Transcript of CBC Radio News Broadcast (4:30 P.M.)
Wednesday, December 12, 1990                                     


Krysia Jarmicka, CBC News

Police in Peace River have laid charges against 13 people for burning logging
equipment at a camp in northern Alberta.  The arson happened last month.  A
truck and a trailer and other equipment were set on fire at the Buchanan
logging camp east of Peace River.  Police won't release the names of those
charged, but there have been rumors that they are Lubicon Indians.  The
logging equipment was on land claimed by the band.  Police say all 13 who
have been charged are from the Little Buffalo area, where the Lubicon live. 
Each is facing four charges: arson, mischief, possession of an explosive and
wearing a disguise.  A lawyer for the Lubicon Indians says the charges are
politically motivated.  Bob Sachs says so far no Band members have received a
summons.  The 13 are scheduled to appear in court next month.


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