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Cenovus reports second highest quarterly production

Jon TupperFeb 15, 2024

Alberta-based Cenovus Energy is out with its fourth-quarter results from 2023. The company is reporting oil production was up with an output of 808,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day compared to 806,900 bpd in the previous Q4. This represents the second-highest production output in the company’s history. Chief Executive Officer for Cenovus, Jon McKenzie, said investments in oilsands growth projects are paying off for the company. He also cautioned…

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Community of Conklin forges new business partnerships

Jon TupperFeb 15, 20241 min read

Conklin Métis Community is announcing seven new business partnerships to spur its economic growth. The hamlet located approximately 150 kilometers south of Fort McMurray has grappled with housing shortages and limited economic opportunities despite its proximity to the oil sands.…

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Stollery Hospital closing some ORs due to staffing

Jon TupperFeb 15, 20242 min read

The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton is cutting Operating Rooms this month. The hospital which also serves children throughout Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is cutting a total of 42 operating rooms in February due to planned staff and physician vacations.…

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TSB continuing investigation into helicopter crash near Fort Chipewyan

Jon TupperFeb 14, 20241 min read

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is continuing its investigation into a helicopter crash near Fort Chipewyan on Monday. According to the TSB, a helicopter operated by Hanley Heli Service was conducting aerial survey work in the western Lake Athabasca area.…

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Federal Government rebrands carbon rebate

Jon TupperFeb 14, 20242 min read

Canadians won’t find a Climate Action Incentive Payment coming into their bank account from the Federal Government anymore. The quarterly rebate payments delivered to every tax-filing adult household are being rebranded and will now be called the “Canada Carbon Rebate.”…

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