By Laine Mitchell (Twitter: @Laine_Mitchell)

Charges laid against Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility

Mar 22, 2018 | 7:26 AM

The Alberta government has laid two charges against a Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility and its directors for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation.

Jonah and Cathy Tryon and Tryon’s Auto Body Ltd. have each been charged with two counts under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The charges relate to a continuing set of events that occurred between July 7, 2016 and Aug. 30, 2016.

The charges were laid on March 2 and consist of two separate counts of interfering with an inspector or investigator exercising or carrying out duties or attempting to do so, an offence contrary to section 227(j) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

Their first court appearance is set for April 17 in Drayton Valley Provincial Court.