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Oil and gas sales remain in single digits

The Province of British Columbia Oil and Gas Sales for November 7th, 2012 raised $7,193,099 for the province. There were nine drilling licences that raised $2.132 million with an average…

Restorative Justice Week

Mayor Bill Streeper proclaimed November 18th to the 25th as restorative Justice week. Restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those…

This is True – By Randy Cassingham

I DOUBT HE HAD A PERMIT FOR THIS: When Brian Hardman, 22, allegedly tried to carjack an older man in Detroit, Mich., he picked the wrong target: Leonard Turner, 47,…

Book Review – How to Detect & Protect Against Workplace Bullying by Rakesh Malhotra

How to Detect & Protect Against Workplace Bullying — a Chronic Corporate Disease By: Rakesh Malhotra Stories of workplace bullying are commonplace throughout the United States. Some real-life examples: Mavis:…

Book Review – They Call Me Fred…The Landlord by Fred Miller

An unlikely landlord reveals the good, the bad and the funny Veteran landlord Fred Miller releases book, “They Call Me Fred… The Landlord” VICTORIA  – In his book “They Call…

Why the bear had the last laugh

How much vitamin A are you taking? Not sure? If so, it’s prudent to know more about this important vitamin. A report from Tuft’s University shows that those who take…

Nexen received $821 million for shale gas venture with INPEX

CALGARY – Nexen Inc. reported third quarter operating and financial results and provided an update on strategic priorities. Cash flow from operations decreased to $560 million from $707 million in…

Is the shale gas “miracle” over-hyped?

“Shale gas will only last 10 years, and not the 100 years that many predict,” Powers says.   In his upcoming book “Cold, Hungry and in the Dark: Exploding the…

Job Fair held in Fort St John

FORT ST. JOHN – On Friday, November 9th, as part of the BC Jobs Plan, a Job Fair took place in Fort St. John at the North Peace Cultural Centre.…

Rig contractors highlight national face of the industry

One active drilling rig draws support from 135 jobs. 75 of these jobs are in oil and gas occupations, but the remaining 40 are in hospitality services. In October, Members…