An advocate for Alberta landowners says the glut in oil prices is leading to a growing number of smaller energy companies going under, exacerbating the issue of already ballooning numbers of abandoned oil and gas wells in the province. On Friday, representatives for Alberta landowners met with the NDP’s rural caucus in Strathmore to discuss… Continue reading ‘It’s a serious situation that’s coming’: Alberta landowners’ advocate on ‘mushrooming’ problem of abandoned oil wells
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Corb Lund says Alberta diversification bound to happen
Musician says Albertans have the know-how to figure it out Despite Alberta’s economic downturn, a self-described sixth-generation Albertan Corb Lund says that the economy and its industry need to diversify, but he thinks the province “will figure stuff out.” Lund, a country musician, played in Regina and Saskatoon this past week. He spoke with Saskatchewan Weekend host Eric Anderson about… Continue reading Corb Lund says Alberta diversification bound to happen
Going bankrupt a bitter pill for N.L. worker in wake of oil price collapse
Casualties of the Collapse: More workers tossed into turmoil by economic downturn Jamie Parsons appeared to have it all a year ago. A job in the Alberta oilsands earning $140,000 and a strong sense of pride and self-respect. The crash in oil prices has ripped it all away. His job. His income. His dignity. He finds it hard… Continue reading Going bankrupt a bitter pill for N.L. worker in wake of oil price collapse
Oil producing Sask. First Nations sue Canadian Government for billions
The statement of claim says the government hasn’t done enough to support resource development on reserves Oil producing Saskatchewan First Nations are suing the federal government in a class action lawsuit. They say the government hasn’t done enough to develop the resources on First Nations. The lawsuit is being represented by Poundmaker Cree Nation and… Continue reading Oil producing Sask. First Nations sue Canadian Government for billions
Saskatchewan suggests laid-off oil workers clean abandoned wells
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government is proposing to have oil and gas workers who have lost their jobs clean up abandoned wells. Premier Brad Wall says the program would help stimulate employment in the oil-and-gas sector by accelerating cleanup of wells no longer capable of production. Wall says it would speed up decommissioning and reclamation… Continue reading Saskatchewan suggests laid-off oil workers clean abandoned wells
Premier Brad Wall says Trudeau should champion energy sector, Energy East
Some pipeline critics ‘just don’t like oil’, premier says Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should take a stand and support the Energy East pipeline. Trudeau said last week that his role as prime minister in thorny issues such as pipelines is to bring people together and secure a better future for… Continue reading Premier Brad Wall says Trudeau should champion energy sector, Energy East
SUMA to lend voice in support of Energy East pipeline project
Sask. municipal leaders vote to send pipeline support letter to federal government The province’s municipal leaders have voted to send a letter to the federal transport minister regarding TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project. The letter from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association will support the pipeline project. The decision to send the letter was made by… Continue reading SUMA to lend voice in support of Energy East pipeline project
Desperation in energy heartland: What will stop the pain from low oil prices?
With one of Canada’s big banks cutting its economic forecast for the country for a second time in a matter of weeks, the focus is now on the federal government and what it can do to help stop the ongoing pain from low oil prices. The drop in commodity prices is hurting all of Canada’s… Continue reading Desperation in energy heartland: What will stop the pain from low oil prices?
Energy East pipeline: What you need to know
Here’s why emotions are running so high on both sides of the debate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made headlines Tuesday when he met with Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, an outspoken opponent of the proposed Energy East pipeline. Perhaps you’ve heard of Energy East, but aren’t really sure what it is — or why emotions are running so high on both… Continue reading Energy East pipeline: What you need to know
Justin Trudeau meets with Denis Coderre
Prime minister and mayor talk infrastructure, try to find common ground on Energy East Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Montreal this morning to meet with Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. The meeting took place at 7 a.m. and comes just one day after interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose called on Trudeau to rein in his… Continue reading Justin Trudeau meets with Denis Coderre