Calgary—The Provincial Court of Alberta has fined Lilydale Inc. $180,000 after the company pled guilty to a 2009 ammonia release at its poultry processing plant that affected people living nearby. The release occurred Sept. 13, 2009, during annual preventive maintenance. There were only two employees on shift in the early evening, and they were evacuated. The release resulted in nearby residents being forced to leave their homes or shelter inside.
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