It appears that the Stephen Harper's strategy for approving Northern Gateway has been revealed on background to The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason. (Either it's a revelation or a trial balloon). It comes down to the idea that Harper will approve Gateway “in the national interest,” count on a vote split between the NDP and […]
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A new study, based at the University of Alberta, released this week, indicates that natural selection may be making the mountain pine beetle more tolerant of colder temperatures and that the beetle may be evolving the ability to fly longer distances. A second study, from the Colorado School of Mines, also released this week, is […]
If you read both the 76 pages of Volume One of the Northern Gateway Joint Review decision and the 417 pages of Volume 2, a total of 493 pages, one word keeps reappearing. That word is “burden.” The JRP panel asks “How did we weigh the balance of burdens, benefits, and risks?” And […]
Second Update December 10- NEB refuses to release JRP report in BC The Globe and Mail reports Dec. 10, 2013 The National Energy Board says releasing its decisions in Calgary is standard practice regardless of where in Canada the project is located, and it will not make an exception for its report on the controversial $6.5-billion […]
Cullen calls Clark Redford pipeline deal "a bust hand"
November 5, 2013
Skeena Bulkley Valley MP and NDP House leader is calling today's framework deal between BC Premier Christy Clark and Alberta premier Alison Redford, "a bust hand." In a statement released late Tuesday, Cullen said: MP Nathan Cullen called the BC-Alberta framework agreement struck this morning regarding Enbridge “political window-dressing” that draws a blind on truth […]
BC Alberta agree on five energy conditions: Twitter reaction
November 5, 2013
Storify by Robin Rowland Tue, Nov 05 2013 12:46:27 BC Alberta agree on five energy conditions Add to story or collection Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin Share by email Tyler Noble@tnoble @keithbaldrey FN opposition an obstacle but important for all to remember they do not have ability to […]
BC Alberta agreement on five conditions: BC news release
November 5, 2013
VANCOUVER - After officials worked through the night, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark today announced a framework agreement between the two provinces on moving energy resources to new markets. "Agreement on B.C.'s 5 conditions is a necessary first step before any proposals can be considered for approval," said Premier Christy […]
Office of the Premier Office of the Premier of Alberta Alberta and British Columbia reach agreement on opening new markets VANCOUVER - After officials worked through the night, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark today announced a framework agreement between the two provinces on moving energy resources to new markets. "Agreement […]
Apache Corporation said Thursday it will sell oil and gas producing properties in the Nevis, North Grant Lands and South Grant Lands areas of western Alberta, to Ember Resources Inc., a private Canadian company, for CAN$220 million, as part of the company's "portfolio rebalancing," Apache said in a news release. At the same time, Apache CEO Rodney Eichler […]
Kinder Morgan has filed a last minute objection to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel's preliminary conditions for the Enbridge project. One of the objections from Kinder Morgan is the provision in the JRP's proposed Gateway conditions for “purpose built tugs” to escort tankers (a measure that Enbridge has proposed for the Gateway project). Another […]