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Competing in the Renewable Energy Program

Wind turbine at the Old Man 1 wind farm. — photo courtesy AWEC The Alberta Wind Energy Corporation (AWEC) was founded in 2003 with the goal of develo

Solas lights the way for renewables

Paula McGarrigle's children were raised learning about renewables. Not only does McGarrigle guide companies through renewable projects, but she has co

Energy winds are changing

Near Pincher Creek with Livingston Range in background. — Photo courtesy Jaq Murillo Everyone knows renewables are on the rise, especially in Alberta

Moose Mountain Technical Services: Consultants to mining and exploration clients

Tracey Meintjes is a metallurgical engineer and principal with Moose Mountain Technical Services. — Photo courtesy MMTS When mining companies need to

Shell launches Methane Detection Pilot

Shell has launched a methane detector pilot at one of its shale gas sites near Rocky Mountain House in Alberta, Canada. — Photo courtesy Shell Canada

NAIT evolves to meet industry demands

NAIT opened the new Melton Crane and Hoisting Building to help students get a better education. — Photo courtesy NAIT Northern Alberta Institute of T

Educational mining and energy programs offered in Western Canada

Outdoor classrooms can be part of the mining education experience. — Photo courtesy NWCC There is no arguing that Canada’s workforce is aging. Wester

Rock Star Heather Kaminsky—“Queen of Clay”

Heather Kaminsky's team works with companies in the oil and gas industry to find solutions to their sustainability challenges. — Photo courtesy NAIT

Wind industry set to deliver long-term economic, environmental benefits

Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips addressing the Canadian Wind Energy Association's (CanWEA) Alberta Summit. — Photo courtesy CanWEA EDM

Korite finds rare gems in Alberta

Ammolite is rainbow-coloured even in its raw form. — Photo courtesy Korite Korite, a Calgary-based mining company, has discovered a rare gem called a

IKEA makes move to purchase second wind farm in Alberta

Ikea Canada is set to purchase a $58.6-million wind power facility near Drumheller, Alberta. — Photo: Ikea Calgary Ikea is known for its clean and fo

Mexican energy reform: follow “first movers” to find oil and gas opportunities in the south

An aerial view (via drone) of the Tecolutla onshore oil and gas development block in the Tampico-Misantla Basin, located within Mexico’s Veracruz stat

Oilsands pioneer James “Jim” Carter inducted into the 2017 Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

2017 Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee, James 'Jim' Carter. — Photo: James Carter A 2017 Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee, James “Jim” Cart

De Beers returns West Athabasca to CanAlaska

Map of the Athabasca Diamond Projects. — Photo: CanAlaska Vancouver, Canada, December 23, 2016 - CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSX-V: CVV; OTCQB: CVVUF; F

Bob Moffatt: A pioneer of Canada’s energy sector

Bob Moffatt is a fifth-generation coal miner who began his career at the Atlas Coal Mine in Drumheller, Alberta. Decades later, he's returned to share

7 must-visit museums on the Prairies to learn about Canada’s mining and energy industries

Atlas Coal Mine encompasses 70 acres and 20 dozen preserved buildings. — Photo: Atlas Coal MineAtlas Coal Mine—Drumheller, Alberta A trip to the Atl

Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world

Enerkem’s facility in Edmonton becomes the first ISCC certified plant in the world to convert municipal solid waste into biomethanol. — Photo: CNW Gro

WestJet signs multi-year contract with Suncor

The agreement between WestJet and Suncor will involve more than 100 weekly flights across Western Canada. — Photo: WestJet WestJet will use a combin

Report on Alberta’s new car and heavy truck industry reveals $4 billion in economic output on sales

Morgan Solar Wins Contract to Build Largest Solar Project in Alberta

Morgan Solar Sun Simba CPV modules. — Photo courtesy Morgan Solar In an era when most solar companies are abandoning concentrator photovoltaic (CPV)

Iron & Earth Promotes the Unification of Oil and Gas with Renewable Energies

Iron & Earth challenges the outdated idea that oil and gas workers do not care about climate change. The non-profit organization focuses on raising aw

Alberta stays strong

The Fort McMurray fire destroyed more than 2,400 structures. — Nuno Andr Ferreira/iStock/Thinkstock photo A once-bustling industrial community is dea

Teck donates $75K to Canadian Red Cross Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts

Teck will be donating $75,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the wildfires in Alberta, with a further $25,000 to match donations made by Teck

New Edmonton biorefinery turns vegetable oils into renewable fuels

Rendering of new SBI BioEnergy Inc. new biorefinery. — Rendering by William H. Ross Edmonton-based SBI BioEnergy Inc. has just opened a new, $20 mill