Alberta, Canada

Category: BOE Features

Making the Most of Opportunity 

Thomas Edison once said: “Most people miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” While overalls might be an outdated requirement, work –  – in its

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Pride of Grande Prairie

Barry Smith opened the doors of Baron Oilfield Supply in Grande Prairie in 1986 on the strength of a handshake and a bet on the region’s economic prospects. It was

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Mission to Ottawa

On October 2, a delegation of over 50 Alberta business leaders arrived in our nation’s capital to meet with federal government officials. Their mission was twofold: to share a renewed

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From Exclusion to Inclusion

In the world of energy, Calgary stands as a bustling hub, historically dominated by male figures. However, a significant shift is underway, with the emergence of organizations like Calgary Women

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Fort McMurray: Canada’s Energy Hub

When the energy sector talks about Fort McMurray, it’s understandable that it borrows from the business of real estate, and emphasizes location-location. But there is more, much more, to Fort

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Diversifying as key to thriving

When Jim Hamilton joined Radium Technologies Inc. in 2007, the Grande Prairie based company of 10 employees was focused primarily on electrical and instrumentation services for the oil and gas

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