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contents FEATURES

Social Media Evolving significantly, staying up-to-date on

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Staycations 5 things to do during spring breakup

Son of an Oilman Times and tribulations of growing up in oil

Coffee Joints Some trendy spots to get your fix

Date Night

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Cowboy Corner Taking clowning around seriously

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CEO Message

The Oil and Gas Industry is like the PGA Golf Tour

Press Release Oil & Gas Awards Review & Winners Announcement

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Alternative Health

Can Supplements Help You Lose Weight?

Calgary Women in Energy Getting your work and social life under control

Plain’s Perspective Outsourcing safety

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Person in Profile Myles O’Connor struts his stuff

Travel Being moved by Maui

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THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IS LIKE THE PGA GOLF TOUR I spent the last weekend watching much of The Masters Tournament, the one weekend a year where it seems all of my work and personal priorities seem to fade away. I am not sure what it is about this particular tournament, but it seems to capture my attention each and every year.

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eing an avid golfer for many years, I often compare the oil and gas industry to the PGA Golf Tour, and this was reinforced in spades as I relaxed in front of the TV over the weekend. Pro golfers are much like exploration and production companies. They surround themselves with contracted resources to help them out with every aspect of their game. A swing coach, putting coach, personal manager, therapists, sports physiologists, and of course, their trusted caddie who is at their side every step of the way. Each of these individuals has been hired to help the pro maintain or improve every aspect of his physical and mental game. Yet, in the final analysis, it is the raw talent and mental discipline of the pro, who battles his own demons, weather conditions, and the course laid out in front of him, to either achieve success or miss the weekend cut! The pro is not playing against the competition, he is always playing against himself to shoot the lowest possible score, and hopefully, crest above all of the other competitors to win the tournament or at least to make a few bucks. Then onto the next tournament with his entourage in tow. But, what does this have to do with the oil and gas industry? First, E&P companies are unique in that they don’t have customers or any competition to speak of! Like the pro golfer, they are actually competing against themselves. They focus their attention on locating that next lucrative reserve, and then surround themselves with contracted resources for every aspect of the well lifecycle to provide the services, supplies, and rentals to help them bring it home. E&P companies rely heavily on these companies and individual contractors to drill a well as cost-effectively and safely as possible. Sometimes, they drill a duster and miss the cut! Other times, based on their experience and talent, along with the service and supply companies at their side, they strike the pocket and up comes the bubbling crude, or at least that is what Hollywood would like us all to believe. But, their game doesn’t end there. There is still the back 9 to get the well through completion and into production. Only then can they sit in the scorer’s tent to sign their card and collect their cheques. Then onto the next well with

their service companies and contractors in tow. So how do the pro golfers who aren’t regularly on the leader board make ends meet? …… Endorsements! They rely on this cash to support their ambitions, not only to get onto the tour, but also to support their families and hired help to keep them there. Much like E&P companies who are constantly looking to bankers, investors, and capital markets to fund their next drilling program. It’s funny, because no one really thinks about or feels sorry for the poor struggling pro golfer, as we have plenty of examples of the money and opulence that ensues for the elite group who actually make it to Sunday each and every tournament. What we don’t see are the dozens fighting to qualify, or the hundreds of golf pros that came before them who just didn’t have what it takes to make it onto the PGA Golf Tour. Sound familiar!? The news media is ripe with all of the mighty success stories in the oil and gas industry, but just sit down with your local oil and gas banker or grey-haired investor and they will tell you plenty of stories of long gone E&P companies who hit those dusters, while another company hits a gusher a mere 3 kilometers away! Yet, we all want a piece of that E&P company action, regardless of the associated risk! There are thousands of service and supply companies constantly vying for the attention of hundreds of E&P companies. We want to be part of their story, as their success breeds our success. E&P companies come and go, as do the multitude of service and supply companies that support them. But in the end, whether you’re that famous golf professional or a high handicapper like myself, we all hit the 19th hole to tell our war stories about how we could have shot a few strokes better. Not dissimilar to our many E&P clients who are prepared to invest real time and significant dollars to find that next barrel of oil while constantly asking what tools, techniques, processes, and contractors they could have used to complete the project a bit better and more cost-effectively! Kevin Turko CEO LEADSTONE GROUP

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PRESS RELEASE OIL & GAS AWARDS REVIEW &

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

he second annual Oil & Gas Awards were held across North America in Denver, CO; Houston, TX and Pittsburgh, PA in March of this year. Over one thousand-five hundred guests across the three events attended the gala dinner. Companies from all verticals in the oil and gas supply chain were recognized for their contribution to the energy industry. From initiatives in Health & Safety to Law Firm of the Year, the Oil & Gas Awards focuses on each critical sector and participants are judged by a panel of over 60 senior C-level executives and voted as ‘best in class’ in their chosen categories. The inaugural Conference for Excellence preceded the gala dinner and was held during the day for each regional series where the awards are held. Bringing together leading thinkers and shining lights from top positions and companies across the regions to offer their thoughts and expertise on the matters at the heart of the energy industry today. With Keynote Speeches from Craig Walters, Wattenburg Director, of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and James Burke, President and CEO, of Summit Midstream Partners in the Rocky Mountain region and in the Gulf Coast, Danny Brown, VP of Operations, Southern & Appalachia, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Commissioner David Porter of the Texas Railroad Commission all shared their views and perspectives on the developments of the energy market. The Gulf Coast Conference included a governmental address from Rep. Pete Olson – (R –TX) 22nd District – United States House of Representatives, focusing on the republican legislative agendas in Texas and the United States as a whole. Whilst the Northeast region saw Gary Evans, CEO, of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation; John Applegath, VP of Southern Marcellus Shale Division, Range Resources

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The Oil & Gas Financial Journal of the Year Award Over $1Bn – Denbury Resources

The Progressive Global Energy & Nat. Res. Industry Leader Award Scott Env. Services, Inc.

A The New Technology Development of the Year Award (Software Application) – Enersight

Corporation and Chad Zamarin, COO, Nisource Midstream Partners, each gave their perspective on the booming northeast region and how it can develop further in the coming years. Each keynote, across all regions, were punctuated with panel discussions focusing on the midstream outlook for 2014 and beyond, drilling and completions, health and safety, environmental protection, regulation and compliance and a closing panel on community engagement making for an incredible days content. In the evening, all finalists enjoyed a champagne

Oilfield PULSE is an official Canadian media partner of the Oil & Gas Awards reception and an extended finalists showcase, profiling all of the Oil & Gas Awards finalist companies with judges comments on why they were recognized before the gala dinners were opened with a few words of thanks from Daniel Creasey, CEO of the Oil & Gas Awards. Guest of Honor speeches were delivered from, Mike King, Executive Director of Colorado Department of Natural Resources in Denver; Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission, Christi Craddick in Houston and Secretary of the Department of Environmental

Protection, Christopher Abruzzo in Pittsburgh. When all guests had finished their four-course meals, Marc Bridgen, CMO of the Oil & Gas Awards con足ducted each awards ceremony. All finalists were treated to a round of applause before the room cheered at the announcement of the winners in each of the categories for the three regions of the Oil & Gas Awards. Further information and all categories and winners from each region can be can be found on their website: www.oilandgasawards.com OilfieldPULSE | APRIL 2014

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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fiction CAN SUPPLEMENTS HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

rying to lose weight is a common problem many of us face. For some people, it is an annual event that turns out to be more of an expense than a benefit. There are numerous diets and supplements available that claim to help you lose weight. But, what does the evidence say, and is the news media justified when it claims these products simply do not work? If a product does not work, then why did Health Canada approve it? Many clinical trials have been performed with different weight loss supplements, and these trials do show the products can help you lose weight. Many companies use these trials to promote their products, but why does it not help me? The simplest question to answer is how Health Canada approves a product claiming to be effective for weight loss. Basically, a company must submit clinical data that supports its weight loss claim. This means a company has clinical trial data that demonstrated the product could help reduce body weight. In addition, the company must provide evidence the product will be safe under the conditions of use. In other words, it must defend taking the recommended dose of a product will not cause any serious side effects. The risk assessment process is what leads the company and Health Canada to prepare the precaution and warning statements usually found on a product label. It is

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very important to follow the directions of use and not exceed the recommended daily intake, because at higher doses, the product may not be safe for you. Increasing the dose to try to lose more weight is not something you should consider as it can be very dangerous to your health, and it most likely won’t help you lose more weight. A careful look at the clinical research and claims approved by Health Canada suggest why you simply can’t take the product alone to lose weight. For example, weight loss supplements containing chitosan or green coffee bean extract usually have the following claim: “Could be a complement to a healthy lifestyle that incorporates a calorie-reduced diet and regular physical activity for individuals involved in a weight management program.” This claim conforms perfectly to the clinical evidence. In other words, you cannot just take the supplement to lose weight. You need to reduce the calorie intake and perform exercise. An analysis of the clinical trials suggested a statistically significant and clinically relevant reduction of body weight in people with excess body weight when chitosan was taken while consuming a hypocaloric diet. Other studies showed it was ineffective as a weight-loss supplement when used alone. In other words, without dietary changes or physical exercise, it does not work.

Systematic reviews of the clinical trial data suggest the use of Konjac root (glucomannan) supplements results in weight loss. Although some studies assessed the benefit of Konjac use alone, the majority of the trials were performed where it was used in addition to a hypocaloric diet. It typically helps weight loss by promoting satiety and by reducing carbohydrate absorption. In the case of green coffee bean extract, studies also demonstrated weight loss when used in combination with a low-calorie diet. Weight loss was also demonstrated when Garcinia was taken with a lowcalorie diet plus walking. A meta-analysis of the clinical trials performed with chitosan showed the mean difference in terms of weight reduction between chitosan and placebo was 3.28 kg after 28 days of use. In other words, about 3 kg more than the hypocaloric diet alone. In general, clinical trials with supplements showed weight reduction of similar magnitude over a period of one month. It was not as dramatic as our expectations may be! In the case of diets, according to the clinical trial data, no single diet turns out to be better than any other. Any well-balanced diet (not extreme diets!) reduces the number of calories you eat, which can help you lose weight. The caveat is you will lose weight as long as you stick with it. Physical activity

works the same way. You can walk, dance, bicycle, or play different sports. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important is you increase the number of calories you burn by moving more. Same limitation; you have to keep doing this extra activity. If you go on a diet for a few months or increase your activity for the same period, you might lose weight. But, you will regain the weight if you go back to your old habits. Weight loss and keeping the weight lost OFF, is about changing your habits for good. Bottom line, weight loss supplements are safe, and they can be effective when used according to the directions of use approved by Health Canada. Weight loss will be observed when the individual reduces their calorie-intake and performs exercise. Use of a supplement may be the factor you need to help you get started to lose weight. If you want success from this endeavor, be sure to make small changes and stick with them. It takes time for nutritional and activity life style changes to become habit. So progress slowly while keeping weight loss as a long term and permanent goal. By Guy Chamberland, M.SC., PH.D., MASTER HERBALIST, HEALTH PRODUCTÂ CONSULTANT CONTACT HIM AT GUY-CHAMBERLANDMASTERHERBALIST@LIVE.CA.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

sociables Social Media and influential/strategic decisions have changed the face of reserves versus resources in the canadian oil and gas industry

et me start by saying, despite the “General’s comments” that social media has little or no effect in the oil and gas industry, I can strongly say he, yet again, is incorrect. Social media has changed the face for Stormhold Energy Ltd. in the many aspects we approach to business and has strongly influenced our resources versus our reserves. When I started using social media, I was taken back by the crooked approach as many use this valuable tool disrespectfully. Yet, over the past two years, social media has found Stormhold Energy Ltd. opportunities and valued relationships that were unreachable in the past. Social media marketing has evolved significantly over the past few years, and staying up-to-date on trends is crucial for success. One of the biggest trends is image-centric marketing rather than traditional text-based methods. Between 65 and 85 percent of people describe themselves as visual learners. This means they digest information more easily by viewing an image instead of reading text. Understanding this phenomenon can help optimize your social media marketing campaign and give you an edge over competitors who mainly publish written content. Capturing the audience’s attention is paramount, because most people have a limited attention span. In an information age where data can quickly become overwhelming, people have to pick and choose among plenty of content options all begging for their attention. This has resulted in many people skimming through content to extract what they’re looking for. When there’s a long-winded post with nothing but text, it can turn many visitors off, because they simply don’t have time to read through it. However, incorporating images is a natural way

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to grab attention, it’s the perfect motivating force to encourage visitors to stick around and explore content in greater detail. Although, quality written text can be persuasive, some well-placed images can take it one step further. In our case, detailed seismic imagery entices our potential Joint Venture Partner to continue to read the supporting content. Creating breaks between texts gives people time to stop and think about points and concepts. This is especially important when attempting to explain how a product works, an app functions, or in giving step-by-step directions. The end result should be helping readers achieve a thorough understanding. For example, supporting imagery assists the text data throughout our social media channels. The attached image encourages the reader to continue, and supports our data we have spent countless man hours on. In addition, this platform has qualified our resource technical data and transformed our resources into reserves. As I have mentioned in past articles, our recoverable resource/reserve calculations

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SOCIAL ACTIVITY LIKE US FOLLOW US WATCH US RSS FEED

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SOCIAL MEDIA are staggering and will soon be addressed in my Presidents Message inserted into our website at www.stormholdenergy.ca. Social media is intriguing to me for many reasons, including opening doors that have been a challenge for Stormhold Energy Ltd. in the past. We have since established relationships with Global Standard Industries in New York City. Wow! What an interesting group. Our strategic relationship with this group of professionals is nothing short of amazing.

His professional approach is second to none in Calgary, and his local and international contacts are simply incredible. His humble approach, networking ability, and attention to detail is very refreshing. I have also had the pleasure to meet Char G. Woodman, with Char G. Photography (www.charg-photography.com). Char, is one of, if not the leading, corporate photographers in Calgary and the surrounding area. Char is a corporate, commercial, and event photographer who understands our visual culture and the power of an image. Char collaborates with her clients to create compelling images that have impact and reflect the style, message, and mission of your company. Did you know articles with images get 94% more reviews, and having photos and/or videos in a press release increases views by 45%? Char has a fresh approach to each project by sharing her innovative style while using only the most advanced photography equipment ready for print or web applications. Char quotes, “You know your company stands out. Let’s

Recently, they invited me to Manhattan and walked me through operations I did not think existed. The way they approach business is beyond our reach. I am very pleased to have partnered with them and welcome all they bring to the table. This strategic relationship will certainly widen Stormhold Energy Ltd.’s approach to international business relations and relationships in general. Through social media, I have also met numerous Asian companies. Two groups have travelled to Calgary specifically to meet our team of professionals, and we are currently working on a Large Joint Venture opportunity together as well as an outright purchase. This connection was through the social media networking site LinkedIn. They reviewed our resource estimates and qualified our resources transforming them into reserves. The technical background and experience they bring is simply outstanding. Social media has also introduced Stormhold Energy Ltd. to local businesses, business professionals, and marketing networks that assist us daily. I have met Mr. Dave Fream with Wentin Enterprises (1995) Ltd. This gentleman is a gem to say the least.

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show the world why!” Also, social media has connected Stormhold Energy Ltd. with Oilfield HUB. What an incredible and influential marketing and networking tool. Dave, Kevin, Andrea, and the entire team are fantastic and innovative, while proving professional insight, asking for nothing in return. Stormhold Energy Ltd. and all our shareholders are grateful to be able to work with Leadstone Group Inc. to say the least! These strategic relationships are important to our business plan moving forward. As I have always said, “Surround yourself with industry leaders, business professionals, technical expertise, and hardworking partners. Understanding your weaknesses is key to improvement and growth.” Please follow my next article as I touch on leading edge technology that will transform the oil and gas industry. This technology will be introduced by Leadstone Group and Stormhold Energy Ltd. By Chadd Radke PRESIDENT | CEO | DIRECTOR STORMHOLD ENERGY LTD.

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THE GLENBOW MUSEUM

he Glenbow features world-renowned travelling exhibitions, as well as their popular permanent exhibits. See the story of Southern Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past and the settlement of the West. HOURS OF OPERATION Mon: Closed Tue: 9am - 5pm Wed: 9am - 5pm Thu: 9am - 5pm Fri: 11:30am - 7:30pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm ADMISSION PRICES Adult (18+) $14 Senior (65+) $10 Student (With Valid Id) $9 Youth (Ages 7-17) $9 Family (Up To 2 Adults & 4 Youth) $32 Child (Ages 6 And Under) Free Glenbow Museum Members Free Call 403-268-4110 for group bookings GLENBOW 130 9th Ave S.E. Calgary, AB T2G 0P3 glenbow.org

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ig into the darkest years of Alberta’s past. Wander through an intact historic landscape, in a stunning badlands setting. Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada (pictured left). Explore the underground. Ride in a mine locomotive. Hear the stories of the men who dug for coal. Dynamic guides make the Atlas fun for the whole family.

HOURS OF OPERATION Open May 3rd – Oct 13th, 2014 May 3rd – Jun 26th: 9:30 – 6:00 SUMMER HOURS: Jun 27th – Aug 24th: 9:30 – 8:30 Aug 25th – 29th: 9:30am – 6pm Aug30th – 31st: 9:30am – 8:30pm FALL HOURS: Sep 1st – Oct 13th: 9:30 – 5pm SITE ADMISSION: 1 person $7.00 (tours not included) Family $21.00 (tours not included) Tunnel Tour: $15/person or $45/family 1.2h (site admission included in tour price) Mine Train Tour: $10/person or $30/family 45 min (site admission included in tour price) Ghost Walk: $10/person or $30/family (Offered Tues & Thur, Jul 1 - Aug 22, 2014 ATLAS COAL MINE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Box 521, 110 Century Dr. East Coulee, AB, T0J 1B0 atlascoalmine.ab.ca

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ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM OF PALAEONTOLOGY

he museum boasts 47,000 sq ft of exhibits in a series of galleries chronologically celebrating the 3.9-billion years of life on Earth. Some of the stars of the show include specimens of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Albertosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops. The museum offers a wide range of amenities to make your visit more enjoyable; from audio guides and programs, to the Cafeteria and Gift Shop. HOURS OF OPERATION Sep 1 - May 14: 10am - 5pm (Tues-Sun) Easter Weekend Apr 18-21: 10am - 5pm (Fri-Mon) May 15 - Aug 31: 9am - 9pm Open seven days a week. ADMISSION (OPEN EASTER WEEKEND) Adult (18-64) $11.00 (2 day $16.50) Senior (65+) $8.00 (2 day $12.00) Youth (7-17) $6.00 (2 day $9.00) Children (6 and under) Free Family $30.00 (2 day $45.00) (Two adults and their children (7-17) to a max group of 8) Cooperating Society Members Free Experience Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History Pass Free Canadian military personnel with CFOne cards Free The Royal Tyrrell Museum is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, 6 km (4 mi) northwest of Drumheller, Alberta, in Midland Provincial Park. tyrrellmuseum.com

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A centre of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils

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HUMAN INTEREST

MY LIFE AS THE

SON OF AN OIL MAN ALBERTA

BY MATT

SUTTON

n November, 2013, I drove to Lacombe, Alberta, to visit my Dad and his family, accompanied by my best friend Alex – a chemical engineer technologist at Imperial Oil, responsible for conducting research on how to clean up tailing ponds. My Dad has worked in Alberta’s oil and gas industry for twenty-‐two years. Both Alex and myself have been shaped by this multi-‐billion dollar industry, Alex working in it and me having grown up in a household financially supported by it. This reality was reflected in our trip to Lacombe. “I was aware of northern Alberta and Fort McMurray before I knew what the oil and gas industry was.” DAVID ‘VIVUKI’ IS AN IDIOT After a day of dirt biking on my father’s acreage, we sat down for dinner and within minutes discussion about the oil sands, Neil Young and David Suzuki joined us at the table. “David ‘Vivuki’ is an idiot,” stated the eight-‐year-‐ old at the table. “It’s Suzuki, sweetie,” corrected her Mother, “but that’s right, he’s an idiot.” At the time it was hilarious hearing her numerous attempts at saying the name ‘Suzuki’, but as I look

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back now the meaning of this dinner table discussion scares me. Growing up in an oil and gas family, I have first-‐hand experience of the benefits the industry offers. My Dad always had a job, and subsequently, I always had new toys and my family always had a meal for dinner. But for me – and I suspect many like me – it has also created a lot of confusion about how we should respond to the debate over an economy that has clothed us, but is also controversial in many other ways.

ALBERTA’S ECONOMIC PROMISE My Dad left his home in England at 18 and joined the British Military. He spent the following decade fixing England’s tanks internationally. Then, at some point, he met my Mom, had me and my sister, left the army and settled in Calgary, Alberta. Being a heavy-‐duty mechanic, he began work with a drilling company and moved up the ladder of the oil and gas industry. Today, he is a maintenance manager for a coil tubing company which conducts drilling internationally.

As a kid, I didn’t understand the ins and outs of what my Dad did, nor did I really care – similar to the way his fiancé’s eight-‐year-‐old daughter doesn’t understand who David Suzuki is – she only understands what she hears. I knew my Dad worked on drilling rigs up north and that meant he was gone all the time. I remember him being in a place described to me as ‘up north’, or sometimes it was ‘Fort Mac’. I was aware of northern Alberta and Fort McMurray before I knew what the oil and gas industry was.

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Photo: The Royal Ontario Museum

TRADING FAMILY TIME FOR TOYS But my Dad missed a lot – hockey games, skate board contests, birthdays and school concerts – and the reasoning for it was always, “Your Dad has to work.” Looking back now, I still wish he could have been there, but without that work I never could have played hockey, I never would have had skateboards and I would not have gotten Gameboys, CD players, or new skates for my birthday. Now that I am older and attempting to find my place in the world, having become more aware of the public debate surrounding the oil and gas industry, I face a great deal of confusion. On one side, I am being shown the horrific damage to the environment caused by these companies taking oil from the ground, the ecosystems they have destroyed and the way they are jeopardizing the future of our planet. On the other side, I see an industry responsible for my Dad always having work and for my life’s privileges. Does opposing the oil and gas industry’s actions make me ungrateful?

The trial of David Suzuki

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Does agreeing with the oil and gas industry’s actions make me ignorant? I am constantly unsure. In Alberta, it feels like I’m not supposed to question what’s going on. I’m supposed to be appreciative of the ways it makes my life and my cities economy better. SAME OLD CORPORATE OIL ANSWERS At some points, I have asked my Dad questions about the oil sands, what he thinks and what it all means to him, but it always seems to be the same corporate oil answers: “We need oil, there’s not much you can touch in a day that doesn’t come from oil. How come there’s a big fuss about Alberta but nobody cares about drilling in Saudi Arabia? Is it different because it’s not in Canada? Yeah there’s pollution but nowhere near as much as they’re emitting in China.” These are just some of the answers I’ve received from my Dad in the past, and although these things are true and I appreciate the conversations we have, they do not provide answers. They are all responses that simply divert my attention away from the topic I originally brought up. Most of the time I feel like I will never find truth. Most who provide an argument on the situation seem to be making money off of it one way or another, and that makes it difficult to discover the truth. BOTH SIDES OVERREACHING Every time I look into the left side of the conversation I find the same frustrations as I have on the right. Everything seems blown out of proportion with both perspectives. For example, Neil Young’s private jet and tour buses are enormous consumers of the same fuel his lyrics stand against. I don’t blame him though – if I had the money I’d probably have a private jet too, and I’m not saying that I think the message of his songs are wrong. My problem is I don’t know how I’m supposed to believe his conviction when his actions do not align with his words. The same kind of things can be said about David Suzuki, another spokesman against the oil sands. Suzuki writes frequently against the oil

Photo: Chris Krüg

A oil sands operation in Fort McMurray, Alberta sands, describing them as ‘scary’ and relating the suits behind the oil companies to the mythical ‘bogeyman’ his children used to ask him about. Suzuki then says, “or maybe there’s something more frightening to consider. Perhaps the bogeyman is us – the public that places short-‐term economic value of the tar sands above the priceless value of our environment and our earth.” To be honest, I don’t very much appreciate Mr. Suzuki saying that I, or any other hard working citizen is any kind of bogeyman who values money over the environment. Especially when money is not something he has to worry about. If being frustrated because another millionaire is making me feel bad for appreciating the money

generated from the oil sands wasn’t enough, I found it even harder to listen to David Suzuki’s arguments after hearing the accusations that he made up some information in an opinion piece saying cyclones were an environmental threat to the great barrier reef. When asked about this claim, Suzuki’s response was “that one, I have to admit, was suggested to me by an Australian and it may be true that it might be a mistake, I don’t know.” Is it just me, or does saying that an idea was suggested to him by an Australian make it any less frightening that he wrote it in his article without double checking first? If David Suzuki had such an easy time putting false information into an article about climate change in Australia, how do I know he’s not doing OilfieldPULSE | APRIL 2014

I believe the truth is balanced somewhere between the environmentalists comparing the oil sands to Hiroshima and the oil companies calling their reclaimed lands ‘lush’.

Alex (right) and father (left) riding dirt bikes. the same thing here? This is why I have a hard time believing either side of the oil sands argument. It is examples such as these that frustrate me about the environmental side of the argument. They take things out of context or exaggerate them beyond reason to belittle the oil industry, the same way that the oil industry will downplay issues to make them seem better in the public eye. It is equally frustrating on both sides and makes me feel like neither are being honest. That said, it is not just the battle between the oil and gas industry and environmentalists that exists this way – nearly every conversation has two different parts from each side that aren’t necessarily honest, and that’s why I got into journalism in the first place, to discover the truth. I believe the truth is balanced somewhere between the environmentalists comparing the oil sands to Hiroshima and the oil companies calling their reclaimed lands ‘lush’.

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Photo: Matt Sutton’s Facebook My job now, and everybody’s job for that matter, is to listen. Listen to everything said and try understand that although those comments may be exaggerated and both sides may be wrong sometimes, if everybody listens to each other then there is hope for a truth. A truth that I will be willing to accept from both sides. It is important now more than ever to pay attention to what is going on and listen to everything being said about the oil sands regardless of what you believe and regardless of which side the information is coming from because neither side holds the full truth. It is going to take a lot of time, patience and cooperation but I do believe the truth is out there to be found. Matt Sutton JOURNALISM STUDENT | MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY

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algary Women in Energy (CWIE) is a nonprofit membership society dedicated to supporting, empowering and challenging women working in the Energy sector to balance the pressures work, and day to day activities can bring here in Calgary. Calgary Women in Energy has come a long way since its beginnings in 2003 with an energetic mem bership nearing 100 women. CWIE has positioned itself as a strong, dynamic, and generous group of professional women supporting each other in their careers and personal day-to-day lives. With members ranging from sales people to office admin istrators and engineers to safety analysts, CWIE strives to help its members grow in their respective professional roles, juggle priorities at home and

work, to put their best foot forward every day, and make a positive impact on the local community. “Juggling” is the art of movement, and the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time by using one or more hands. One spends their entire day “juggling” all of life’s demands by trying to “do it all”. How applicable this definition of juggling is to the practice of work and life balance. There is no escaping the responsibilities surrounding both the home and the workplace. Whether it’s managing deadlines, scheduling meetings, eating healthy, exercising, keeping up with housework, and in some cases, chauffeuring children to activities, it may lead one to believe they are caught up in a never ending loop of pressure and expectation. OilfieldPULSE | APRIL 2014

CALGARY WOMEN IN ENERGY SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN TRYING TO JUGGLE EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE ARE:

PUT YOURSELF FIRST. You cannot be effective in any area of your life if you are sick or tired. Making sure you are healthy, in mind and body, will help you manage the stresses of daily life. This means making working out, eating well, and getting the sleep YOU need (some people need 7-8 hours of sleep per night) a priority.

LEARN TO SAY NO - GUILT FREE! Remember, every time you say yes to something, something else must fall to the wayside. Is what you are agreeing to a real priority to you? Is it an event you really need to attend? Always ask yourself how important this really is before saying yes.

UNDERSTANDING WHAT CHAPTER YOU ARE ON IN YOUR LIFE. It is perfectly normal (and more than acceptable) to have a stronger focus on one area of your life. You may go through a time where work is your top priority. You are building a network and working towards a promotion. There will however come a time, where your focus may then switch to your personal life being the priority. Young children at home, trying to grow a new relationship, or an illness in the family. Understanding which chapter you are in will help you make decisions on what’s really important at that moment. Also, understand these can change at any time.

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GET GROUNDED. The quickest and easiest way to do this is to give back. Volunteering your time to helping others is not only a great way to build stronger communities, but it will also help you realize how lucky you are, what your priorities really need to be, and bring you back to reality. Many of our members have reported establishing a very productive and healthy work/life balance to combat the stresses that can come along with the laundry list of tasks that seem to drain their every waking moment. While everyone’s work/life balance is different, the solutions are endless. Sometimes this involves waking up earlier or staying up later. Other times, it means enlisting someone else’s help. Sometimes just saying NO can be the answer. Whatever the case may be, they can and will establish a balance once their priorities are in line. As a member of CWIE, you will quickly learn to resolve these discrepancies requires integrated and immediate action. A better connection on workload means assuring adequate resources to meet demands as well as work/life balances to encourage individuals to revitalize their energy. A better connection through philanthropy, networking, or self-improvement drives clear organizational values to which one can feel committed. A better

connection to community means supportive leadership and relationships with colleagues rather than interruption and discord. Calgary Women in Energy is a community of diverse and dynamic women in Calgary’s energy industry. Their website, regular newsletters, and email correspondence will keep you informed of opportunities to volunteer, network, and engage in professional and personal development. You will have opportunities to lead, learn, and to grow. This professional gathering of women will help you discover how you can accept yourself, make use of your talents, and find your strengths. You will get to enjoy all the differences these changes will make in your life. Through mentorship and strategic partnering, one will develop the skills necessary to stay motivated and positive during tough times, while furthering their career technically. Having a network like the Calgary Women in Energy to reach out to lends a sense of belonging. A forum to showcase other career minded, happy, healthy women with the ability to make it work. Those who realize work and home life won’t be exactly equal in terms of time or effort. Highly effective people know the most important and intimidating work is “inner work”. Knowing who you are, what you want, and why you want it are all important steps in your personal and professional journey. For more information on Calgary Women in Energy, please visit www.cwie.org. By Kristy Hysert DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR CALGARY WOMEN IN ENERGY.

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TRUSTED

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LINDSAY HARLE

“I am really very blessed,” says John Belgrave, Founder and CEO of Belgrave Oil & Gas Corp., and father to sons Nick Belgrave, Belgrave’s Financial Controller, and Darren Belgrave, Belgrave’s Business Operations Manager.

ogether, the Belgraves are providing unique opportunities within the energy industry through the technology they’ve developed over the last five years. Having reinvested everything they’ve earned into inventing proprietary technologies, they are now seeing the benefits of their investments. “There’s some really great avenues to leverage [our technology] to grow our business,” says Darren. Great avenues including John’s recent trips to China and Colombia to build relationships, contracts, and enhancing their technologies’ influence on a global scale. With the Belgraves initial focus on developing

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who they are in the industry, as well as proving the company’s added value through their contracts, they are now hoping to expand and leverage what they’ve invested within themselves and the company. As John puts it, “We’ve seen the distance, we’ve charted the course. We’re moving towards that.” As the patriarch of the Belgrave family, John has made a career travelling the world, and has become a great innovator and publisher of ideas that have already changed the industry. Yet, it’s his most recent venture with Belgrave Oil & Gas Corp. that may be his most exciting yet, and not just because of the technologies the company is developing. It’s the relationship between a father and his sons that has helped this company grow so quickly and get to its position within their field. A relationship of leadership, guidance, respect, and kindness. “I have an opportunity to mentor, grow [my sons] and set them on their journey, while at the same time complete these things, doing what I do working for a company. The two objectives in my life have come together: I have something to say, I want to be heard,

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TRUSTED ENERGY I have things I want to do. I need to mentor [my sons] and package it up together in one thing,” John says about his goals of Belgrave Oil & Gas. FOOTSTEPS TO FOLLOW With a father whose career has taken him around the globe, neither Nick nor Darren thought they would ever follow in their father’s footsteps. Darren says it best. “I don’t know if I ever really could follow in his footsteps. If anything, I just try to take aspects from him that I think I could apply to myself, he’s very confident, and he’s not afraid to do new things. I think those are things I can hopefully be able to do for myself one day.” In fact, both sons initially had different career goals; Nick wanted to be a lawyer, and Darren genuinely wanted to be a superhero. The amazing thing about John is that he never pressured either son to enter into the energy industry. “He always encouraged us to do what we felt we needed to do,” as Darren puts it.

When Darren realized his superhero dreams may not come true, he started to build his own website frontend design company. As this company was taking off, John provided the opportunity for Darren to come in and simply help out at Belgrave. Darren’s unique skills and mindset, along with the things Belgrave was doing at the time, became a natural fit for him to continue on in the company. Today, Darren is eager to continue building Belgrave Resources, yet he is also keen to further his career within the renewable energy technology field. This is something that brings out the passion in him, and if John taught him anything, it’s to enjoy the career you’re in. Nick, on the other hand, has been building a strong career and name for himself within the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) community for the past nine years, along with attending school for Business Finance Administration. Just as Darren, Nick was offered a chance to help Belgrave in its initial years. Because

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of his interest and finance skills, he complemented the skills of John and Darren in growing Belgrave. It became a natural fit for him to stay as the company grew. Now, he is looking to pursue his professional accounting designation, hoping to apply it to his position and grow into higher areas within the business, “maybe a CFO or senior finance upper management” as Nick admits. “I haven’t completely figured out [what I want to do with my life] yet, but I believe I’m on the right path.” SHAPING THROUGH MENTORSHIP What gets John excited, aside from the advances that Belgrave is making in the industry, is that he is given the chance to pass everything he’s learned in his amazing career on to his sons. Having been away a large portion of their youth, John admits this is, “A unique opportunity to mold, shape, and guide my sons.” He now gets to impart all the knowledge, the ins and

outs of the industry, and how to conduct oneself within business onto his sons. “My challenge,” John says,” is to not be overly hard, but treat them with the fairness that I would treat someone who is arm’s length, because I give somebody who is arm’s length a little more latitude. I’m a little more demanding of them, because I have so much hope and promise for them.” Treating them as professional individuals is some thing John continues to strive for. “I need to give them genuine feedback, not just because they’re my sons, but give them feedback on how they can improve themselves.” And with John being such a huge advocate of mentorship within the energy industry, providing quality mentoring opportunities to his sons is crucial to the business’ success. For Nick, having seen everything his dad accomplished throughout his early career provides him with drive and motivation to build success in his own career, both as Belgrave’s Controller and as an MMA fighter. Nick has been taught that success is all

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TRUSTED ENERGY

about consistently doing hard work. “Just hard work every day. It’s not always easy, but if you learn that mindset, you can apply it anywhere. Basically, hard work and staying at it [are what make success].” FAMILY VERSUS PROFESSIONALS In speaking with the Belgraves, all three are quick to admit there are challenges working with family. As Darren says it best, “It’s two sides of the same coin a lot of the time. We’re family...but we’re also family. It took some time to just understand when I am ‘the son’ and when I’m ‘an employee’, but these are dynamics I would have had to learn in any work place.” It’s easy to get into arguments, but understanding how to talk through them and come out the other side is what makes things work. As John is teaching his sons, “We do have some very spirited conversations. That exists, but that’s okay. It’s all part of the sociological phenomenon. When groups come together, there’s something called forming, storming, norming, and performing... you’re ahead of the curve if you recognize you have to manage these phases, and if you know that, then you know how to get beyond any potential issues. It’s just part of it. And rational, logical, intelligent people intuitively know how they should interact with other people and be respectful.”

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What’s more important for Darren is recognizing this is a family business with different strengths than other start-ups. “The goal when you think about family business is having that family unit and the support. It’s to understand what that really takes, because it just is an entrepreneurial path, but the whole family’s invested and has those inputs and all those dynamics. At the same time, if you can persevere through the beginning stages, there’s a lot of added benefits, like we’ve become a lot closer and I’ve had some experiences with them that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. Different types of challenges, but different rewards as well.” What’s interesting is it’s not just the father/son dynamic that comes into play, but the brothers as well. Fortunately, Darren and Nick have always had a good relationship, but there have been times when they’ve butted heads. As Nick says, “I’m sure within any family there’s always times where you butt heads, but it’s just been good,” as neither one has been overly competitive with each other or for John’s attention. Rather, they simply look to everything their dad has accomplished, which, “gives you this drive and motivation basically for accomplishing the same goals...we just want to be along the same lines as my dad would. Follow his steps. That’s what gives us our drive.”

BOILS DOWN TO TRUST Building a business takes blind trust in your key people; a trust that may not easily come from partners outside the family unit. For John, he is 100% comfortable turning his back without a second thought and openly admits this, “would take years from someone outside the family,” to get this kind of devotion. This devotion and ability to turn one’s back is why the company has been able to develop technologies capable of tripling light oil reserves in Alberta and unlocking twenty billion barrels of stranded heavy oil in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Having had a lifetime in the energy industry, this trust, devotion, and unwavering commitment takes a weight off John’s shoulders, allowing him to focus on the growth of the company. More impor tantly though, he is just happy he, “sees [my sons] every day, and that to me is a great thing. We have no issues that keep us from wanting to be together.”

GIVING BACK While John has been a role model to his sons in the professional world, he has also showed them that giving back to the community is just as important through publicly sharing all the technology the company develops on IOREdge.com. John’s success hasn’t been just about his drive and hard work, it’s also been about his ability to openly share and use his talents for the betterment of an entire industry. Taking this giving back attitude to heart, Darren has recently started volunteering as a track and field coach with Forest Lawn High School. A strong track and field competitor when younger, Darren is using his knowledge and talents to help students understand what commitment and hard work can bring you in life. Nick is also demonstrating this hard work, drive and motivation within the MMA community, showing what true determination and commitment can bring to your life.

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John continues to impart not just a strong work ethic in his sons. He is teaching his sons about what it means to be a good person.

John continues to impart not just a strong work ethic in his sons. He is teaching his sons about what it means to be a good person. “I’ll tell you something about this life; everybody wants to be happy. The question is how they go about it...The most important quality in a human being is kindness...If you want to know somebody, to judge them, see if they’re kind to other people. And that’s the key.”

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Through John’s vision and the values he’s imparted in his sons, the Belgraves are a family who will continue to see success and change what it means to be a family business within the energy industry. Their tenacity, commitment, involvement in the community, and respectful kindness to each other, helps guide Belgrave Oil & Gas to making an amazing impact on the energy industry.

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IT’S DATE NIGHT

THE

GETAWAY DATE

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Among the many things we love about living in Calgary, the proximity to the mountains is definitely one of our favourites. Not very many other city dwellers can drive a simple hour and hit one of the most beautiful, scenic, relaxing, yet invigorating places on earth. After a marathon winter and spring breakup arriving a little early this year, it’s about time we thaw out and seek a little R&R. The mountains are calling…

An escape to the Rockies can be revitalizing with no shortage on things to do. A trip to the mountains let’s you decide how you want to play. Whatever it is you’re looking for, you can find it amidst the crisp mountain fresh air. Grab your date, hop in the car, and make it an affair to remember. After all, who doesn’t love a good road trip? Just fifty minutes from downtown Calgary, Canmore is your first stop for a Rocky Mountain retreat.

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IT’S DATE NIGHT

A Bear & Bison Country Inn Book a romance package and let the pro’s take care of the details. Celebrating an anniversary, a birthday, or maybe just rekindling the fire, A Bear & Bison Country Inn will make sure this is a getaway

WHERE TO STAY The Paintbox Lodge

old world style, top-notch hospitality, and fine food. Their romance package includes two nights

The Paintbox Lodge is an intimate boutique

accommodation, candles, and robes for your in-

lodge in the heart of downtown Canmore. With

suite Jacuzzi tub, a cheese and fresh fruit platter

only five suites available, it’s a relaxed, welcoming

with chocolate dipped strawberries, two, ½ hour

destination that’s perfect for a romantic getaway.

massage treatments, and a romantic gift basket

The Paintbox Lodge hosts cooking classes at The

with handmade bath products. All guest rooms are

Box, their gorgeous Miele kitchen, which are a great

comfortable, cozy, and warm. Hand crafted king size

opportunity to get hands on and creative. Roll up

beds with silk bedding and panoramic views should

your sleeves and try something new together, then

help you relax in luxury.

spend the night. The lodge is walking distance to

you won’t forget! This Bed & Breakfast boasts

You can add in extras like dinner for two at Quarry

stores and river paths so you can park your car and

restaurant, spa treatments, or dog sledding tours

just explore.

with Howling Dog Tours.

For more information visit: paintboxlodge.com

For more information visit: bearandbisoninn.com/specialmidweek.htm

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Photography Courtesy Tourism Canmore Kananaskis

WHERE TO EAT

Tavern 1883 Laid back casual charm, with great food and late

tapas Voted the most Romantic Restaurant in the Rockies,

night atmosphere, Tavern 1883 will satisfy any craving on your mountain getaway. Go for brunch, lunch, or

tapas is sitting pretty off Main Street Canmore in a

dinner, or visit Tavern 1883 for a nightcap and some

charming character house. The menu is shareable

live music. We recommend the bison tartar, tacos, or

with a fusion of Spanish and old world flavours. All

the classic burger-gourmet goodness. They also have an impressive wine list! Tavern 1883 has a sunny patio to camp out on. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in no rush, order another beer and stay awhile.

stocks, sauces, and desserts are made in house with the freshest local ingredients. We love tapas for date night, as the meal becomes more of an experience. Little nibbles and bites let you try a few things and allows you to slow down and savoir the evening. We suggest the beef carpaccio (herb crusted AAA beef),

For more information visit: tavern1883.com

fried capers, lemon aioli and manchego cheese. Or the adobo seared tuna (pan seared fresh ahi tuna rubbed in smoked paprika and chili served with pico de gallo and honey water). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the wine! Tapas features a great selection of vino and bubbles to help you unwind, celebrate, and relax with your love. For more information visit: tapascanmore.ca

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IT’S DATE NIGHT

The Rimrock Resort Hotel The Rimrock Hotel is a four diamond hotel nestled into the heart of Banff National Park. The suites offer exceptional views of the Canadian Rockies, superior

WHERE TO STAY

hospitality, fine dining, and a luxury spa you may never want to leave.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Distinct from the majority of Banff hotels, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is just off the village, situated on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain – formerly called “Sleeping Buffalo.” Its design is elegant and hand crafted. The main lodge features a massive fieldstone fireplace, high, open beam ceilings accented with bent willow, cherry, and pine furniture where a magnificent buffalo head is mounted above the fireplace. The main lodge has a cozy lobby bar, and the outdoor hot tub is divine. This is the ultimate romantic getaway destination in Banff. For more information visit: www.crmr.com/buffalo

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The Eden, 1 of only 5 diamond ranked restaurants in Canada, is truly an experience featuring French cuisine, influenced by fresh local ingredients. This is where you take someone you really care about as you’ll want to relive the memory for years to come. Enjoy a drink in the rich mahogany lounge and take in the scenery. They offer a wide variety of wine, wiskies, and cognacs. For more information visit: rimrockresort.com

VISIT WWW.ITSDATENIGHT.COM FOR THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CALGARY, INCLUDING EVENTS, RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT.

Photography Courtesy Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Paul Zizka

WHERE TO EAT

Both Banff and Canmore are ideal for romance, relaxation and exploring. Remember, you don’t need to board a plane for the ultimate escape!

The Maple Leaf The Maple Leaf is staged over two levels, the first being a lounge, more casual, perfect for an après ski, breakfast or lunch. The upstairs dining room has a cabin feel but is extremely elegant and a great spot for a dinner party or for a romantic date night. The candlelight and the snow lit streets make for a very romantic setting in the winter and spring. The Maple Leaf Grill is worthy of “The Celebration Date” or just a memorable escape for two. Get things started with the bison meatballs and don’t skip dessert, the chocolate soufflé is melt in your mouth goodness. If you are stopping in for brunch, make sure you try the banana bread french toast. Two favourites, together at last.

The Grizzly House Looking for a fun night out in Banff? Look no further than the historic Grizzly House. This gem was previously a swinger’s bar, but now offers the best fondue in the west. They have a variety of choices like beef, lobster, venison, buffalo, and even wild boar. Top the evening off with chocolate fondue. Make sure you plan ahead and book a table in advance; this is one of the most famous restaurants in Banff. Perfect for a celebration or a date night for the books.

For more information visit: banffmapleleaf.com

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PLAINS PERSPECTIVE

OUTSOURCING

SAFETY W

e seem to be in love with outsourcing things we used to hire professionals to do. The most popular one nowadays is outsourcing our vendor safety audits. I am sure your company has been forced to go online and upload your safety and insurance information into the magic box in the cloud and an arbitrary score is assigned to you. I say arbitrary because standardized methods we build in computers to do the work of people don’t work in all scenarios. Anywhere from 10 to 20 percent of the questions we are forced to answer don’t apply to our company, and yet, our customer will only do business with us if we comply. It doesn’t make sense. It makes even less sense when you have an issue and all of a sudden there is no one to talk to. You upload information, it disappears, a score appears, and if you have a problem, there is nowhere to turn. You don’t know where the score came from, you don’t know if they realize some of those questions didn’t apply to your company, and if answering those questions honestly was the reason you scored so low. Here is a quick example: At Plains Fabrication, we have a strict policy that no person will work alone at any time, for any reason. Our employees are explicitly told our shop will not operate without at least two people working in a single department at one time. There also must be a supervisor, a safety representative, and a first aid person on our premises any time we operate equipment. NO EXCEPTIONS. I don’t think we can be anymore straightforward than that. Thus we enter the digital age when outside

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agencies become involved, and people in our safety department start clicking checkboxes to ensure we all conform to a company’s standard. Now, we (meaning Plains Fabrication) upload our safety program, which has a C.O.R. (meaning highest standard possible) from MHSA (an independent third party safety association), and we send our “Work Alone Policy” so everything should be straight forward, right? This Work Alone Policy, along with all of our other policies, was given the highest endorsement from the MHSA. It should have been easily accepted, but instead, a faceless computer somewhere in the United States immediately rejected it. To make a long story short, we have a failing grade with our customer, because we refuse to write a Work Alone Policy. Even after we explained the problem to several people at multiple companies, the only official response we received was, “You failed to explain what would happen if one of your employees was in a situation where they were working alone.” The explanation to that response was, “It would never happen, because no one works alone at Plains under any circumstances,” but it was not good enough for the service provider who assured us the customer was informed and made the final decision. We continue to insulate our companies in order to protect our companies. All we are truly doing is fooling ourselves into a false sense of security. We are downsizing important departments and trying to make it possible for less people to accommodate more work. Being a businessman, I understand most companies don’t make money by

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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEED HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTORS PER 10 000

By Tom McCaffery GENERAL MANAGER PLAINS FABRICATION

ALBERTA 1.4

CANADA 2.08

(WCB) WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD PREMIUMS

ALBERTA $0.55/$100

NATIONAL AVERAGE $2/$100

ALBERTA HAS 4X THE PEOPLE IN RESOURCE EXTRACTION INDUSTRIES COMPARED TO THE CANADIAN AVERAGE WORKPLACE DEATHS (BASED ON A 2008 SURVEY)

ALBERTA

5.9/100,000 NATIONAL AVERAGE

4.2/100,000

PERCENTAGE OF WORKFORCE IN THE 4 MOST DANGEROUS OCCUPATIONS

15%

22%

1991 ALBERTA

2009 ALBERTA

Infographic By Kyle K. Fujita

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Source: www.afl.org

having industry approved, well thought out safety programs. Most of us don’t make money in our QC, document control, accounting, drafting, scheduling, maintenance, or project management departments either. These are all functions that don’t make us any money at the end of the day, but they can save us money. They can ensure we are selling quality products our customers want to pay for, and they can ensure all of our employees go home safe at the end of the day. They are vital functions, but companies are outsourcing more and more of these functions and getting poor quality, less accurate information, and are exposing themselves to major issues down the line. It appears common sense just isn’t so common. Do you know you can now hire another company to essentially fool the information companies systems? You need to hire an expert in the third party company’s software to get a passing grade. The integrity of the system is compromised, and I just don’t think that is right. On that note, we have had a string of articles focusing on issues and problems. As a manager, it is generally what you spend most of your day focusing on. In upcoming articles, I would like to focus on some positive things. There are a lot of positive things happening today, and I think it would be wrong if we don’t send some positive vibes out into the world.

WHAT’S COOKIN

braised

SHORT RIBS

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n the fall and winter nothing beats a slow cooked braise. Its pretty much the definition of comfort food!

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INGREDIENTS • 4-5 lbs beef short ribs (6-8 individual ribs or whatever fits your roasting pan) • 2 cups beef broth • 2 cups red wine • ½ cup each of diced onion, carrot, and celery • 5-6 cloves garlic • 1 tsp each basil, oregano, thyme • 1 orange cut into wedges • ¼ cup brown sugar • ½ can Coca-Cola. Yep, Coke. (not diet!) DIRECTIONS Season ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in frying pan with a bit of oil until browned on all sides. Remove and place in roasting pan. Add vegetables to frying pan and cook briefly about 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Add about ¼ cup of the wine to the pan to deglaze scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add to roasting pan with remaining ingredients. Depending on the size of your roaster the liquids may be too much or not enough. The idea is to have enough liquid to nearly cover the ribs. You can add water if needed. Cover roasting pan tightly with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 3-4 hours at 350 degrees. Ribs are done when beef flakes apart with a fork. Remove ribs. Strain, degrease and reduce braising liquid. Reserve for plating. You can cool the beef in the braising liquid and remove and reheat the ribs in the oven later if you want to make this ahead. This braise can be used with basically any meat (preferably bone in) such as pork ribs, lamb shank, or a tougher cut such as chuck roast, brisket, or venison roast. You just have to adjust the cooking time. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables and top with the reduced braising liquid. Enjoy! Glenn Gatzke

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PERSON IN PROFILE

MYLES O’CONNOR

f there is one similarity between running a clothing store in Calgary and running an oil and gas business, it’s the way fierce, but friendly, competition forces you to up your game. The retail landscape (heck, the whole landscape) of Calgary has changed dramatically since I joined O’Connors Men’s & Women’s Clothing & Footwear in the late nineties. Like my brothers and sisters, I worked for my father growing up. I swept floors and counted inventory in the basement. In May 1998, I had just finished my career playing pro hockey, with a brief stint in the NHL, and decided to enter the family business full-time. After several years on the sales floor, I got into the buying end and found out very quickly how much our industry reinvents itself from season to season. However, it’s not just fashion that changes. Innovations and inventions in fabrication, tailoring, and inventory management have been almost as dramatic as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (Okay, maybe not that dramatic). So, I definitely brought a younger eye to the fashion end of our business, but my other main contribution to growing a store that has been around since 1958 was updating, streamlining, and even creating management and purchasing practices more in step with today’s technological advancements.

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By far the biggest step in our history was the decision in 2002 to move out of the downtown core and into a custom built freestanding store in the vibrant and growing community of Victoria Crossing. At over 12,000 square feet, O’Connors is one of the largest independent retailers in Canada. The Fall of 2007 saw us grow again. The Women’s store moved across the street to a new, larger space. Menswear expanded and launched the ANNEX, an exciting new concept focused on premium denim and cutting edge urban street wear. Many people thought we were crazy to move out of the core, but after fourteen years, and our own on-site complimentary customer parking lot, we’ve never looked back. I’m very proud of the people I get to work with. Some of the sales associates and tailors have been with the store for years, and even decades, longer than myself, and they have been as much mentors as colleagues. More than fifty years on, O’Connors is pleased to be a part of the retail landscape of Calgary, and I look forward to us being here for the next fifty. From business owners and executives, politicians and rig workers, we are constantly grateful for your patronage and goodwill. For more information about O’Connors Men’s & Women’s Clothing & Footwear visit oconnors.ca

Photography By Charlene Woodman

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COWBOY CORNER

BULL BUSTING A

aron Ferguson was born and raised in High River, Alberta, Canada. At the age of 15 he decided to test his hand as a rodeo bullfighter, working numerous high school and amateur rodeos. In 2009 while attending college in Oklahoma, Ferguson was approved for his Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association bullfighter card. Since gaining professional status, the twenty-five year old has quickly become one of the most recognizable figures in bullfighting. In 2013, Ferguson became just the second CanÂadian ever to be voted to fight bulls at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. He was also selected to protect cowboys at the PRCA Ram Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo 3 times and the PRCA Ram Wilderness Circuit Finals in 2013. In 2009 Ferguson was featured as a bullfighter in the acclaimed "Rodeo Europe Tourâ&#x20AC;&#x153; and was selected as a bullfighter for the Rodeo All-Star Weekend in Denver in both 2013 and 2014. In his spare time Aaron enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing & playing hockey.

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NAME: AARON FERGUSON HOMETOWN: HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA BIRTHDATE: APRIL 11, 1988 HEIGHT: 5'9" WEIGHT: 155 LBS YEARS PRO: 5 AFFILIATION: PRCA, PBR

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LIQUOR LANE

spring

drink

Spring is finally here and with it comes a fresh new perspective on what our palates seek to transition to from their winter favorites. Historically, we see a shift from the voluminous self-warming wines, beers, and scotches to the fresher, crisper styles the warm weather inspires.

ine is like salt and pepper with food; when paired soundly it can be a peerless perfection and a ton of fun in the discovery of different styles and flavours. With BBQ season ready to roll out in full force, we’ve assembled a formative lineup we’re sure will please the most critical of BBQ aficionado’s and give you some delicious new styles to try while hopefully discovering a few new favourites. continued

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LIQUOR LANE CANARD DUCHENE NV BRUT | CHAMPAGNE FRANCE $49.99

wo words come to mind when we think of champagne: versatility and celebration. In this day and age, there should be no need for an “occasion” to pop a bottle of champagne; even more so when it’s at a great price. Not only does it transcend the spectrum of timeliness, but it is the definition of flexibility for food pairing. Canard Duchene, located in the Montagne de Reims National Park, has been making wine since 1868 and has the accolade of being granted the Russian czar’s coat of arms as the family emblem. So, let’s feel

confident they know what they’re doing. Because of the naturally high acidity that champagne encompasses, it can be paired with almost any appetizer, from rich and fatty ones to high acid ingredients such as tomatoes or vinegars. Don’t be afraid to pair your favorite grilled steak, fish, or burger with champagne and see how a simple dinner on the deck can easily fit the bill as the right occasion to celebrate and pop a cork or two. So, for this pairing let your imagination go wild for the world is your oyster, which incidentally pairs excellent with champagne.

BALVENIE SINGLE BARREL | 12 YR SCOTCH WHISKY SCOTLAND $80.00

rink for the season! That is one of the main precepts one should consider when purchasing and appreciating great scotches. The Balvenie Single Barrel 12 yr fits the season’s profile to a tee. It’s aged 12 years in a first fill ex-bourbon barrel, which gives it a lighter, shorter finish, perfect for the

warmer months and easy sipping on the deck. A drop or two of water will also allow the wonderful aromatics of soft citrus, honey, and vanilla bean to entrance you, so don’t be afraid to add a drop to experience all this whisky has to offer. This rare and limited edition is one of only 300 bottles made, so it is a wonderful addition to any whisky enthusiast’s collection. Enjoy with a variety of cheeses, nuts, and tart fruits.

By Devin McKay WINE ROOM EXPERT AT WILLOW PARK WINES & SPIRITS

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THE BRUERY SAISON RUE | ALE ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA $15.49

eer choices this summer are set to be exciting with the market trending overwhelmingly towards craft brews; therefore, it seems appropriate to feature one that was ranked number one by Wine Enthusiast in 2012. Let us introduce you to The Bruery Saison Rue: a Farmhouse Ale which was traditionally brewed in autumn and winter to be ready for the coming

spring and summer months. This very unique style brings forth flavours of clove driven spice supported by a malty backbone with notes of fruity citrus structured throughout. This beer will pair perfectly with Hawaiian pineapple pork skewers, mango salsa and chips, an endive salad, and great company of course. If you’re a beer enthusiast, this needs to be on your “must-try-list”.

CHAPOUTIER BEAUREVOIR TAVEL | ROSÉ WINE FRANCE $22.99

ith spring here, there isn’t a wine professional out there who won’t stand on a soapbox and share their affection for Rosé wines and try to convert all that will listen. And while the wine style has always been in favor in the south of France and other warmer climates, it hasn’t always been on the favourite list in Canada. Rosé is the staple wine style for the start of spring and well into the summer months, especially since it pairs so harmoniously with the scope of fresh food choices we have to choose

from during the warmer seasons. One of our team’s favorites is the Maison Chapoutier’s Beaurevoir from the southern Rhone region of Tavel. This sustainably farmed wine is a classic example of what a dry, fuller-bodied, and well-structured Rosé can be. As April is the start of wild salmon season, this wine is a perfect choice with wild sockeye salmon grilled on a cedar plank with olive oil and salt and pepper, but also give it a try with strawberry spinach salad, grilled tuna, sushi, and cheese and olive plates.

Find all of these wines at Willow Park Wine & Spirits For locations visit willowpark.net/locations

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TRAVEL

MOVED BY

MAUI BY KATY

FOXWELL

y first visit to Maui was in 1992. Bewitched, I returned to England unsettled and transformed. It was only a matter of time before my life would unravel a clear path to enable me to make my tracks back to paradise. It was late 1996 that found me on a beach in Kihei. With the Susan Jeffers book End The Struggle and Dance With Life in hand, I recall getting stuck on the phrase which read something along the lines of, “Let go, there is always more!” This particular sentence had such a profound and life-altering effect on me. I read and re-read the paragraph that contained these words which resonated so deeply, and I accepted that this message was for me. It was little wonder; therefore, on that visit, I bought my first Maui condo. I made a pact with myself I would return to England, sell my flat, and return to Maui within four months. The day I left Maui, I signed papers in escrow. I was back in Maui and in my newly acquired condo in Kihei by Spring of 1997. The power to manifest our dreams is well and truly within us. I was changed by my initial trip to Maui in 1992. Although convinced, I still had to come to terms with letting go of my marketing career which I’d held for eleven years in London with a cruise line, leave my beloved family and friends, and move half way across the world, alone! Equipped with determination and a certainty of spirit, I arrived in Maui with the comfort and relief of an exhale. I was home. Now, 17 years on, I find myself in the most fulfilling career of my life as a Realtor, and living in quite possibly the most perfect spot on earth. I am dancing with life with my toes in the sand!

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Kauai

Oahu Molokai Lanai

Maui

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TRAVEL HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS TO BUY IN MAUI TODAY: • Top world-class destination. Translated from Hawaiian, NO KA OI means the best or number one. When it comes to lifestyle, weather, beaches, beauty, and its people, Maui stands out above the rest. Maui has more activities than any island in the world with “bucket list” items like taking a drive on the winding road to Hana or cycling down Mt. Haleakala. • Enviable summer weather every month of the year, unlike Florida and Arizona where summer months mean leaving town. • Limitations on development and a restricting sprawl. There is a united and deep respect for the land and its natural beauty. • Preservation consciousness. The Aloha spirit, Hawaiian culture, and heritage are upheld. • Verdant mountains and valleys with magnificent rainbows! Welcome rainfall, after all, “No rain, no rainbows!” • Idyllic beaches. All beaches are public, and in Maui, you will find endless miles of unspoiled shoreline. • Abundant and lush landscapes. Tropical protea and lavender adorn the slopes of Haleakala, and eucalyptus trees purify the upcountry air with resins and oils. • Holistic energies of sunshine, ocean, and trade winds blowing constant sea breezes across the land. A daily tonic for optimum health. • The full spectrum of homes for every buyer. There are still affordable properties, and sunsets are free! • Prices are on the rise, but there is still time! Historically speaking, we have yet to reach our previous peak, but forecasters and economists are saying it will be 2016! • Record low rates of interest (remember 18%?); although, admittedly they are rising. It simply means, “Do it now!” • The seasons! Whale season (December 16-May 15) and not whale season (May 16-December 15). For Info about buying real estate in Waiea contact: Katy Foxwell katyfoxwell@gmail.com realestatewailea.com

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he “WOO” (Wendy Woo Schaber) came out of the chute as one who wasn’t about to ask others, but to find out for herself. Experience was and is in her blood! If there was a PHD in ‘Life Experience’, then Woo who was born and raised in Alberta, in the beautiful countryside of Lacombe County, no doubt has at least two. Faster, Smarter, Funnier – Do It… was the beginning of “Where’s Woo?” Her infectious laugh, humor, and authentic joy and passion is contagious. She believes the best gift in the world is to be ourselves. When you live from the most authentic place and celebrate it – it naturally gives others the permission to be themselves. Her big, strong, joyous, funny, smart energy changes a room instantly when she walks in. She is a magnet of living life fully! People don’t know why they feel so good around her, but it really is because she knows how to celebrate others individualities. She says: We are all gifts, but most don’t know how to live from the best part of who we are. Her legacy is to leave this world a better place because she was in it, doing what she can to help others realize their full potential. – Be yourself! Woo left home when she was 17 and she has never stopped going and growing. At age 19, she jumped on her 750 Kawasaki Spectra and drove across Canada to Nova Scotia, all to ‘surprise’ and personally thank her High School Teacher, who had moved back to Nova Scotia when Woo graduated. The teacher impacted Woo’s life immensely, she gave her the gift of ‘Believing in Herself.’ It was then that Woo realized that unlimited possibilities exist and from that point onward she became unstoppable in exploring and experiencing this amazing place called the world!

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At age 20 she figured out how to make $30,000 in a few months because she wanted to fly first class, have her own private island and private yacht experience in the gorgeous and exotic islands of Fiji. Yup, she did it…while others were back-packing on a shoe-string budget Woo was sipping champagne and mingling with the rich & famous in Fiji as if she was hanging out back home at a local café. She was a natural, and her magnetic force with others was undeniable. People just simply and very easily loved being around the Woo. They were having a better time because she was there, she has the innate gift of making everyone have the best time but more importantly she helps bring out a quality that allows them to be

“The world is both my office and playground, people are my school” themselves. The Fijian experience was pivotal for Woo, as it provided her with life direction and an impression that there is so much to discover, learn, explore, and do. This led her to study Travel & Tourism, graduating with honours and as President of her graduating class, to lay an academic foundation. Woo has been in the Travel Industry for 27 years now, and it would take a book to share her many worldwide travel adventures, stories and experiences. She believes in experiencing a destination that is privately customized as opposed to being a number on a commercial basis. Her keyword when traveling is experiences. She also believes in nothing less than 5 star, boutique, chic, memorable, wow customer service be a part of her experience. Here are only a few highlights of her travels: safari’s in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania and South Africa, sailing to France for the World Cup (Soccer), sailing the Greek Islands, Spain, Italy and French Rivera, the Caribbean, and has had the opportunity to be Wined and Dined at many of the world’s best restaurants, but Woo says, one simply cannot beat the local family restaurant cooking and experience

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as the food is made with the most important ingredient - love. Her travels include Thailand, Hong Kong, India, most of Europe, Central America, South America, New York and more. Horseback riding under the dessert stars and ranch stays, master wine tasting and sipping wines in over 100 vineyards, cocktail parties and laughter aboard private yachts, charged by a bull elephant while on safari, white water rafting level 5 wherever she can. This is only a splash of her experiences in travel, which she says have been the instrument in refining and defining who she is. Woo gets asked this question daily: “What is your favourite destination in the world?” She always replies with one of her famous quotes, “The best destination in the world is the person or people you are with.” She says this applies to our daily lives as well, whether it is work or play. The Woo can also often be found saying, “The world is both my office and playground, and people are my school.” Woo says, “People don’t tell you who they are, they show you who they are, regardless of status, race, income, education, family etc…” Woo has dedicated her life to abused kids since she was 21 years old. Her home has been filled with children as a safe place to be, she has volunteered with organizations and been a spokesperson on and off a stage. She doesn’t believe you have to be a volunteer to make a difference for the better, or have a plaque on the wall stating how wonderful you are. She believes that it is her core responsibility to take care of those who cannot take care or fend for themselves. She wants to be known as being part of the solution in all that she does and or contributes. Sports and athleticism are also in her DNA, working out is a lifestyle and being active is her norm. Sleep is also an imperative ingredient to maintain her positive, fun energy. A balanced lifestyle, quality relationships, sleep, fitness, and being full of spirit are Woo’s secrets to fabulousness. Woo straight up is the definition of fun. Her life has been full of challenges, unfortunate circumstances, loss, and struggles but yet she encourages and leads by example through her own ability to overcome. Woo is the embodiment of the words: never give up.

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