Alberta Oil Sands

• Kate Beaton’s graphic memoir ‘Ducks’ gives insight into working at Alberta’s oilsands

  When Kate Beaton migrated west to work in Alberta's oilsands, she didn't know what to expect — other than a job that would allow her to pay down her student loans.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2023
  
• Alberta reduced pollution payments for top-emitting oil sands site for 3 years: docs

  From 2018 to 2020, Alberta lowered Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's costs for its oil-producing Peace River site to comply with provincial emissions requirements.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2021
  
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• Canada’s Suncor posts Q2 profit as oil prices rebound from COVID-19 lows

  The company said its total upstream production rose to 699,700 barrels of oil equivalent per day during the second quarter from 655,500 boepd a year earlier.

  Economy

  Jul 28, 2021
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• Alberta oil sands group starts offering on-site COVID-19 vaccines as CNRL confirms 2 deaths

  On-site COVID-19 vaccine clinics are starting to be offered at industrial camps and sites in the Fort McMurray area.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• North zone sees lower vaccination rates as Fort McMurray experiences spike in COVID-19 cases

  The data shows that in the North zone, 18.8 per cent of the population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2021
• What does the oil price drop mean for the average Canadian?

  Consumers may not see any immediate repercussions from the negative levels that global oil prices are now facing, but experts say we need to look at the bigger picture.

  Economy

  Apr 22, 2020
• Oil prices are in the negative: COVID-19 rules to stay home played a huge part

  As oil prices dropped to unprecedented negative levels Monday, experts say it's the result of an oversupply problem due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.

  Economy

  Apr 20, 2020
• Premier Jason Kenney defends Alberta’s ‘war room’ on 630 CHED amid opposition

  While appearing on 630 CHED Mornings with Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam, Premier Jason Kenney defended his war room, saying it was still getting set up and there will be more to come.

  Economy

  Mar 4, 2020
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• Alberta petrochemical project cost estimate rises to about $4.9 billion

  The estimated cost is now about $400 million more than original estimates.

  Environment

  Jan 8, 2020
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• If Wexit were to happen, Alberta would top in greenhouse gas emissions per capita

  Globally, he said there is a "clear trend towards transitioning to a low carbon economy," which could spell trouble for the would-be country.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2019