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DON’T CALL ME
I’LL CALL YOU Just this morning, I received an email from an operations contact in the industry who indicated “Kevin, there are no shortage of salespeople in Calgary. Of all the problems facing our company, connecting with suppliers does not seem to be one of them”.
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et’s dig into this a bit deeper from an operations and purchasing perspective, or as we like to call these folks at exploration and production companies, and EPCs, the buyers in the oil and gas industry. We work with a great number of service and supply companies from a sales and marketing perspective and their traditional solution to getting more sales often comes down to this mantra: • Add another salesperson • Make more calls • Knock on more doors • Spend those entertainment budgets • Build those relationships
So our client is correct, there is an ever-increasing supply of salespeople constantly vying for your attention, time and a bigger share of your capital and operating budgets. We have little doubt that you are inundated on a daily basis with countless emails, telephone calls, texts, meetings and lunch invites with existing and potential suppliers that want to do more business with your company. You can’t blame the salespeople for doing what they’re being paid to do. They want to ensure you know everything possible they can do for you company and the value they can bring to your relationship. Yet you can’t possibly connect with every vendor at your doorstep as you’re managing all aspects of your projects including the reporting, sourcing and expenses for the entire lifecycle of a well. But there has to be a better way for you to gate keep
or screen this constant sales barrage without missing out on an opportunity to pick up a new supplier, an enhanced or new service technology or to increase your spending with an existing preferred vendor. Access to Information at your fingertips is the key. A salesperson is not sitting at your side when you need to make that next purchasing decision. Realtime access to all of the products and services your preferred vendors can provide and online ordering with the people in their company is changing the way purchasing is done in the oil and gas industry. Mix in the ability to add new suppliers through the same centralized system and you have the answer to all of those unwanted cold calls and solicitation emails. Wouldn’t it be grand if you could tell a prospective vendor, this is how we handle our preferred vendors and our purchasing practices? If you want to get on our radar screen, stop calling me and get connected with us online so your virtual salesperson is always at my side, whether I’m dealing with you in our head office, or from the field operations, and regardless of the time of day. Get online with us and help us improve our cost efficiencies and non-productive time, and if not, go waste someone else’s time. We think nothing of purchasing online in our personal lives, why are we still using the telephone and the moccasin sales beat in downtown Calgary? There is a better and more cost effective way. Kevin Turko CEO LEADSTONE GROUP
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A CLEAN
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urking deep in a wellbore, built up solids and fluids can create head aches for producers. This type of situation can lead to a rapid decrease or complete loss of production while producers are unaware of the specific cause. Even worse, with today’s high capital cost per well and complex well designs, some producers are seeing abnormal declines in relatively new plays. These declines can create concern for the reserves estimates and overall recovery of a particular pool.
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In the past, speaking primarily about vertical well types, producers have had a toolbox of technologies at their disposal, such as production logging. But, it is virtually impossible to production-log non flowing horizontal oil wells in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin for a variety of reasons. With the lack of technology in this field, producers often struggle to understand the relationship between the reservoirs and horizontal well designs.
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If you ask engineers whether the wellbore is clean, 99 out of 100 are going to say either ‘I don’t know’ or ‘probably not.’ The next step to that is to ask how do you understand your reservoir if the mechanics of the system are not clean? Steven Winkler President & General Manager, Quantum Downhole Systems Inc.
GOING HORIZONTAL Quantum’s wellbore cleanout technology was designed to address the differing needs of horizontal well designs which are becoming the norm in Western Canada.
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Producers can now get a clearer picture as to what is happening downhole, which, according to Quantum Downhole Systems Inc., is critical to be able to make better decisions and improve their effectiveness in a given play. To help accomplish this, the Calgary-based company has created a new JetVak system, which incorporates a newly designed coiled tubing system and a specifically engineered jet pump. The company has been proving the technology over the past 4 years. Its client list includes many of the who’s who of the oil patch, including Husky Energy Inc., Shell Canada Limited, ConocoPhillips, Devon Energy Corporation, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Cenovus Energy Inc., and Penn West Exploration. “Quantum’s unique technology, one of only two in the world, not only cleans out wells but gathers valuable data that can help producers optimize drilling and completions strategies”, explains Steven Winkler, who is Quantum’s president and general manager. Dan Bosilca, a senior completions engineer with Shell, says his company used the JetVak technology in a pair of wells in Alberta last summer. “We believe this is good technology, and it has a lot of potential for these very low-pressure reservoirs,” he notes. “[In the first well] the results were very promising. We did clean up a lot of sand from that wellbore. The second one was basically almost the same story.” Cleaning the well allowed the company to take steps to improve production. “Of course, that’s the goal,” Bosilca says. “The thing is, most of these wells are quite old. They are long horizontals, and they have slotted liners. “It’s heavy oil so they do produce some fines. Of course, in time, these wells will basically plug off or the flow will be diminished. In the future, we are looking to use this technology again.”
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Quantum has completed about 600 wellbore cleanout operations in many of the hot plays in western Canada.
The technology was designed to address many problems associated with the development of under or sub-pressured reservoirs and the differing needs of horizontal well designs versus verticals are becoming the norm in western Canada-horizontals. “We recently learned of a study from the Alberta Research Council that proved to us why we see so much sand in the liners of horizontal wells. The fluid rate required to keep sand or solid particles in motion during production in a 114-millimetre liner is approx imately 1,000 cubic meters per day,” Winkler says. “To compound this problem, when these wells are fracked and then flowed back, the heel zones/ stages tend to out compete the mid or toe zones/ stages,” he says. “This is where the velocities are quite often below the required rate of 90 centimeters per second.” The two primary functions of the JetVak downhole pump are to create simultaneous jetting and vacuuming. The high-pressure jets are used to fluidize the sand or break through solids bridges in the liner. The vacuum is created by the Venturi effect. The
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wellbore fluid and solids are returned to the surface via the second coil conduit in the FlatPak. During this process, the well is in a neutral or underbalanced state. This process allows Quantum to recover a higher volume of sand per well versus conventional techniques, as well as pinpoint zones or stages that are producing sand into the wellbore. “It’s a “cleanas-you-go’ approach”, Winkler says. Conventional cleanout processes use circulation of high volumes of fluid, nitrogen, or foam. This creates an overbalanced effect on the wellbore, which pushes some of the solids back into the formation. According to Quantum, these processes are ineffective, expensive, and timeconsuming. The company’s on-site technician may alter the speed of the FlatPak based on solids returns and deviation survey information. Quantum has completed roughly 600 operations in many of the hot plays in western Canada and the United States, including oilsands steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD), cold heavy oil production with sand, Montney oil, and Slave Point and the upper Bakken formations and the Viking.
The company has recently been doing many production evaluations on horizontal wells adds Winkler. Because of this, Quantum has developed an isolation system that utilizes inflatable packers in combination with a modified jet pump. Information such as stage-by-stage oil/water/gas/sand ratios can be cross-referenced with producing bottom hole pressure and temperature information. This data helps create an accurate economic model for the well and may result in higher well productivity, improved fracture treatments, and higher overall reserves. “If you ask engineers whether the wellbore is clean, 99 out of 100 are going to say either ‘I don’t know’ or ‘probably not,”’ Winkler says. “The next step to that is to ask how do you understand your reservoir if the mechanics of the system are not clean? “It’s the same with your heart and your veins. Your heart has to work that much harder when your veins are plugged. Or, is it really your heart that has the issue? You’ve got to find out all of the information prior to making a sound decision. We’ve got a tool that will help find this information, and that’s why we came up with it.” Winkler referenced specific wells, one in the Lloydminster, Alta. region, where 600 meters of drilling fluid was seen during the cleanout. This came out of a well that had been on production for 10 years. Another well in the Wabasca polymer flood area gave up eight cubic meters, or 17,000 kilograms, of sand. Recent changes include the transition from the FlatPak which was our conveyance system up to the third quarter of 2013. We are now using an all
steel Dual Coil deployment system that offers many improvements and allow us to work on deeper/longer and hotter wells. A second technology Quantum is working on is a new jetting system designed to reduce the amount of runs required in a well when production testing is part of the program as well as increase the jetting flexibility, especially when using chemicals or acids.
Quantum’s JetVak system allows it to recover a higher volume of sand per well versus conventional techniques, while pinpointing zones or stages that are producing sand into the wellbore. Quantum, as a small 4 and a half year-old company, is also embarking on what Winkler calls a massive task. “Convincing the industry that we so far, know little about horizontal wells. It is unchartered territory,” he says. For more information contact Steven Winkler at Quantum Downhole Systems 403.450.8280 swinkler@quantumdownhole.com www.quantumdownhole.com
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SAIT
EVER EVOLVING SAIT Polytechnic has modernized the delivery of a long-running program to give the oil and gas industry even more say in the specific training their employees are receiving. The Operations and Maintenance Program (O&M) has been re-vamped and re-launched with new interactive learning modules that can be customized to meet the specific needs of each company.
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O&M began at SAIT 25 years ago at the request of the oil and gas industry. They were looking for trained technicians, specifically in the area of production field operations. Fast forward to present day. Employers are still working to increase the safety, skills, knowledge, and productivity of their workers, but not necessarily in a one-size-fits-all format. “Being so closely aligned with the industry gives us the unique advantage of designing programs that turn out workers trained to tackle the jobsite challenges of today,” says John Carlson, who is the Associate Vice President of Energy at SAIT. Carlson says the customization of training solutions has been a key factor for industry choosing to work with SAIT. Companies pick and choose courses that are relevant and important for their specific operations. Their choices range from a few modules to entire certificates. Most organizations choose to customize the entire Production Field
To date, SAIT has trained over 10,000 operators Operations and Gas Process Operations certificate programs for their employees. Apache Corporation, one of the world’s top independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, has put more than 130 staff through O&M training at SAIT in the last year to enhance their hands-on, in-house training programs. “It’s an industry wide training package that can be applied to operations for many different oil and gas companies,” says Darcy Gruntman, an Apache Canada spokesperson. “For us, it’s really our primary training package that complements our hands-on training.” Carlson says enhanced and effective training typically results in a safer work environment. According to Worksafe Alberta, WCB saw 145 fatalities, more than 52,000 disabling injury claims, and close to 27,000 lost-time claims in 2012. Carlson hopes to see those numbers decrease as more people take SAIT’s O&M training. “Clients of our O&M training program tell us they are seeing increased efficiencies in their operations, fewer incidents, and more uptime,” he says.
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Innovative and interactive, modules for the program offer a 2D and 3D visual learning experience with narration to assist students throughout the course. “Through these advanced training applications, we are able to layer new content easily, keep our training current, and have the ability to package our courses in a way that meets the needs of our trainees,” says Dave Osborne, the Dean of SAIT’s MacPhail School of Energy. O&M training includes everything from Gas Process Operations to Worker Safety Awareness to Industrial Environmental Awareness. SAIT has set the industry standard in gas and field operator training. To date, SAIT has trained over 10,000 operators and is currently working with close to 30 oil and gas producers, a dozen high schools, and four colleges to deliver this training. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT SAIT CORPORATE TRAINING
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“While a relatively new face in Calgary’s oil and gas industry, Ashley Anderson -a sales representative with Resource Well Completion Technologies -- has a keen sense for business development and strategic planning. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Ashley has a passion for relationship building and networking; always eager to learn and get her hands dirty. A believer in balance, she works hard and plays hard, too -- never taking life too seriously. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her son, Kieran, and other-half, Simon; enjoying the active and busy lifestyle that Calgary has to offer.”
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LEAN PLAINS PERSPECTIVE MANAGEMENT By Tom McCaffery
GENERAL MANAGER | PLAINS FABRICATION
Plains Fabrication has been using lean tools for nine years. It is a journey not a destination, as the old saying goes, and the journey has made our business better. Any new policy or procedure takes the dedication of the middle managers and the employees who use the system to make it work. We are proud of our people, and they are the main reason we are a success足足ful company. Our culture has been added to by the use of lean tools, and we are often used as a model citizen in the lean world. As such, we end up doing multiple tours through our facility every year with companies that are thinking of adopting lean.
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HERE IS OUR TAKE ON LEAN: Lean is a toolbox that comes with a variety of different tools, and it will be up to you to decide which ones work for your company and which ones do not. It isn’t a magic bullet, and in our experience, the only thing that comes close to a magic bullet is hard work and consistency. If you are thinking about utilizing lean, you should be prepared because as with most things nothing worth doing is ever easy, and you will have to direct your team through the hills and valleys of change. Nowadays, they like to tag that with the term ‘change management’. Sometimes even a company as dedicated to lean as we have been has times when the workflow seems to overtake the ability to follow the true continuous improvement methodology. Building a team of people who are not afraid of change and are on the lookout for improvements takes time. You will inevitably end up in discussions about things like “buy-in” and no doubt you already talk about employee culture. Of all the things lean has done for Plains Fabrication, it has definitely built a culture that accepts change. The things to be wary of when considering lean, six sigma, or continuous improvement is you will often hear the teachers and mentors offering sage advise that amounts to ‘if you build it – they will come’. You will ask a direct question, and if you listen closely you will realize you didn’t really get an answer other than “if you build it – they will come”. That may not make sense to you now, but after your first few conferences or training sessions I will bet you a dollar, you will say or think along the same lines as I have. But there are no hard and fast answers, and when you attend training sessions and conferences, you will often have to seek out answers to basic questions that suit your company.
I asked the former plant manager of Toyota what they do when certain trades are hard to find. I asked the question because he had rolled out the lean tool that helps you hire employees, but if employees are scarce, how can you be so picky as to use this rather complicated method for hiring people? His answer: “Toyota follows lean, and as such, they get thousands of resumes a month from people who want to work there. If you use lean, the word will spread, and people will want to come work for you.” So again – using my words (or the words I stole from a movie I should say) “if you build it – they will come.” There are other examples as well. In basic Toyota lean, you give your employees what is called an “Andon”. An Andon is essentially a lever an employee on the assembly line can pull that will stop production. The purpose of this is to allow the employee to bring forward any size issue
An Andon is essentially a lever an employee on the assembly line can pull that will stop production. and have it resolved or begin the process of getting an issue resolved on the spot. Everything stops until an answer is found. I have yet to see a single company in Canada that has adopted this, but I am sure one exists somewhere. My point is, unless you are going to allow your employees to stop production whenever there is an issue, then lean tools can only get you so far, and you are not truly lean. We think lean is a fantastic business tool, just like the Four Disciplines of Execution which we also use. The important thing to remember is the fundamental “lean” program sold to many companies is not
Consultants will tell you it is one size fits all, and that
always realistic, and it will take strong leadership
is simply not true.
and a flexible business ownership/executive team
Everyone teaches Toyota lean. Most of the
to truly make it work. We are proof it can and does
highest gurus on the conference trail are former
work, but if you are thinking about taking on the
employees of Toyota, and as such, they are the
learning and implementation of the lean toolbox -
biggest offenders of the “if you build it – they will
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come’ mentality. My best example is the time when
about it over a cup of coffee first.
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SILVER WILLOW Creating a unique, safe, outdoor experience for corporations and individuals, in a fun, relaxed and social atmosphere.
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n the mid 1980’s, Don and Gwen Day were looking for an opportunity to diversify the third generation family farm. Don worked in Calgary for 10 years prior, and they wanted to find something where they could work at together while raising their family of three children on the Day farm. They had been raising pheasants for release on the north quarter during those years as well. At that time, they were avid trap shooters and competed all over Alberta, British Columbia, and Montana.
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Stu Carter (pictured above) is the senior instructor at Silver willow and has a Level 1 from the National Sporting Clays Assoc, has 2 Gold & 1 Bronze from the World Seniors Games in Utah (2013) along with numerous other achievements.
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on tried Sporting Clays, located west of Sundre, for the first time in 1987 and loved it. He came back to his farm and the next week, he saw the possibility, and thought about how he could build his own course right there on the farm. In 1988, they registered Silver Willow Pheasant Farm Ltd. and ordered manual machines all the way from England. They opened the first 10-station Sporting Clays Course, but for the first year, they operated without a clubhouse. As for a bit of history, the very spot were they decided to build the clubhouse was an area used to winter cattle for decades by Don’s grandpa, Percy, and then by his dad, Buster. In 1990, the original 900 sq foot clubhouse was completed and ran on passive solar power. It was all done “off the grid” before Off the Grid became a term. This model building was designed and built by Michael Keerfoot from Cremona. For six years, they operated the course with manual machines. All during those years, they raised 2,000 pheasants annually until 2008. With
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the increase in business, they purchased their first automatic machines, while slowly phasing out the manuals. Then in 1997 they hosted the World Police and Fire Games for their Sporting Clays event. The competitions continued to grow as the Alberta Sporting Clays Association developed and other courses opened. By 1998, a solar powered, fully automatic course of 14 stations was completed. During those years, they worked together with their children and Don’s parents Bessie and Buster to run the many areas of the facilities. In 2010, the Five-stand “Duck Pond” was built to offer more shooting fun and another option to the full course. More additions happened in 2012 when a Wireless I-Pull throwing system was added for all 28 automatic machines. Also in 2012, Josh Day their son, joined the family business and came on as partner to help carry the business into the future. In the winter of 2013, the new facility called the Upland Cookhouse was built by Dreamwood Homes from Didsbury, Alberta. This past spring, the pro shop was expanded and branded as the, “Day
and Company Shotguns and Accessories Store”. The new second course layout for Sporting Clays was designed. It will simply be called the Blue Course and feature 14 stations. The existing course was changed to the Green Course, and is now numbering 10 stations for intermediate targets and allows easy access to other shooters during busy competition days. The Shotgun Academy has been added this year with the arrival of Andrew Harvision, along with his expertise in shotgun shooting instruction, shotgun courses, and gun fitting. Together they are excited about the future of Silver Willow and Day and Co., and the group hopes to build on their 25 years of experience hosting competition and private events by honoring their new vision statement of being, “Canada’s Premier Shotgun Sports Facility”. silverwillow.ca | 403.337.2490 Just 30 minutes from Calgary Winter Hours: Thurs - Sun (Reservation Basis) 9am - 2 Hours Before Sunset
We have a senior management meeting every quarter and are always looking for a venue close to Calgary that allows us to focus on our business without distraction and participate in additional team building. The Silver Willow Sporting Club met both our criteria perfectly. At the facility we were able to both relax and focus. Silver Willow did everything right! Thanks for bringing to the Calgary area this unique and unparalleled facilty.
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I.T.&
Information technology has never been more important in the oil and gas industry, but the key is to align IT with your business goals.
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES
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nergy companies are increasingly becom ing global in their operations. They are also drilling numerous small wells as opposed to a few large ones. All these new sites and geographies must be connected through IT, making it a critical success factor. A lot is at stake. Without the right IT solutions, inefficient communication between disparate assets, and key stakeholders will hinder productivity. IT is the chain that connects field staff, technical staff, management, and all other stakeholders, and if that chain is broken, operational inefficiency inevitably follows. Conversely, smart IT decisions can increase productivity by allowing for collaborative problem solving and decision making, better asset management, and faster reactions to opportunities. Tools, such as advanced transmission technology, “smart” sensors, and analytical software, result in higher recovery rates and reduced costs which provides a significant competitive advantage over energy companies not embracing the new communication technologies available. IT is both the ante to get in the game and the card you can play to win the game. To ensure adequate communication in remote and spread-out locations, you have to have effective IT. But, well-planned IT will also help you get ahead by improving processes to increase profitability. However, it’s not as simple as deciding to invest in IT solutions. You have to make the right investments and then deploy them correctly. Every oil and gas company has different operational
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needs and challenges, so it’s imperative when looking at new IT solutions to be aware of your unique circumstances. The ideal solution for one company may not be the right answer for your company. It’s also important to acknowledge any limitations regarding IT expertise. IT is so fast-changing even IT professionals struggle to keep up. There are companies that provide IT consulting and manage ment specifically for the energy sector, and you may decide you need such assistance to help in your decision-making, planning, and implementation. The key point to remember, as you consider any investment in IT, is IT is the “tail” and your company is the “dog.” Don’t let the tail wag the dog. Although IT is necessary to survive and succeed, it isn’t an end in itself. If an IT investment doesn’t directly support your business goals, then it’s not a good investment. However, with expert guidance and a commitment to using IT to its full advantage, your investment in IT can pay off many times over. Jonathan Nituch knows a lot about technology for the workplace. He is Executive Vice-President for Fortress Technology Planners that offers a range of IT services to SMEs across Canada. A Certified Business Analysis Professional and a Project Management Professional, Jonathan develops and manages large IT projects for clients. He also teaches business analysis and project management at two colleges of applied arts and technology. To learn more about IT Planning, download our complimentary whitepaper
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Traveling three hours west out of Calgary, through Banff and Kootenay National Parks, begins the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. Bookended by Radium Hot Springs to the north and Fairmont Hot Springs to the south are eight courses, each one unique for their golf experience.
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ocated in the mountain village of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia is the Radium Resort. Set in amongst the vast open spaces are their two 18 hole golf courses.
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A Columbia Valley favorite since the late 1950’s, the Resort course has seen Phase 1 of a redevelopment plan. Upgrades included 3 fully redesigned holes, enhancements to 3 others, increased tee decks to 4 per hole, and an extension to the course’s overall length by over 700 yards for a total of 6,071. The Springs course, having hosted the 2013 BC Men’s Amateur Championship, offers truly exceptional golf in a setting with naturally beautiful views. With playing distances from 5,163 to 6,767 yards and views of the Columbia River below, you’ll see why the Springs is a Canadian classic. The towns of Invermere and Windermere are home to the Eagle Ranch and Copper Point Golf Courses respectively. The centerpiece of the master planned resort community of Eagle Ranch, is the Eagle Ranch Resort golf course, which features 18 magical golf holes. The course plays from the forward tees at 5,020 and stretches to 6,646 from the Black back tees. New to Eagle Ranch Resort is the inclusion of their Short Course. It is a par 58 course with fourteen par 3’s at a maximum distance of 150 yards and four par 4’s no longer than 270 yards. It is great for anyone who wants to tighten up and practice their money clubs. Copper Point is another member of the Columbia Valley Golf Trail that offers two golf courses to the appreciative public. The Point is a challenging layout with exquisite views, lush fairways, and undulating
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The Ridge, at Copper Point, is an innovatively designed, Masters-style course, which features full length par 3 and par 4 holes. Its design and playability will certainly appeal to every level of golfer. However, matching par will be a challenge. Stay and Play packages, utilizing the Copper Point Resort’s upscale hotel, are a perfect complement to your Columbia Valley Golf Trail trip. The Windermere Valley golf course consistently wins the award for the first course opening each spring. Though the course is shorter than average in length, it certainly makes up for it in character and setting. It is unpretentious, relaxing, and family friendly golf in a picturesque valley. A fully stocked pro shop and restaurant are available to fulfill your needs. A 15 minute drive south down Hwy 95, you’ll find a Canadian family vacation destination favourite, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. With 2 golf courses, the Mountainside and Riverside, golfers will be tested, and every club in your bag will come into play. Mountainside is a Doug Carrick designed course, which takes advantage of its mountain landscape and is one of the original courses in the valley. The classic tree lined layout was improved upon in 2012 and given a welcome update. With mountains to the left of me, and rivers to the right, the Riverside course is all about the water. Wearing the ‘River runs through it’ moniker with pride, the Riverside course is thoroughly enjoyable and walkable. The Columbia Valley Golf Trail, which is 35 minutes from end to end and encased with natural hot springs mineral pools, is truly a fantastic golf destination. Easily enjoyed as a day trip, you’ll want to take a few days to fully appreciate and unwind in the natural beauty of the valley, soak in its many hot pools, enjoy the hospitality of its many resorts, and play some fun, relaxing golf. Golf Canada’s West is the official golf package provider for the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. Give them a call at 1-877-323-3633 or visit them online at golfcanadaswest.com to Radium Resort - B.C. book your next visit to the Columbia Valley.
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THE
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The Oil & Gas Awards are coming to Calgary to deliver the inaugural Canada Awards in the Fall of 2014. With a new category specifically for the region, the ‘Air & Water Quality Improvement Award,’ added to the program of 25 categories already established. We envisage an incredible first year celebrating the challenges presented in the pursuit of hydrocarbons for the Canada energy market.
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he Oil & Gas Awards are coming to Calgary to deliver the inaugural Canada Awards in the Fall of 2014. With a new category specifically for the region, the ‘Air & Water Quality Improvement Award,’ added to the program of 25 categories already established. We envisage an incredible first year celebrating the challenges presented in the pursuit of hydrocarbons for the Canada energy market. The focus of the Oil & Gas Awards is to promote and celebrate companies and individuals for their superb contributions to the energy industry. Since its establishment in North America in 2012, the Oil & Gas awards have become the pre-eminent awards program delivering black tie events unlike anything ever seen in the ‘little’ big industry. The initiative brings a vehicle of recognition to the energy industry by marketing and supporting best practices, rewarding organizations that operate responsibly, and promoting their achievements through our association and media partnerships. The Oil & Gas Awards offer entrants unparalleled coverage of the positive contributions they have made in the many specializations across the supply chain. Upstream and midstream operators, their suppliers and service providers, market leaders, and young individuals making waves in their chosen skillset are encouraged to submit entries for review by our judges. Organizations delivering products and services to keep the industry acting at the
forefront of innovation and technology, whilst in the pursuit of hydrocarbons, will be rewarded for their commitment and dedication to the cause. With the plethora of companies making incredible contributions to the progression and improvement of the industry, the Oil & Gas Awards help to reward organizations who are leading the way by advancing technology and innovation with research, development, and future shining stars. The Awards reward companies whose contribution to the well being of the community and the environment are always paramount but not often recognized. This is done by bringing together the business leaders in the field to celebrate the positive developments, championing their efforts, and gaining recognition for their work in the most important industry in the world. Top tier executives of upstream and midstream operators, government officials, industry professors, and industry specialists all support the Awards initiative and help us to promote best practice for participating companies. The judging panel is currently made up of over 60 dedicated panelists whose focus is on rewarding the organizations exercising an aptitude for delivering services, keeping their staff safe on the patch, creating community initiatives, or protecting the environment. They do so by analyzing the quality of each entry in each of the categories under the terms of the criteria laid out.
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THE AWARDS CATEGORIES TO ENTER IN CANADA ARE: 1
Air & Water Quality Improvement Award (Canada Only)
2 Award for Drilling Excellence 3 Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility 4 Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship 5 Award for Excellence in Health & Safety 6 Award for Excellence in Well Completion 7 Award for Geophysical Excellence 8 Construction Company of the Year 9 Corporate Consultancy of the Year 10 Engineering Company of the Year 11 Future Industry Leader 12 General Industry Service Award 13 Industry Leader 14 Industry Supplier of the Year 15 Law Firm of the Year 16 Manufacturer of the Year 17 Midstream Company of the Year 18 New Technology Development of the Year 19 Oilfield Services Company of the Year
Since their inception, the Oil & Gas Awards have been proud to represent a number of Keynote speakers for the North American energy industry, including: John Hickenlooper Governor of Colorado Rocky Mountain Region Michael Krancer (Former) Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection Northeast Region David J. Porter Commissioner of The Texas Railroad Commission Gulf Coast Region Barry T. Smitherman Chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission Southwest Region Connie Conway Assemblywoman of the California State Assembly Westcoast Region Michael Teague Secretary of Energy & Environment, Midcontinent Region
20 Operational Consultancy of the Year 21 Recruitment Agency of the Year 22 Risk Management Company of the Year 23 The Oil & Gas Financial Journal Transaction of the Year 24 The TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year 25 Trucking Company of the Year 26 Water Management Company of the Year
What Happens Next for the Canada Oil & Gas Awards in the Fall of 2014? Organizations are invited to submit their nominations and send their entries to the Canada Oil & Gas Awards team at: enter@oilandgasawards.com
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RAISING
CAPITAL “AT THE WOOD�
Raising capital as a startup Energy Company has more struggles than I had ever anticipated. From the Post Hotel cigar/scotch $4,900.00 evenings to the Cattle Baron dinners, where do I start?
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ver the past few years, the market conditions have grown stronger, yet the ability to raise capital has been challenging to say the least. Past colleagues, empty promises, and over the top expensive evenings do not buy capital. In fact, it assures your exit from the market place and your position in our company. I have had to open and close the door on indivi duals who have abused the position even though they were asked to humble themselves. Extensive promises over a bottle of scotch do not sit well with me when the expense far exceeds your pay grade. In Calgary, our market for equity investors is very small unfortunately, so we have had to turn to the vast North American market place. Although within this market, I still find Calgary’s pockets deeper than most as long as the investor can touch his/her investment (view the AMI (area of mutual interest) as to where companies are drilling). Raising capital at the wood is simply that in Calgary. A casual beverage, be it a soda or whatever you desire, can bring capital into the company as long as what your are telling the investor is true and backed with supporting documentation. The Calgary Stampede, for example, can open minds, wallets, and equity investors who have a taste for oil and gas exploration. Back in 2011, I raised over $750,000.00 during the Stampede, so I always welcome that time of year. Since 2009, we are close to $14,000,000.00 in private equity to date and still have no bank or institutional debt whatsoever. Having said that, as a rule of thumb, if you are selling your own securities (shares in your company), you are required to file a comprehensive disclosure document called a prospectus. We have utilized allowable “exemptions” to this standard format. What I mean by that is, under the guidelines of the Securities Commission, one would have to operate in a manner outlined in detail by the commission. Stormhold Energy Ltd, although private, operates as a public entity with audited financial statements, corporate governance, and an independent board of directors as well as a complete advisory board.
We take great pride in this position and follow the government guidelines in its entirety. HOWEVER, THERE ARE SOME EXEMPTIONS TO THIS RULE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU ARE ISSUING SECURITIES: • As a private issue • To employees, directors, officers and consultants • To family, friends, and business associates • Under a minimum amount • To an accredited investor • Under an offering memorandum TO BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE ISSUER: • You have no more than 50 shareholders (excluding employees), and your company has only sold securities to accredited purchasers with net worth over a certain dollar amount QUALIFIED PURCHASERS CAN INCLUDE: • Directors, officers, employees, or control persons of the company • Family members (spouse, parent, child, etc) of directors, executive officers, or control persons • Close personal friends and close business associates of directors, executive officers, or control persons (see discussion below) • Accredited investors With all of that said, raising capital “at the wood” in Calgary can be strategic and effective if, and only if, your intensions are completely transparent. Skiing trips, Post Hotel encounters, and cigar evenings only paint the wrong impression to investors, if one did not have oil and gas experience. Please follow my next article when I touch on “under the table transactions”, which involve multiple onsite services, servicing for cash percentages, following the “last name” of individuals, and over budget AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) inside the Calgary oil and gas industry. By Chadd Radke STORMHOLD ENERGY LTD. PRESIDENT/ CEO/ DIRECTOR
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CI ENERGY GROUP’S 10TH ANNUAL
SHALE OIL & GAS
SYMPOSIUM JANUARY 28 & 29 2014 CALGARY
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ince the first days of shale exploration in Canada, CI Energy Group has consistently brought together leading industry experts to share their experiences, expertise, ideas, and insights. Over the years, the Shale Oil & Gas Symposium has become the premier Canadian event of its kind, and it addresses the key challenges and opportunities facing the shale industry. CI Energy Group’s 10th Annual Shale Oil & Gas Symposium, on January 28-29th, 2014 in Calgary, features an unparalleled mix of practical technical sessions and essential business-focused presentations delivered by the industry’s leading experts and thought leaders. Ensure your organization is positioned to take full advantage of the enormous opportunities
available in the rapidly expanding unconventional development industry. This year’s agenda will equip you to: • Examine the technical and environmental concerns inherent in doing business in foreign countries • Explore exciting new advancements in completion design • Discover effective strategies for reducing costs and increasing production • Learn how to provide accurate reserve estimates in resource reservoirs • Examine innovative strategies for maintaining your social licence • Assess the most effective techniques for frac water recycling, treatment and disposal • Explore how North American experience can be used to advance shale development globally • And much more!
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A FEW KEY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS John Hunter Senior Drilling Engineer Apache Corporation Can you please provide delegates with a bit of background regarding your current role and responsibilities? I’m currently a Senior Drilling Engineer at Apache Canada looking after the Kaybob & Willesden Green areas. In Kaybob, I have three rigs drilling Bluesky laterals, and I have one rig drilling Glauconite wells in Willesden Green. It makes perfect sense everyone is trying to maximize reservoir contact while cutting costs at the same time. Can you briefly explain why these new drilling techniques are effective at accomplishing both tasks? With a lateral well bore, you can achieve hundreds/ thousands of meters of reservoir contact as opposed to drilling a vertical or deviated well where reservoir contact would be limited by its thickness. Horizontal drilling will get you more reservoir and hopefully more reserves. Obviously, there will become a point where if your ROP is down at 2m/ hr and you’re tripping for kit every 50m, then the economics probably aren’t there anymore, and you may need to re-evaluate your strategy. Lateral lengths are very project specific. What are some of the things that people should consider before moving forward? All things being equal, the longer we can stay in the zone, the greater the well will produce. That, of course, is assuming the reservoir will produce equally all the way along the lateral. You have to decide what lateral design will best drain your reservoir and what lateral length will best achieve that too. We have drilled laterals that curve round sections to maximize reservoir section drilled. In a nutshell, what can delegates expect to take away from your session on Extended Reach
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Lateral Drilling Techniques on January 28th? I will talk about the wells I’ve drilled and technology I’ve run, what’s worked and what hasn’t. It’ll be real life experiences from what I’ve done. Basically, I’ll run through any changes I’ve made to improve performance based on what I’ve seen. If the delegates have used different kits successfully (or not), then I’m here to learn too and will be keen to learn from their experience.
Richard Moorman Executive Advisor Acceleration Resources LLC Can you provide delegates with a bit of insight into your current roles and responsibilities? At Acceleration Resources, I evaluate investment opportunities in the form of joint ventures, working interests, royalties, equity, or credit within projects in the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Your presentation on January 29th, 2013 focuses on groundwater contamination, which is one of the most controversial aspects of Shale development. Can you please explain why this has become such a public concern and if the fear is indeed valid? Groundwater contamination is naturally a substantial concern for residents living near oil and gas developments of any sort. In my opinion, the fear is valid. If conducted improperly, oil and gas operations certainly have the potential to negatively impact groundwater. The potential for groundwater contamination is a serious environmental concern and requires a robust effort from regulators and operating companies to ensure contamination does not take place. What are some of the strategies that are currently being used to eliminate the threat of water contamination? Most importantly, operators need to ensure their cement bond is absolutely preventing any flow between the wellbore and groundwater formations
as well as preventing any flow between porous underground formations of any type. The best strategy is to check the cement bond on each and every new drill before even considering fracture stimulating the well. Additionally, it’s important to check the quality of the groundwater before drilling any wells as naturally occurring methane does exist in some groundwater reservoirs. No operator should be so reckless as to drill into such formations without first testing the water for the very good reasons of reducing corporate liability and showing community responsibility. Without giving away too much, can you please provide delegates with a sense of what they should expect to take away from your presentation? My goals are to effectively share several important reasons to protect groundwater and to voice my personal belief in our critical professional responsibilities to minimize potential risks to people, wildlife, and the environment while developing essential energy supplies.
Bruce Edgelow Vice President, Energy ATB Financial, Corporate Financial Services Can you bring delegates up to speed with respect to your current role and responsibilities? As VP Energy for ATB Financial, I have the pleasure of leading a dedicated team of Energy Lenders involved in E&P, Midstream, Pipeline, Utilities, Alternative Energy, and Oil Field Services primarily out of Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary. We have private and public clients dealing with us across the entire spectrum of micro, junior, intermediate, and senior players. Foreign investment appears to be driving a large portion of local shale projects these days. Apart from successfully generating initial interest, attracting reliable foreign investment
seems to be the other major hurdle. What are some best practices for achieving success? We’ll chat about the different investment philosophies coming out of the Canadian, US, and Asia Private Equity markets. They are different for their own reasons. As such, the hurdles may vary based on one’s investment thesis (return or ownership model). However, in almost all cases, the individuals looking to attract outside investment must have a plan that is achievable in the near term and a team that is fully capable to exploit the expensive technology to make it all happen. On the flip side, we’ll explore ideas to help vet those who may seem willing to come in to our market and yet may not have all of the needed attributes to achieve investment success.
Great way to get up-to-date information on Canada’s shale plays Tatsuya Sono, PM, Itochu Corp., Japan
A number of people seem to believe it is near impossible to go full cycle these days without some form of outside investment. What are your thoughts on this? The possibility of going full cycle without outside investment largely depends on whether the company is gas or liquids weighted. Again, we’ll explore why it is different for each commodity and what the market players have been able to achieve in the past 2 – 3 years. Can you please describe what practical information delegates will be able to take away from your presentation on January 29th? We’ll take a look at a few producer’s, JV participants, and private PE firms who have transacted in the past few years, what it took to get the deal done, and how things are going since the transaction(s) closed (a forensic look under the hood so to speak). For more information visit shalegassymposium.com
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ZENERT’S
MARKETING
MINUTE Another year has come and gone, and you may wonder, is my business where I want it to be? What kind of progress have we made over the last year in growing our market? If you’ve wondered how you can improve your approach take a look at these 12 suggestions.
Maintain a regular contact schedule with all contacts and key prospects. This means a minimum monthly contact, but more likely 3-4 times per month is better. If you are not getting complaints from clients or prospects that you are contacting them too much, it means you are not contacting them enough. In addition, if the only monthly contact is your impersonal newsletter, then it only counts for half points. The contact needs to be personal and unique to fully count. Create or update your marketing plan. It does not have to be a 40 page document with charts, graphs, and a full index. In fact, sometimes the simpler the better! Not sure if the legendary one page marketing plan will cut it though? I recommend a simple document outlining your mission as it relates to your clients, which includes a detailed description of your target market. Adding in documentation related to the Four P’s of marketing (Price, Product, Place, and Promotion) is a worthwhile endeavor as is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis. Finally, you should have some marketing strategies outlined. This could also include
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your content calendar (see Marketing Resolution 4). Test your marketing. As the old advertising adage goes, “50% of my advertising budget is wasted, the trouble is I don’t know which half.” You need to test what works and what does not and keep improving on the good stuff. Create a content calendar. Marketing is changing, and the biggest change is from advertising to content. This does not mean you stop advertising, but rather you need to have meaningful content in all your ads, your emails, your website, your press releases, and every other bit of information you release. Moreover, that content must drive your clients and prospects towards the next sale. Add effective online marketing to your marketing strategies. You may already have a website, and you may be using other online tools such as email and social media. Now is the time to make sure you are using those tools effectively. Many things have changed, so if you are not keeping up, you probably are not getting the results you need. Survey your clients. This is one of the most effective marketing concepts available. Clients
actually love to be surveyed, but only if done properly. In addition, it can provide invaluable information to improve your marketing and your overall business. Survey your target market. Do not just talk to your clients. Find a way to survey your complete target market. If you can’t do this yourself, research related surveys or hire a qualified firm to conduct a survey for you. It is easier and less costly than you imagine. Focus on client relationships. In the first marketing resolution, we told you to maintain regular contact with your clients. However, simply contacting them is not enough. You need to be building a relationship with your clients. This applies to every business from retail to B2B organizations. Improve your internal marketing. This marketing resolution could be moved way up in importance. By improving your internal marketing, you get all your people on your marketing team. Inform them not only of the marketing strategies your implementing, but teach them about your
target market and about the reasons why you are implementing various marketing concepts. Analyse your marketing to determine the gaps. Often times there are gaps you do not see without effective analysis that could be either causing a drawn out sales process or stopping sales all together. Surveys (marketing resolutions 6 and 7) can help, but the best way is to step through the complete sales and marketing process with fresh un-biased eyes to determine where there may be a gap that is hindering new sales. Include public relations in your marketing strategies. This is such a powerful marketing strategy that it must be included as a marketing resolution. Find a way to use public relations in your marketing. This greatly enhances trust, which can improve the overall marketing and sales process. As well, it can be the most efficient method of marketing when done properly. Keep it simple. Get back to the basics. I put this one last for all those readers who jump to the end. Pick your most effective long term marketing tactic, keep doing it, and do it more!
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CALGARY WOMEN IN
ENERGY GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Calgary Women in Energy is an independent, non-profit, membership society dedicated to promoting, supporting, and empowering women in the energy sector of Calgary, Alberta.
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ince the forming of the group in January 2003, Calgary Women in Energy (CWIE) has made a commitment to making an impact in our community by dedicating our free time to local agencies and organizations in need. One differentiator from other industry groups who focus primarily on social networking, CWIE members dedicate their personal time to improving and strengthening our community through volunteerism and philanthropy. “I think we have a responsibility to be involved with our community and our neighbours,” says Kristy Hysert, who is the Director of Community Involvement for CWIE. “It requires we look out for one another. Too often, we underestimate the power of a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring. All of which have the potential to turn a life around”. Calgary Women in Energy recognizes it’s not always easy for people to volunteer. As an individual, it can be a daunting task to commit one’s time and resources. By organizing as a group, we help make it accessible and convenient for our members to get involved. This allows members to donate as much or as little time as their schedules permit, which benefits not only the charities but also rewards those volunteers with the feeling of engagement in our community. Simply ask one of
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our many members, and they will tell you it is a very gratifying experience. This year at Christmas, CWIE did our first annual toy drive in support of the Women’s Centre of Calgary (www.womenscentrecalgary.org). As this was our first year, we were unsure on how well the program would be received. Once again, with the generous support of CWIE members, friends, and coworkers, we were able to help provide more than 845 women and 1,655 children with holiday gifts they would not have otherwise received. We felt truly humbled by the tremendous support of not only our membership but our industry as a whole. In 2013, it was with great pride and gratitude that Calgary Women in Energy donated more than $60,000 to worthy charities, such as the Discovery House (www.discoveryhouse.ca), YWCA Sheriff King Home (www.ywcaofcalgary.com/program/ywcasheriff-king-home), The Women’s Centre of Calgary, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (www.runforthecure.com). Understanding there was a huge demand on charities this year, CWIE was honored to help a few worthy charities that resonated with our female membership. However, it’s not only the monetary donations CWIE can put a name to. Some of our most noteworthy contributions come in the form of volunteer hours in the community. One such contributory is the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank (www.calgaryfoodbank.com). The Food Bank is an emergency food distribution hub for all of Southern Alberta. The Calgary Women in Energy participate in organizing a yearly food drive, collecting emergency food for local individuals and families in need, and the agencies and programs that serve them.
Our longest running community commitment, and definitely a member favorite, is CWIE’s volunteer pledge at the Calgary Drop In and Rehabilitation Centre (www.thedi.ca). The DI is a homeless shelter in downtown Calgary that offers food and shelter to some of our cities’ most vulnerable. Serving three hot meals a day to sometimes upwards of 1000 clients, the DI relies heavily on volunteers to assist with the increasing demand. With Calgary Women in Energy’s monthly commitment, we help make it possible for the DI to not only serve a warm nutritious meal but also to assist in running programs, the operation of the facility, and the overall care for their clients. “It is so humbling to serve a hot meal to a stranger. Seeing their gratitude for such a small thing that most of us take for granted is such an eye opening experience. These monthly dates have become so important to me. They keep me grounded and focused on what’s really important in life,” says AnneMarie Rush, who is the CWIE President. For the past three years, CWIE has participated in a quarterly event through Soup Sisters International (www.soupsisters.org). This is a program where members participate in soup-making at a local professional kitchen under the guidance of a chef facilitator. Each event produces approximately 150-
200 servings of nourishing soup that are delivered fresh to a local shelter. There’s no greater sense of camaraderie than being shoulder to shoulder, chopping and prepping ingredients, with 15 other women. Soup Sisters has become one of the choice events for our members to really get to know each other on a personal level, while making an impact on local shelters. Being able to contribute so much time and money to our local community is a direct reflection of the generosity and character of our membership and supporters. We are proud to know we have helped to improve our city in our own way. Involvement in the community has not only become an integral part of our group but also to our members as individuals. Working in an industry with so much abundance, we take pride in being able to pass some of that along to our neighbors and are continuously working on furthering our reach. Above all, Calgary Women in Energy strives to be the voice for professional women in Calgary’s Energy sector through charitable acts of kindness and volunteerism. For more information about CWIE, or for membership inquiries, please visit our website: www.cwie.org. By Kristy Hysert-Director of Community Involvement, Anne-Marie Rush-President, & Carissa de la Vega-Treasurer
The Toy Drive helped more than 2,500 women and children
The Calgary Drop-In Centre serves 3500 meals daily
CWIE held their annual food drive in combination with the City-Wide Food Drive, collecting of 398,940 lbs. of food
Soup Sisters - Supporting the Calgary Women’s Shelter
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Last month we featured Queen Charlotte Lodge, a BC company responding to Alberta Demand with Direct Flights from Calgary to their Lodge. You can leave Calgary at 7:30am and being on the water by 10:30am. Well equipped with a boardroom and facilities to accommodate workshops and meetings, complete with satellite and Wi-Fi communication. www.queencharlottelodge.com
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GONNA EAT YOU FOR
BREAKFAST “New year, new me!” We have all said this to some degree as the clock nears midnight. We make big, bold statements that are sure to succeed (usually after a few too many glasses of bubbles). But, as we settle comfortably into the New Year and back into our old routines, it’s easy to neglect those vows we made to ourselves just a few short weeks ago.
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hen we make plans to drastically change our lives overnight, it starts to feel overwhelming. All those good intentions give way to what we know, what’s safe, and, most of all, what is routine. This is human nature. But, how can you make changes that actually work? Baby steps! Set realistic goals, plan accordingly, and, most importantly, be kind to yourself. The number one way I have seen people be successful with any goal, whatever it may be, is to make it part of their routine. When getting up and running 5km (or insert goal here) every morning becomes as commonplace as having your coffee and brushing your teeth, it becomes easy to transform this ambition into your life. If one of your many goals was to improve your health, energy level, attitude, etc., here’s my advice to you: start by eating breakfast! This is one of the simplest changes you can make to improve your
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overall health. It seems so simple, right? But, you would not believe the number of people dealing with weight issues, exhaustion, and crankiness caused by not “fueling their fire” in the a.m. As a nutritionist and a chef, I cannot stress enough the importance of eating breakfast daily and not just on the weekends. I know it seems like an impossible task some days, especially if you are taking care of yourself, kids, animals, and trying to get everyone ready and out the door. You may not think skipping breakfast is a big deal, but trust me, it is. Breakfast sets you up for success for the rest of the day. Don’t you want to be as prepared to face the world as possible? I know I sure do! You can breathe deep though, because I am here to help you! I want everyone to believe in and enjoy breakfast as much as I do. I have broken it down into a few fun facts, some simple kitchen tips, and some delicious recipes. Follow these tips, slowly start
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incorporating them into your everyday, and before you know it, you’ll have a new routine.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD & NECK SURGERY
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BREAKFAST FOOD: • Whole grains. We should make fiber our friend! Veggies, oats, whole grain toast • Lean protein. Eggs, lean unprocessed meats, Greek yogurt • Low sugar, naturally occurring only please. Bananas, apples, berries • Healthy fats. Chia, hemp and flax seeds, avocado WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAKFAST? • Weight control. Many studies show breakfast eaters maintain a healthier weight than breakfast skippers, and you’ll most likely make healthier choices for the rest of the day if you’re not running on empty. • Improved mood and mental clarity. If you start your day with a happy, satisfied tummy,
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The Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin has very large reserves of conventional oil, tight oil and oilsands bitumen. There is increasing anxiety about exporting this growing oil supply to traditional US and to nontraditional international markets. The economic drivers for Canada are large but moving increasing volumes of Canadian oil to market comes with environmental and social risks. Alumni, staff, students and friends of the University of Calgary are invited to join a knowledgeable and diverse panel of senior experts for a lively discussion on this topic. Our panelists include an economist, a pipeliner, a transhipper, an environmentalist and a politician who will address the economic/commercial/environmental/ social issues.
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it’s pretty easy to understand how this will make you an all around nicer, smarter person! • Improved metabolism. Nobody likes talking about bowel movements, but we all need them! The earlier in the day you feed yourself, the earlier your metabolism kicks in and the more efficiently it works throughout the day. TIPS FOR SIMPLIFYING YOUR KITCHEN LIFE: • Always make a list before you go to the store. This keeps you focused, saves time, and you’ll avoid impulse buys (which are often unhealthy choices). • Buy in bulk. When dry goods or freezer items are on sale, stock up! This will make your weekly trips quicker and easier, and you will end up saving lots of time and money. • Schedule yourself cooking time. Cook a big batch of soup, stew, lasagna, or whatever you enjoy. Portion and freeze to save time during the week! • Get the family involved. Get a white board where everyone can write down meal ideas and grocery items. Plan meals everyone can help prep and get excited about. • Keep it simple. Don’t stress about being the next Rachel Ray or Jamie Oliver. Experiment, try some new recipes, but don’t over complicate things. Often the most delicious (and healthiest) foods are the simplest. • Smile, laugh, enjoy! Cooking should be pleasure not pain. If you burn it or overcook it the first time, laugh it off, and try it again!
BREAKFAST SANDWICH (1 SERVING) 2 slices Whole grain bread (toasted) 1 large Egg (preferably organic) 1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar (or any light vinegar) 1/4 Tomato sliced 1/4 Avocado sliced 1 oz. Aged white cheddar cheese Directions: Bring water and 1 tsp. vinegar to a light boil in a shallow pan. Make sure there is enough water to cover egg. While water is coming to a boil, make your toast. Place tomato, avocado, and cheese on top of toast. Poach eggs; crack into water and cook about 5 minutes - just until the white is set and the yolk has filmed over. Remove with slotted spoon, use paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Place on top of toast. Season with salt and pepper to taste. FRUIT AND YOGURT (1 SERVING) 1 cup Fresh berries 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (I use 2%) 1 oz. Pecans, chopped 1 tsp. Honey 1/8 tsp. Ground Cinnamon Directions: Wash and prepare fresh berries. Top with Greek yogurt and drizzle of honey, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES (4 SERVINGS) 1 cup Rolled oats (chopped in a food processor) 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk 1% (well shaken) 1 cup Whole wheat (or gluten free flour) 1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder 3/4 tsp. Baking soda 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 large Egg (lightly beaten) 1 tsp. Pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp. Honey Accompaniment: Fresh berries, Greek yogurt, Chopped pecans, Maple syrup Directions: Soak oats in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir egg, vanilla, yogurt and honey into oat mixture and mix with dry ingredients until just combined. Heat a griddle over medium heat until hot and lightly brush with oil. Working in batches, pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto griddle and cook until bubbles appear on surface and undersides are golden-brown, about 1 minute. Flip with a spatula and cook other side, about 1 minute more. (Lightly oil or butter griddle between batches.) Serve hot with your favorite toppings!
OATMEAL COOKIE SMOOTHIE (2 SERVINGS) 1 medium Banana 1/4 cup Pitted dates 10 Almonds (soaked overnight and rinsed) 1/4 cup Rolled oats 4 Tbsp. Hemp seeds (or chia seeds) 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract 2 cups Milk (almond, cow, rice etc.) 2 scoops Vanilla protein powder (optional) Directions: 

Blend all ingredients until smooth, thin with more milk if needed, or add some ice cubes if you prefer a thicker shake.
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planning FOR DAUGHTERS OF WORKING WOMEN By Tannis Sigfusson
As a mother of two girls and a business owner, Tannis understands all too well the busy and full lives women lead to be good parents and do well in a career that is important to them and vital to the prosperous outcome of the family.
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nticipation is high and so many dreams in sight when awaiting a new baby. Tannis and her husband were thrilled to be expecting another child following the birth of their first daughter six years prior. On a beautiful, sunny day in August 2001, their second daughter was born, but not how they planned and certainly not the outcome they had dreamed about so many times. Their daughter was born with a disorder; a very rare chromosomal deletion. It would set the path for a very challenging and heartbreaking journey, yet one that would bring numerous moments of awe, gratefulness, and a raw realization of what really matters. Tannis created You Glo Girl after years of inspiration from both of her daughters and the medical struggles they have endured and the unconditional support of her husband. She incorporated her 20 years of cosmetology experience, and working with children and families in the Calgary and surrounding communities, to build a business that would make a difference in the lives of those working women (and dads) and touch the lives of young girls, tweens, and teens. Her vision was to create a unique party atmosphere while allowing parents to step back and just enjoy the show. With many party packages available or the option to customize your own, Tannis is open and flexible to work with you and make it a wonderful experience for your daughter and those closest to her. But, it doesn’t stop there. You Glo Girl has nifty options for the boys who may be attending, as well. Whether it is a birthday, a special occasion, a Mother and Daughter Spa Day or just because, Tannis and her friendly and professional staff will ensure it is the best party ever. PARTIES AVAILABLE:
For more info contact Tannis @ 403 708 9029 yggparties@gmail.com youglogirlparties.com
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