MEG Energy announces new CEO
Calgary’s MEG Energy is starting a new chapter in the company’s history. Derek Evans will be stepping down as President and CEO of the oil sands major as well as relinquishing his position on the company’s Board of Directors. Current Chief Operating Officer, Darlene Gates will be taking over his position effective May 1st. “Derek has completed the work he and the Board set out to accomplish on his recruitment…
Watch for massive load heading up Highway 63
A super-heavy, super-sized load is heading up Highway 63 starting in the early morning of March 6. The 444,000-kilogram monster is 8.7 meters wide, 10.2 meters tall, and 69.5 meters long. It requires a trailer with 192 wheels to carry…
Province to invest in drought and flood protection
The province is planning to spend $125 million over five years to protect Albertans from floods and drought. The Government says in recent years, many parts of the province have experienced flooding while many others have seen water shortages and…
Municipality activates WMZ 1 and 2 as crews continue snow removal
As the region continues to dig out from yesterday’s snowfall, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is changing its Winter Maintenance Zone (WMZ) plans for the week. Beginning Wednesday, March 6th, and continuing through to Friday, March 8th, the…
Alberta invests in new technology to fight wildfires
Budget 2024 is investing more money to help combat wildfires. With many regions of Alberta at heightened risk for forest fires, the government is spending an additional $151 million over the next three years for more firefighters and new technology…