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Pengrowth Reduces Indebtedness by CDN $530 Million Following Prepayment of US $300 Million of Notes and Redemption of Convertible Debentures
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(April 3, 2017) – Pengrowth Energy Corporation (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) is pleased to announce that it has reduced its indebtedness by Cdn $530 million or 31 percent from December 31, 2016 through the previously announced debt reduction initiatives. The Company has successfully prepaid US $300 million of the US $400 million 6.35% senior notes due July […]
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Six stories in the news today, April 3 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 3, 2017 4:59 Six stories in the news for Monday, April 3 ___ VOTERS IN FIVE RIDINGS VOTE IN BYELECTIONS Five seats in the House of Commons are up for grabs in five byelections today. Two of the seats are in Alberta, two are in Ontario and the fifth is in Montreal. The […]
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AltaGas Ltd. Announces Simplified Sale Program
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(April 3, 2017) – AltaGas Ltd. (“AltaGas”) (TSX:ALA) announced today it is initiating a simplified sale program for eligible holders of common shares of AltaGas. The program benefits shareholders who hold 99 or fewer shares (an “odd lot holding”), and want to sell their shares without paying brokerage commissions. Additionally, it provides a participant, […]
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Labour Market Outlook 2017 to 2021 for Canada’s Oil and Gas Industry
March 30, 2017 2017 to be a pivotal year as Canada’s oil and gas industry strives for recovery and growth. CALGARY – 2017 is expected to be a pivotal year for Canada’s oil and gas industry, setting the stage for industry activity and job recovery over the next five years, according to the Labour Market […]
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Winners announced in $5M nonprofit challenge from Google Canada
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 – The winners of the $5M Google.org Impact Challenge were revealed today. The Impact Challenge asked Canadian nonprofits to share their best ideas for how to use technology to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. More than 900 nonprofits applied, and today the winners were announced following a live competition. Five […]
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Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) appoints new Executive Director
Edmonton, Alberta,The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association’s (ANFCA) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Mason as the organization’s new Executive Director. Joanne held this role previously and we look forward to working closely with her and our member Friendship Centres for the betterment of urban Indigenous communities. Joanne is a seasoned […]
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Oilsands showdown coming over tailings cleanup: report – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 30, 2017 13:46 EDMONTON _ Alberta’s oilsands could be heading for a showdown over toxic tailings ponds following an independent assessment that found cleanup plans of six major producers don’t meet new rules. The province’s energy regulator recently rejected Suncor’s plans, saying they relied on unproven technology and didn’t provide enough certainty on […]
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Recognizing and working with First Nations voices – Strathmore Standard
March 29, 2017 A new agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Blackfoot Confederacy paves a new line of collaboration between the two groups. Premier Rachel Notley met with indigenous leaders on Friday March 24 to sign the Alberta-Blackfoot Confederacy Protocol Agreement. The agreement sets out the process for the two groups to work […]
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Savanna Announces Termination Of Arrangement Agreement With Western Energy Services Corp.
CALGARY, March 29, 2017 – Savanna Energy Services Corp. (“Savanna”) (TSX–SVY) announces it has terminated the arrangement agreement with Western Energy Services Corp. (“Western”), pursuant to which Western had agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Savanna on the basis of 0.85 of a common share of Western and $0.21 in cash […]
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BR Parks Climate Change – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Mar 30, 2017 EDMONTON – Government research suggests the environments of parks and protected areas across North America are being shifted hundreds of kilometres away through climate change. The published research from Natural Resources Canada finds the ecosystems of nearly 80 per cent of those areas in Canada, the United […]
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