Tag: oil and gas

Alberta, Federal Government sign MOU which could see new pipeline construction as early as 2027

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding intended to pave the way for the design, and potentially start of construction of a new oil pipeline to Asian markets as early as Sept 1. 2027.

Tourmaline annouces $765M sale of its Peace River High complex

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The Tourmaline Oil Corporation have announced the sale of their Peace River High complex for $765 million.

TransCanada to connect with proposed methanol facility

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TransCanada wants to expand one of its pipelines to connect with a methanol facility proposed for south of Grande...

Wapiti Gas Plant now fully operational

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SemCAMS' new gas plant 40 kilometres south of Grande Prairie is now up and running. The company says its...

Pembina Pipeline approves next expansion of Peace Pipeline

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An expansion of a pipeline in the Peace country is moving ahead. Pembina Pipeline Corporation says it has approved...

Energy minister touts effect of curtailment as limit increases

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Curtailment is working. That's the assurance of Energy Minister and Dunvegan-Central Peace-Notley MLA Marg McCuaig-Boyd as the Alberta government...

Total Safety acquires Clairmont oilfield company

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A Clairmont oilfield services company has been bought out by Total Safety. The company announced last week that is...

Syncrude settles blue heron death charges for $2.75M

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Syncrude will pay $2.75 million to settle charges stemming from the deaths of blue herons at its Mildred Lake...

Fracking caused trio of Fort St. John-area earthquakes: OGC

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Fracking is being blamed for three earthquakes near Fort St. John last month. The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission...

“Build that pipe”: Grande Prairie rallies behind oil and gas industry

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"I hope they can hear us in Ottawa." The words from Grande Prairie - Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale as he...

Wapiti Gas Plant capacity nearly all claimed

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Almost all of the capacity of at a soon-to-open gas plant has been spoken for. SemCAMS says it has...

Oil and gas support rally planned for Grande Prairie

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Locals who work in oil and gas hope to make the community's support for the industry clear. A rally...

Oil production cut to be changed as needed: Energy Minister

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Alberta's energy minister says the province will do what it can to try to prevent any damage to oil...

Curtailment Alberta’s only option: GPPA

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Cutting oil production was about the premier's only option. Grande Prairie Petroleum Association president Rob Petrone says Rachel Notley...

UPDATE: One dead in Mojek Resources wellsite explosion

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UPDATE: The site involved in the explosion is owned and operated by Mojek Resources, an oil and gas company...

$2B methanol facility proposed south of Grande Prairie

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A methanol facility proposed for south of Grande Prairie could bring 1,000 construction jobs over three years. Nauticol Energy...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

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The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

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The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

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The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

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The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

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Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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