Locals looking to be reimbursed after oil spill losses
Residents came out to get information and file claims for losses related to the recent oil spill at a claims centre set up in the city.
Splish Splash Auto and Pet Wash owners David Materi and Gloria Winterhalt were at the clinic to file a claim for reimbursement after the car wash had to be shut down for 20 days because of water restrictions. Materi said they lost revenue and employee hours because of the spill.
“I’m sure everybody’s feeling the pinch of not being paid,” he said. “But everybody’s working as quickly as they can and I see that. It doesn’t look like anybody’s dragging their feet.”
Husky opened a claims clinic at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford for anyone affected by the oil spill who has questions about the process. It was open Friday, Aug. 12 and will be again Saturday, Aug. 13.