PIPELINE NEWS September 2011
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New law to focus drivers in Alberta „ By Geo Lee Edmonton, Alta. – Read this story on Alberta’s new distracted driving law with your vehicle in park. The new law goes into eect Sept. 1 and prohibits the use of hand-held cellphones for talking or texting, the use of other electronic devices, as well as reading, writing and personal grooming while driving. The new law is billed as the most comprehensive distract driving legislation in Canada and gives law enforcement agencies in Alberta an additional tool to help make roads safer. “We are sending an extremely strong traďŹƒc safety message to motorists across the province: When you’re in your vehicle, your focus must be on driving,â€? said Frank Oberle, Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security. Drivers can still use cellphones or radio communication devices, but only if they use them in a hands-free or voice-activated manner. This means the device is not held in the driver's hand and is activated by voice or a single touch to the device. Drivers may use a hand-held citizen’s band (CB) or two-way radio when escorting oversized vehicles, to contact their employer, or when participating in search, rescue and emergency management situations. To help Albertans prepare for the new law, the government is running a public education and awareness campaign that will provide information about the distracted driving law and how to comply with it. Advertising will run in newspapers, radio and online.
“During my 25-year career with the Calgary Police Service, I saw countless collisions and the often devastating consequences,â€? said Art Johnston, MLA, Calgary-Hays and sponsor of the bill. "I have been advocating for this legislation and am pleased to see Alberta's new distracted driving law come into eect. I would like to thank law enforcement and our traďŹƒc safety partners for their support." Several international studies show that 20 to 30 per cent of all collisions involve driver distraction, and distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive drivers. “This legislation is an example of Alberta’s ďŹ rm commitment to driver safety,â€? said Verlyn Olson, minister of Justice and Attorney General. “This legislation will raise awareness about the importance of distraction free driving, making roadways safer for all Albertans.â€?
Passport's - 29 stage frac Passport Energy Ltd. said on Aug. 3 their Hardy S 1A4-16-4B49-04-21W2 Bakken well, located in southeast Saskatchewan, has been completed with a 29-stage fracture stimulation, with the placement of a total of 429,000 pounds of sand and 6,400 bbls of water in the 1,370 metre lateral section. The company said the information
was provided by its partners American Eagle Energy Inc. and Eternal Energy Corp. The 4-16 well was currently being evaluated and is projected to be placed on pump in the ďŹ rst week of August. Additional locations are being considered for the 2011 drilling program pending the outcome of well testing.
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