Category: Business of Energy

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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Fluor Builds a Better World

As industrialization spread in the early 1900s so too did the need for oil and gas, and exploration for these resources introduced Canada as a player in world energy markets.

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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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The Sundown Success Story

It’s no secret that while oil and gas companies – which produce, refine and distribute oil and gas products – invariably get much of the high-profile attention, investment and sometimes

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