahead, but without the Energy Resource Conservation Board (ERCB). Ernst filed … Continue reading →

Who watches the watch dog by Linde Turner, October 17, 2013, Strathmore Standard Who watches the Watch dog by Linde Turner, October 15, 2013, Cochrane Times

Ian Jessop interviews Jessica Ernst, Alberta Environmental Consultant (1:30 pm to 2:00 pm) October 9, 2013, CFAX 1070 Radio Ian Jessop interviews Jessica about her trip to Newfoundland and Justice Wittmann’s ruling granting the Alberta Energy Regulator complete  immunity from … Continue reading →

The Courts: Jessica Ernst and the Honourable Neil Wittmann, Chief Justice, Court of Queen’s Bench, Alberta  by Robin Mathews, October 15, 2013, The Straight Goods The present “Jessica Ernst Case” in the Court of Queen’s Bench, Alberta is – in … Continue reading →

The Judgement Gaz de houille – Jessica Ernst va en appel Translation of Andrew Nikiforuk’s article below by Amie du Richelieu (with note: It’s Thanksgiving, after all…), October 13, 2013 Alberta Energy Regulator Given Immunity in Landmark Fracking Suit, ‘I have no choice but … Continue reading →

Slides of the presentation and photos of the tour available at The People’s Forum on Fracking in Stephenville Newfoundland Presents: Environmental Scientist Jessica Ernst Alberta Woman Warns West Coast Residents About Fracking by NTV, September 23, 2013 Wait for research before … Continue reading →

Fracker’s Legal Defense: “We’re Not Frackers” by Chip Northrup, September 20, 2013, Shale Shock Media “We’re stimulators” – according to Encana, who is being sued by my pal Jessica Ernst, Canadian Fractavist Folk Hero. In their nano-pleading, Encana denies that they fracked the well that contaminated her water … Continue reading →

Citizens Forum 17-Jul-13 – Jack Etkin interviews Jessica Ernst about Fracking by Canadacitizensforum, September 13, 2013

FRACKING AWARENESS WEEK by The Port au Port/Bay St. George Fracking Awareness Group, September 14, 2013, The Western Star Place : Bay St. George Time : 11:00 Details : The Port au Port/Bay St. George Fracking Awareness Group will kick off Fracking Awareness Week … Continue reading →

LISTEN: Ian Jessop interviews Jessica Ernst, Environmental Consultant 30 Min, September 3, 2013, CFAX 1070 Ian and Jessica chat about: Resident pressure on officials reveals Alberta’s new two class “safety” system as Kaiser Exploration scraps plan to frac near Calgary … Continue reading →

Two sides continue to be at odds on fracking safety by Celia Ste Croix, August 22, 2013, Whitecourt Star Oil industry experts and Alberta government regulators, on the other hand, have defended the process as tried and true with the world’s best safeguards … Continue reading →

Le citoyen Encana – Le double visage de la plus importante corporation de Calgary Translation by Amie du Richelieu, August 21, 2013 Citizen EnCana The double life of Calgary’s greatest corporation by Adrian Morrow, published in Fast Forward, July 10, 2008. Source: Cover Fast Forward … Continue reading →

‘Just a Fracking Few’ and ‘Rosebud, Not Our Problem’ in Alberta Views, July/August 2013 Print Issue Just a Fracking Few is from the November 29, 2012 Alberta Hansard: Laurie Blakeman questions Alberta Environment Minister Diana McQueen on Groundwater and Hydraulic Fracturing, McQueen … Continue reading →

Fracking Lawsuit Nears Deadline by Bob Brown, June 13, 2013, Drumheller Online A lawsuit by a local woman against Encana and the Alberta Government over hydraulic fracturing drags on. The case hasn’t been in court since January, when the presiding judge was appointed … Continue reading →

Andy Oudman (1290 AM CJBK, London Ontario) and Pam Killeen (Health and Wellness Coach) August 8, 2013 live interview with Jessica Ernst, a scientist with 30 years petroleum industry experience, about her multi-million dollar landmark North American lawsuit on hydraulic fracturing and … Continue reading →

everything you always wanted to know about fracking (but were too afraid to ask) by wall of controversy, August 5, 2013 Jessica Ernst, M.Sc. is a 55 year old Canadian environmental scientist with 30 years oil and gas industry experience. She … Continue reading →

Ian Jessop interviews Jessica Ernst, Environmental Consultant on hydraulic fracturing 2:30pm to 3:00pm, C-FAX 1070, July 17, 2013

An Open Letter to the Honourable Neil Wittmann, Chief Justice by Robin Mathews, June 27, 2013, The Straight Goods Dear Chief Justice Wittmann: This Open Letter is written to you to help stimulate discussion about the allegations widely made in … Continue reading →

Water Contamination from Fracking: Jessica Ernst Releases Groundbreaking Report by Damien Gillis, June 20, 2013, The Common Sense Canadian Contamination of North America’s Groundwater from Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing) Revealed in a New Case History Catalogue Press Release by BC Tap Water Alliance, June 16, … Continue reading →

Film premiere outlines ‘devastating’ effects of fracking on rural communities by Meadhbh Monahan, June 6, 2013, Impartial Reporter The division of rural communities is one of the worst effects of fracking, a Fermanagh audience heard on Tuesday night. In a … Continue reading →

Zweifel am Fracking [Doubt about Fracing] 5:55 Min. by Westpol, June 2, 2013 Zweifel am Fracking 02. Juni 2013, Westpol Während in Deutschland der politische Streit um die Gasförderung mittels Fracking tobt, machte sich Ministerpräsidentin Kraft bei ihrem Besuch in Kanada … Continue reading →

Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Daniel Kovalik, Jessica Ernst, Janine Bandcroft by Chris Cook, April 29, 2013, Gorilla Radio Click and scroll to the bottom to access the podcast (Ernst interview at about 35 Min.) And; in 1998, oil patch … Continue reading →

Hydraulic Fracturning [‘Fracking’] Worldwide. Jessica Ernst Of Rosebud, Alberta by Robin Mathews, April 29, 2013, vivelecanada.ca Le fracking – pas de réponses, interdit de poser des questions translation of Robin Mathews’ article by Ami(s) du Richelieu, April 28, 2013 Hydraulic Fracturing [“Fracking”] … Continue reading →

La fracturation hydraulique, le Canada et la justice translation of Robin Mathews’ article by Amie du Richelieu April 13, 2013 Alberta Fracking. Jessica Ernst Versus The Corporate/Government Enemy. (A Case For History.) by Robin Mathews, April 12, 2013, The Straight … Continue reading →

Fracking. The One Per Cent. Collapsing Canadian Courts. Jessica Ernst. by Robin Mathews, April 08, vivelecanada.ca The $33 million case taken by Jessica Ernst against Encana Corporation, Alberta Regulators, and the Alberta government is running into very dubious obstacles. Source: … Continue reading →

Is natural gas green? When you’re addicted to the planet by Adria Vasil, March 21-28, 2013, Vol. 32 No. 29, NOW Put the word “natural” in front of anything and it sounds so much sweeter, doesn’t it? Unless it turns … Continue reading →

Ernst versus Encana – les juges jouent à la chaise musicale translation Of Andrew Nikiforuk’s article by Amie du Richelieu March 30, 2013 Alberta’s Top Judge to Hear High Profile Fracking Case by Andrew Nikiforuk, March 29, 2013, TheTyee.ca Klippenstein told … Continue reading →

AAMDC frac motion commotion by Sharon McLeay, March 15, 2013, Strathmore Times Vicki Balance of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers addressed a letter to Wheatland Council expressing the Association’s policies of adhering to [voluntary] best business practises in natural … Continue reading →

“Many fleas make big dog move” : Jessica Ernst’s inspirational talk by Stopfyldefracxking.org.uk, March 8, 2013 Jessica Ernst chatting to residents A huge thanks to all who came to the Jessica Ernst talk, “Fracking Community: Actions and Omissions Speak Louder … Continue reading →

Fracking on the Fylde 7:35 Min. Interview with Jessica Ernst by Wave 965, March 7, 2013 A Candian Scientist is visiting St Annes to share her expiriences of fracking for shale gas. Jessica Ernst is visting the area as part of a … Continue reading →

In Alberta And B.C.: Stephen Harper Destroying The Rule Of Law by Robin Mathews, February 25, 2013, Vivelecanada.ca Alberta energy specialist Andrew Nikiforuk (Tyee, Feb. 22, 2013) reports the involvement of the federal Minister of Justice in what may be … Continue reading →

GAZ DE HOUILLE – LE FÉDÉRAL VEUT DÉCOURAGER JESSICA ERNST translation by lesamiedurichelieu in Pressgauche.org, February 26, 2013, of article in The Tyee.ca by Andrew Nikiforuk, February 22, 2013 Dans une décision étonnante, le gouvernement Harper met une autre embûche … Continue reading →

Alberta asks public for consultations on fracking and water use by Grace C. Visconti, February 18, 2013, Digital Journal Edmonton – In a surprising move, Environment Minister Diana McQueen announced that the Alberta government would engage the public in consultations … Continue reading →

Fracking fears play no part in throne speech by John Gleeson, February 15, 2013, Coastal Reporter B.C. is already in bed with the oil and gas industry and now the Liberal government wants us to make babies and grow old … Continue reading →

Alberta Energy Board Appealing by Kevin Martin, January 23, 2012, Lloydminster Meridian Booster

Reprise du procès de Jessica Ernst Par JoJo Amie du Richelieu Lundi 4 février 2013, Les Hebdos Régionaux Québecor Média Demain, vendredi le 18 janvier 2013, le procès de Jessica Ernst franchit une autre étape à la cour de Calgary. Cette cause pourrait créer … Continue reading →

Common interests by Dennis LeNeveu, Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition January 31, 2013 A15 In Calgary, on Jan.19, a hearing was held on the lawsuit by Jessica Ernst against Encana and the Alberta Gas and Oil Regulator … Continue reading →

Wheatland pushes fracking resolution by Pat Kolafa,  January 30, 2013, Front Page The Drumheller Mail Wheatland County Council is hoping to pressure the government into taking more care in protecting the environment when exploring and developing natural resources. The County is aiming … Continue reading →

Moves to address frack practices by Shanon McLeay, January 18, 2013, Strathmore Times Wheatland County councillors submitted their views, in a resolution proposal to the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Communities (AAMDC) zone office, regarding the County’s stance on … Continue reading →

When Women Blow the Whistle by Barbara D. Janusz, Winter 2013, Herizons Researchers and regulators have taken an interest in whistle-blowers, too, and have asked: What is it that makes a person more likely to blow the whistle-is it a … Continue reading →

Staying dirty by Jessica Ernst, November 30, 2012, Calgary Herald  Re: “Seniors’ shower issue deserves serious response,” Don Braid, Opinion, Nov. 28. I know how demeaning it is to shower only once a week. Since April 2008, when the government … Continue reading →

Water equals life. Who is Jessica Ernst? by Jacquie Vigneux, October 9, 2012, Whitehorse Star Il faut bannir la fracturation hydraulique by Jacqueline Vigneaux, 10 October, 2012, Page 4, L’aurore boréale Vol. 29, No. 19

Fracking Aquifers by James Northrup, September 27, 2012, blog.ShaleShockMedia Obviously, under the right conditions – it could happen – and it has happened, as the EPA tests just confirmed. The way it happened in Wyoming is fairly straightforward – the … Continue reading →

The North This Week September 23, 2012, CBC News A conversation on fracking between A New Day host Sandi Coleman and Jessica Ernst

Gaz de schiste – la mission de Jessica, “J’ai laissé tombé tout le reste de ma vie pour ceci.” Jessica Ernst est convaincue qu’il n’y a rien de bon dans la fracturation hydraulique Traduction libre d’un reportage de Chuck Tobin, September … Continue reading →

Gaz de schiste – L’ennemie de la fracturation nous prévient, Traduction libre d’un article écrit avant la présentation de Jessica Ernst au Yukon le 22 septembre 2012 Jessica Ernst ne peut pas nous dire ce qu’elle espère accomplir en étant … Continue reading →

‘I have given up the rest of my life for this’, Jessica Ernst is convinced there’s nothing good about hydraulic fracturing by Chuck Tobin, September 21, 2012, Whitehorse Daily Star At one point, says the lawsuit, excess methane gas caused … Continue reading →