Canada’s energy industry is large and essential, a vital component of our national prosperity. A basic numbers review illustrates the point: representing 10.3 per cent (or $279 billion) of nominal
Technological advancements happen over time with varying speed and consequence. Some advancements are so profound and abrupt they alter human life in fundamental ways relatively quickly (the light bulb and
As an Indigenous youth in the mid-1980s, Rod Stagg received a rare opportunity: to be mentored in the mechanical business owned by George Kuss, his father’s best friend. Kuss, who
Thomas Edison once said: “Most people miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” While overalls might be an outdated requirement, work – – in its
It’s tempting to chalk business success up to being in the right place at the right time. To hold the notion that a little (or a lot of) luck can
Barry Smith opened the doors of Baron Oilfield Supply in Grande Prairie in 1986 on the strength of a handshake and a bet on the region’s economic prospects. It was
Environmental services and reclamation are vital aspects of the energy sector dynamic. They are often misunderstood and coping with a quagmire of regulations and quotas. Yes, oil and gas are
On October 2, a delegation of over 50 Alberta business leaders arrived in our nation’s capital to meet with federal government officials. Their mission was twofold: to share a renewed
In the world of energy, Calgary stands as a bustling hub, historically dominated by male figures. However, a significant shift is underway, with the emergence of organizations like Calgary Women
When the energy sector talks about Fort McMurray, it’s understandable that it borrows from the business of real estate, and emphasizes location-location. But there is more, much more, to Fort
