First Nations hope TMX opening will bring prosperity
Located smack-dab in the middle of the Athabasca oilsands, Fort McKay is the bull's-eye on the dart board of the world's third-largest crude oil reserve.
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Fort McMurray hopeful Trans Mountain pipeline opening will boost local fortunes
With so many livelihoods dependent on oil, all eyes here are on the expected opening this week of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, a years-in-the-making megaproject which will soon start shipping Canadian crude to export markets.
Advisory group recommends penalties for heavy oilsands emitters if cap hit
Oilsands producers could face steep fines and suspended projects if industry comes close to hitting a mandated 100-megatonne limit under recommendations proposed by Alberta's Oil Sands Advisory Group.
'Nothing came about:' Alberta First Nation revives oilsands pipeline lawsuit
Chief Allan Adam says inaction from the provincial government is forcing his First Nation to reactivate a court challenge to an approval for a major oilsands pipeline already under construction.
Notley eager for feds to approve pipelines
Premier Rachel Notley says there can’t be any unnecessary federal delays when it comes approving a new pipeline — any pipeline — to transport Alberta’s oil to international markets.
Oilsands companies not expected to make insurance claims from Fort McMurray fire
Suncor Energy says it won’t file a claim despite losing more than three−quarters of its total oil production for about a month.
Quebec judge signs off on $450-million settlement fund for Lac-Megantic victims
Compensation cheques should begin arriving in the mail by Christmas, says lawyer.