Won't CBM development near Fernie be good for its economy?
CBM development will have a negative impact on the recreation, tourism, hospitality, real estate development and sporting industries in the area. The short term economic benefits resulting from CBM drilling don't outweigh the long term, sustainable and growing revenue and jobs created through those above listed industries. CBM will only create about 20 local and lasting jobs of a custodial nature. The bulk of skilled jobs will be short term and go largely to Albertans and others, already skilled in the oil and gas industry.



