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The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for Alberta Department of Energy (DOE) web site visitors. In general, DOE aims to provide links to web sites that primarily serve educational, research or public information needs. Please note: DOE is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party Web sites or electronic services reached by virtue of links from its portal.
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There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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The Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents (AASLA) is an association of people involved in all aspects of surface land acquisition in various industries. |
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The ABP is a product of far-sighted industry cooperation. It was established in 1969 at the request of five widely diverse farm groups (the Alberta Cattle Breeders Association, Alberta Dairymen’s Association, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Farmers Union of Alberta and the Western Stock Growers’ Association. |
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The Alberta Chamber of Resources continues to expand the collaborative efforts within Alberta’s resource industries. ACR’s hallmark is to offer solutions and seek balance to ensure the orderly development of Canadian resources. This is the theme for the Chamber’s future—to stand up and represent the voice of our members in a powerful and credible way. |
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As an independent system operator, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) leads the safe, reliable and economic operation and planning of Alberta’s interconnected power system. The AESO also facilitates Alberta’s hourly wholesale electricity market, which has more than 200 participants and between $3 and $5 billion in annual energy transactions, and is accountable for the overall coordination of provincial load settlement. |
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AERI works with industry and other government ministries to promote innovation and technology that will enable Alberta's energy sector to evolve. AERI provides strategic direction to position Alberta for the future in energy development, and invests in research and technology to enhance the sustainable development of the province's abundant energy resources. |
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In September 1999, the four Heartland municipal partners, Strathcona County, City of Fort Saskatchewan, Sturgeon County and Lamont County, in consultation with consultants, undertook the challenge to ensure future growth in the region occurred in a coordinated and responsible manner. Input is actively being solicited from residents, industry and business into the development of Complementary Area Structure Plans (CASP). |
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The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association aims to provide leadership in advocating local government interests to the provincial government and other organizations, and will provide services that address the needs of its membership. |
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AltaLIS has the responsibility of making Alberta's base mapping infrastructure more available, accessible, accurate and affordable. Since April 1998 the AltaLIS team has been performing the continued updating, re-engineering, storage, distribution, value-added redistribution and general management of four primary provincial mapping data sets - Urban Cadastral, Rural Cadastral, Topographic and Small Scale. |
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The American Gas Association advocates the interests of its energy utility members and their customers, and provides information and services promoting demand and supply growth and operational excellence in the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas. |
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Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) |
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APEGGA is a self-governing association responsible to the people of Alberta for the licensing of professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists, the maintaining of professional standards and upholding the Code of Ethics. |
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In the restructured electricity industry in Alberta, the Balancing Pool plays a prominent role in managing the Power Purchase Arrangements of several major power plants. The Balancing Pool was established in 1999 by the Government of Alberta to help manage the certain assets, revenues and expenses arising from the transition to competition in Alberta's electric industry. In 2003, the Balancing Pool had revenues of some $600 million and managed over $2 billion in assets. |
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The British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines supports and promotes the mineral exploration community and related services by disseminating information to the public and governments, thereby assisting in the creation of wealth and jobs through sustainable mineral development. |
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The Calgary Mineral Exploration Group Society is a non-profit association incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. The mandate of the Calgary MEG is to foster a recognition of the importance of mineral exploration and the development of mineral resources to the province of Alberta. |
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CAGC works pro-actively to develop and maintain a business environment in which the geophysical and support industries can earn a fair rate of return on invested capital and provide new employment opportunities for Canadians. |
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Canadian Association of Oil well Drilling Contractors (CAODC) |
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The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors is an active trade association representing drilling and service rig contractors throughout Canada. As of July 2004, the Association membership includes 42 drilling contractors, 61 service rig contractors and 111 associate members. |
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Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA) |
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The Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration "CAPLA" was incorporated in November of 1993. CAPLA serves individuals and organizations involved in petroleum land administration. The majority of our membership is comprised of Mineral and Surface Administrators, Contract Analysts, Supervisors, Landmen, Land Managers and Land Assistants. |
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The Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen or CAPL is a professional organization for people involved in all aspects of petroleum land management. The CAPL membership includes individuals responsible for the acquisition, administration and disposition of mineral and/or surface rights for petroleum exploration and production companies, as well as related service and financial companies in the energy industry. |
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CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with our members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. |
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Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA) |
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A primary goal of CAPPA is to provide its members with information relevant to new regulations and developments on a regular and timely basis through meetings, seminars, regulatory agencies and other industry associations, and to provide input and feedback on issues and developments that impact production accountants. |
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North Americans engaged in critical inquiry and enlightened discussion on energy and energy-related issues affecting their quality of life. |
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CCPA represents over 65 member-companies and Responsible Care Partners with more than 200 basic chemical and resin manufacturing sites across Canada, accounting for more than 90 per cent of basic chemical and resin manufacturing operations in Canada. Together, these companies generate revenues of more than $20 billion annually. |
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The Canadian Clean Power Coalition is an association of responsible, leading Canadian coal and coal-fired electricity producers. Our aim is to secure a future for coal-fired electricity generation, within the context of Canada's multi-fuelled electricity industry, by proactively addressing environmental issues with governments and our stakeholders. |
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The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) represents Canada's transmission pipeline companies. Our members are world leaders in providing safe reliable long-distance energy transportation. Transmission pipelines transport nearly all of Canada's daily crude oil and natural gas production from producing regions to markets throughout Canada and the United States. |
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The Canadian Geoscience Council provides an open forum for communications, discussion and debate to ensure the effectiveness and influence of the geosciences in addressing the needs of the people of Canada, especially with regard to the quality of life, economic prosperity, and the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment. |
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The Canadian Heavy Oil Association provides technical, educational and social forums for those employed in, or associated with, the heavy oil and oil sands industries. |
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) |
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The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. With over 12,000 national members, CIM strives to be the association of choice for professionals in the minerals industries. |
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Canadian Oilfield Service and Supply Directory is a specialized directory containing categories unique to the oil and gas industry. |
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CPIA is an industry organization designed to deliver core services and value to members of the Canadian plastics community. |
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The Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas (CSUG) will support the exploration and development of Canadian unconventional gas resources and will focus its energies and resources on all forms of unconventional gas including: Coalbed Methane, Tight Gas Sands, Shale Gas, and Gas Hydrates. |
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The primary goal of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists is to promote and further the study of petroleum geology and its related sciences. There are approximately 3300 members residing in Canada and in 30 other countries. Headquarters of the Society are located in Calgary, Alberta. |
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The Central Alberta Economic Partnership Ltd. (CAEP) is a regional economic development alliance of 42 Central Alberta communities. The partnership was organized in 1998 and is in its seventh year of business. CAEP is noted as being the first regional alliance in Alberta and serves as a model for collaborative community economic development. |
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One of the mandates of the Centre for Energy is to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives in science, social studies, and technology curricula. |
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The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) is a non-profit consensus-based association of senior representatives from government, industry and non-government organizations (including health and environmental groups) who are committed to develop and apply a comprehensive air quality management system for Alberta. |
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The Coal Association of Canada, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal. Its members include major coal producers and coal-using utilities, the railroads and ports that ship coal, and industry suppliers of goods and services. |
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The Cumulative Environmental Management Association (CEMA) is a multi-stakeholder initiative in northeastern Alberta (Canada) working to manage the cumulative environmental impacts of industrial development in the region. |
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The Farmers' Advocate and assistants are available for public information meetings on subjects such as surface rights, seismic activity, mineral leasing, trespass and other topics that may be of concern to the agricultural community. |
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The Freehold Owners Association was organized in October of 1999, in an attempt to level the playing field between freeholders and the oil and gas companies that lease their oil and gas interests. FHOA is a federally-incorporated, not-for-profit corporation currently registered to operate in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. |
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IASA represents and advocates for the interests of manufacturers and processors in Southern Alberta in order to maintain a positive climate for investment, economic diversity and wealth generation for Albertans. |
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The 26 Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) seek to create the conditions in which the energy sectors of their economies can make the fullest possible contribution to sustainable economic development and the well-being of their people and of the environment. IEA countries recognise the significance of increasing global interdependence in energy. They therefore seek to promote the effective operation of international energy markets and encourage dialogue with all participants. |
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Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the International Right of Way Association has united the efforts of its members toward individual development, improved service to employers and the public, and advancement in the body of knowledge related to the professional tasks of its members. |
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LICA was formed to provide residents with a timely response to concerns identified in the Lakeland area and to ensure the growing development is conducted in a responsible manner. |
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The MSA was established under the Electric Utilities Act with a mandate of surveillance and investigation to ensure a fair, efficient, and openly competitive market. The MSA has authority to investigate and recommend sanction of market participants for inappropriate market behaviour. |
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The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization of the Canadian mining industry. It comprises companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semifabrication. Member companies account for the majority of Canada's output of metals and major industrial materials. |
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The Oil Sands Developers Group |
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Joint Ventures have been a part of the oil and gas industry in western Canada since the first wells were drilled. PJVA represents and supports individuals and organizations involved in petroleum joint ventures. |
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The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is the national trade association representing the service, supply and manufacturing sectors within the upstream petroleum industry. PSAC represents a diverse range of over 250 member companies, employing more than 37,000 people and contracting almost exclusively to oil and gas exploration and production companies. PSAC member companies represent over 80 per cent of the business volume generated in the petroleum services industry. |
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PTAC is a not-for-profit association that facilitates collaborative research and technology development to improve the financial, environmental and safety performance of the Canadian upstream conventional oil and gas industry. |
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The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. The PDAC will encourage the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally. |
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SEPAC was formed in 1986 to represent the unique interests of emerging oil companies to the public, governments and other sectors of the oil and gas industry. |
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The Surface Rights Board (SRB)is a quasi-judicial board authorized under the Surface Rights Act to determine compensation related to energy activities. |
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The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) |
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URISA began in the U.S. in 1963. It is a non-profit organization focused on Information Technology education and issues. There are over 4,000 members internationally with sister organizations in Asia, Australia and Europe. There are 26 Regional Chapters, primary in U.S. and Canada. |
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There are numerous organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer information for educational and research purposes on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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A list of aboriginal websites for Canada and the U.S. |
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Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (EII) provides a variety of information, programs and services that can benefit employers, workers and individuals with an interest in minerals exploration, production and manufacturing. The EII website provides information on training opportunities, worksite health and safety, workforce development and more. |
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AERI works with industry and other government ministries to promote innovation and technology that will enable Alberta's energy sector to evolve. AERI provides strategic direction to position Alberta for the future in energy development, and invests in research and technology to enhance the sustainable development of the province's abundant energy resources. |
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The mission of the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) is to provide geoscience information and expertise needed by government, industry and the public for earth-resources stewardship and sustainable development in Alberta. AGS activities are separated into two programs: energy and minerals. |
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Alberta Oil Sands Information Services (AOSIS) acquires, organizes and supplies public information on Canadian and international developments in heavy oil, enhanced oil recovery and oil sands research. |
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ARC will perform applied research and development for you on a contract basis. Or co-venture with you to develop new technologies, earning a return on investment from the commercialization of products and processes. We provide access to world-class resources at facilities in western Canada, and a team drawn from six hundred experienced scientists, researchers and business experts will focus on meeting your business needs. |
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ASRL fosters research in the areas of the chemistry and technology of sulfur and its compounds with particular emphasis on recovery of sour natural gas, Claus plant operations, handling and transportation of elemental sulfur, and environmental aspects of the gas and sulfur industries. ASRL serves as a contact point between industry and academia (at The University of Calgary) and strives to provide an expert level of technological support for both producers and users of this essential resource. |
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"Securing Tomorrow's Prosperity" [STP] is an economic strategy to achieve an economy capable of constantly innovating and creating higher value jobs, goods and services that will sustain our prosperity and quality of life and benefit all Albertans. |
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This online resource is designed to be a educational tool for learning more about Alberta's rich petroleum heritage. It features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, and audio. |
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The American Gas Association advocates the interests of its energy utility members and their customers, and provides information and services promoting demand and supply growth and operational excellence in the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas. |
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The British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines supports and promotes the mineral exploration community and related services by disseminating information to the public and governments, thereby assisting in the creation of wealth and jobs through sustainable mineral development. |
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The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) is an independent, non-profit research institute committed to excellence in the analysis of energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the producing, transportation, and consuming sectors. CERI was founded in 1975. Members of the Institute today comprise Canadian government departments at both Federal and Provincial levels, the University of Calgary, and about 100 energy-related companies that belong to the Private Sector Sponsors of CERI. |
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CFIB works on behalf of more than 100,000 independent business owners in every sector and region in Canada. Taking our direction from CFIB Members, through regular surveys, we lobby for small- and medium-sized businesses at the federal, provincial and local levels of government. |
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The Canadian Geoscience Council provides an open forum for communications, discussion and debate to ensure the effectiveness and influence of the geosciences in addressing the needs of the people of Canada, especially with regard to the quality of life, economic prosperity, and the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment. |
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) |
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The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. With over 12,000 national members, CIM strives to be the association of choice for professionals in the minerals industries. |
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Canadian Oilfield Service and Supply Directory is a specialized directory containing categories unique to the oil and gas industry. |
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Canadian Residential Energy End-Use Data and Analysis Centre |
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced in February 1995 the National Energy Use Database (NEUD) initiative as part of its Efficiency and Alternative Energy (EAE) Program. Under the umbrella of the Green Plan, the objective of the EAE Program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving energy efficiency and promoting the use of alternative sources of energy in all energy consuming sectors. |
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The primary goal of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists is to promote and further the study of petroleum geology and its related sciences. There are approximately 3300 members residing in Canada and in 30 other countries. Headquarters of the Society are located in Calgary, Alberta. |
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The CANMET Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories (MMSL) are federal government research laboratories within the CANMET Mineral Technology Branch of Natural Resources Canada. CANMET-MMSL provides quality research and sound scientific advice to the mining and minerals industries, and to provincial/territorial and federal government departments involved in promoting or regulating these industries. |
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One of the mandates of the Centre for Energy is to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives in science, social studies, and technology curricula. |
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The Centre for Energy partners with the following organizations to develop and deliver educational material to teachers, students and others interested in learning about Canada's energy resources. |
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If you are already working in the energy industry, this area allows you to find professional development opportunities by sector, location, subject of interest or date. Resources will include conferences, workshops, seminars, accreditation and on-the-job training opportunities. |
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Welcome to the Energy Zone! Discover cool games and activities - just for kids. There are all sorts of things to learn about what keeps our country humming, and you can have fun doing it. Download printable activities or do them on-line. |
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The Centre for Energy collaborates with professional curriculum developers to provide first-class materials to assist teachers in achieving their learning objectives. |
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The Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA) is a non-profit consensus-based association of senior representatives from government, industry and non-government organizations (including health and environmental groups) who are committed to develop and apply a comprehensive air quality management system for Alberta. |
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In this section, you can learn a good deal About Coal. Or if you want some information and are in a hurry, you could check out some Quick Facts on Coal. |
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The Consumers' Association of Canada (CAC), founded in 1947, is an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-based, charitable organization. Our mandate is to inform and educate consumers on marketplace issues, to advocate for consumers with government and industry, and work with government and industry to solve marketplace problems. |
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Utilities Consumer Avocate formerly Customer Choice |
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This website offers the public useful consumer information on natural gas and electricity. |
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Marine Environmental Geoscience Subdivision that studies geologic processes and sediment properties along the coast, in the nearshore, and on the continental margin to determine environmental processes and impacts of development. |
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This is a kids interactive centre provided by the U.S. Energy Department. It is important to recognise that all facts and figures provided through this page are not those of the Alberta Department of Energy. |
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The Energy Council of Canada is the Canadian Member Committee of the World Energy Council. With over 100 members from Canada's energy sector, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of our national energy policy. The Council seeks to forge a better understanding of energy issues among the public and private sectors and the country at large, through discussion and exchange of information on all forms and aspects of energy. |
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The EUB Kidzone website is designed for children aged 9-12 and the site content supplements the Alberta Science curricula for grades 4 and 5. |
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The GSC is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation. |
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Global Energy Marketplace (under reconstruction) |
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Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)'s goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting highly active, on-line, renewable energy discussion groups. |
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Grande Prairie Regional College is a publicly supported, post-secondary institution. The College operates under the Colleges Act and Ministry of Learning, Province Of Alberta. Grande Prairie Regional College was established in 1966 and now offers a wide variety of exciting career programs, university studies, options for degree completion and an Applied Degree in Forest Resource Management. |
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Inside Education provides fantastic learning tools, professional development opportunities, interactive field trips and presentations, and more! |
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The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission is a multi-state US government agency that promotes the conservation and efficient recovery of domestic oil and natural gas resources while protecting health, safety and the environment. |
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Opened in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre (AVC) in Fort McMurray; the official opening ceremonies were held on January 26, 1966.Opened under the name "Keyano" in 1975; Keyano is a Cree word that roughly translated means "sharing"; the original slogan for the College was adapted from that to be "Yours, Mine and Ours". |
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The National Energy Board is an independent federal agency that regulates several aspects of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to promote safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. |
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NAIT confers certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees. The Institute offers over 190 programs including 32 apprenticeship offerings. Over 1,200 continuing education courses are also available. |
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This site is a user-friendly tool for educational learning on energy topics. It is designed especially for kids and includes games/quizzes to test them on energy issues. |
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The Oil Sands Discovery Centre, located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, presents the history, science and technology of the oil sands industry through exhibits demonstrations and theatre presentations. |
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Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada - Mining Matters |
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PDAC Mining Matters helps to educate students about Canada’s geology and mineral resource endowment and promotes awareness of the importance of rocks, metals, minerals and mining through the dissemination of information and the development and distribution of educational programs and material. |
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The Provincial Museum of Alberta is committed to building and preserving collections documenting the diversity of Alberta's natural history. We have eight different natural history collections. To date our collections number about 500,000 specimens. |
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The mission of the SEEDS Foundation is "to support Canadian educators in promoting student literacy and active personal and societal responsibility for energy, sustainability and the environment. |
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Looking for Government of Alberta services and information? You don't have to know which ministry provides it; just choose your topic and let Service Alberta guide you there! |
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SAIT is known world-wide for its quality technical education and hands-on training. We also have over 2,300 continuing education courses. With more than 70 applied degree, diploma and certificate programs, SAIT provides education and first class training for more than 65,000 learners beginning and enhancing their careers each year. |
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From publications to electronic data, census to survey information, www.statcan.ca is the official Government of Canada source for Canadian social and economic statistics and products. |
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The University of Alberta’s Department of Renewable Resources is focused on understanding and managing landscapes and the associated resources. We have strong connections with land and natural resource managers, and are active partners in numerous research networks and organizations. The department offers BSc programs in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Forestry, and Forest Business Management. Check out our website for information on our research and graduate program. |
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Rural Economy faculty and students pursue excellence in socio-economic research and teaching. A unique group of applied economists and sociologists in the University of Alberta’s Department of Rural Economy work on agriculture, forestry and issues of the environment. Faculty and students are involved in cutting-edge research on the socio-economic aspects of managing natural resources. The research is interdisciplinary and involves collaborative efforts among natural and social scientists. |
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The Miistakis Institute for the Rockies was founded in 1995 to build bridges between people, their perceptions and their information about this landscape. Miistakis is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the U of C that undertakes and supports pure and applied research respecting the ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding regions. |
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This page is part of the International Energy Agency website and lits useful information on clean coal technologies. |
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This website provides information on the latest news regarding Climate Change. |
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Each year thousands of students come together at the University of Alberta. In classrooms, labs, studios, and lecture halls, these students study, discuss, create, investigate and debate in courses offered through the U of A's 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate degree programs. |
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The University of Calgary is dedicated to four principles: meeting the needs of learners; participating in research, discovery and creativity; engaging in multidisciplinary inquiry; and benefiting the community. Ranked eighth in Canada's top research universities, the University is able to attract professors who are internationally recognized as leaders in their fields. This gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of new discoveries. |
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The World Coal Institute (WCI) is a non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producers and coal consumers - the only international body working on a worldwide basis on behalf of the coal industry. Within the website pages you will find information on coal - how it is mined, how it is transported, how coal is used. |
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The World Coal Institute (WCI) is a non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producers and coal consumers - the only international body working on a worldwide basis on behalf of the coal industry. Within the website pages you will find information on clean coal technology. |
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World Resources Institute is an independent nonprofit organization with a staff of more than 100 scientists, economists, policy experts, business analysts, statistical analysts, mapmakers, and communicators working to protect the Earth and improve people's lives. |
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There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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AEDA works in partnership with the provincial government to provide recommendations and long-term strategic advice on key economic issues. Members of AEDA include business, academic and municipal leaders from across the province. Its work helps to increase the province’s ability to create new opportunities at home and abroad. |
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The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) is an independent, quasi-judicial agency of the Government of Alberta. Its mission is to ensure that the discovery, development, and delivery of Alberta's energy resources and utilities services takes place in a manner that is fair, responsible, and in the public interest. |
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Alberta Environment manages the use of Alberta's diverse landscapes to sustain a healthy environment, a prosperous economy and strong communities. We are committed to protecting the province's air, land, and water. We also strive to be a leader in addressing climate change and waste management. Central to our mandate is the protection of the environment and the protection and management of water resources. |
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The mission of the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) is to provide geoscience information and expertise needed by government, industry and the public for earth-resources stewardship and sustainable development in Alberta. AGS activities are separated into two programs: energy and minerals. |
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The Alberta Government Library (AGL) provides a full range of library services to several Alberta government ministries as part of shared services provided by the Alberta Corporate Service Centre (ACSC). Formed from the consolidation of 12 ministry libraries into eight site libraries, AGL provides its primary clients with access to the shared resources of all site libraries. |
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Alberta Advanced Education and Technology provides leadership and makes strategic investments to enhance Alberta’s position in the knowledge economy, contributing to the sustainable development of the provincial economy and making the province increasingly competitive in global markets. |
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Alberta's rich soil and picturesque recreation areas are two of the province's most valuable resources. To ensure that these resources continue to be owned and enjoyed by Albertans and other Canadians, the Agricultural and Recreational Land Ownership Act and Regulations were passed. |
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The Oil Sands Multistakeholder Committee collected information through consulations to develop recommendations for a vision for oil sands development and principles to assist in guiding future policy directions. Alberta Oil Sands Sustainable Development Secretariat |
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The Alberta Queen’s Printer publishes, distributes and sells Alberta’s Acts, Regulations and various legislation-related materials. Through the e-commerce site more than 2,200 products are offered in a variety of formats. Alberta’s laws are available online free of charge. |
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The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association aims to provide leadership in advocating local government interests to the provincial government and other organizations, and will provide services that address the needs of its membership. |
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The benchmark bond yields (long term bond rate) is published by the Bank of Canada each Wednesday and can be accessed through the Bank of Canada's website on the Internet |
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The benchmark bond yields (long term bond rate) is published by the Bank of Canada each Wednesday and can be accessed through the Bank of Canada's website on the Internet. This section allows you to look up dataBANK statistics. |
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The benchmark bond yields (long term bond rate) is published by the Bank of Canada each Wednesday and can be accessed through the Bank of Canada's website on the Internet. This section contains weekly financial statistics. |
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The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency's role is to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of sustainable development. |
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The CANMET Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories (MMSL) are federal government research laboratories within the CANMET Mineral Technology Branch of Natural Resources Canada. CANMET-MMSL provides quality research and sound scientific advice to the mining and minerals industries, and to provincial/territorial and federal government departments involved in promoting or regulating these industries. |
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This website provides information on the City of Medicine Hat. |
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This website provides information on the City of Red Deer, Alberta. |
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Welcome to Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane TM helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making. |
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The Farmers' Advocate and assistants are available for public information meetings on subjects such as surface rights, seismic activity, mineral leasing, trespass and other topics that may be of concern to the agricultural community. |
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The GSC is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation. |
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The Government of Alberta's homepage is a starting point for information on goverment initiatives across Alberta. |
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This link takes you to the province of British Columbia's Ministry of Energy and Mines website. |
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This link takes you to the homepage for the Government of Canada's website. |
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This link takes you to the province of Saskatchewan's Industry and Resources website. |
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Monitors and collects data on mining and mineral exploration in Northern Canada. Promotes mining investment and provides information and technical advice to a wide variety of clients, including the mining industry, other government departments, First Nations, schools and the general public. |
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The Mineral Resources Directorate located in the City of Gatineau (sector Hull), Quebec develops policies and legislation to promote the Sustainable Development of mineral resources in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |
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In general, INAC has primary responsibility for meeting the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners. Increasingly, INAC’s role has become one of facilitating change and bringing together the partners and interests needed to implement Gathering Strength — Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan. |
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The Minerals and Metals Sector (MMS) of Natural Resources Canada is the federal government's primary source of scientific and technological knowledge, and policy advice, on Canada's mineral and metal resources and on explosives regulation and technology. |
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The National Energy Board is an independent federal agency that regulates several aspects of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to promote safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. |
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment. This sector - forests, energy, minerals and metals, and landmass, as well as related industries - is one of the most productive, high-tech sectors in the global economy. |
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The NRCB provides an impartial forum for the review of natural resource development projects and regulates confined feeding operations in Alberta. The NRCB assumed responsibility for the regulation of various livestock developments in Alberta on January 1, 2002. The NRCB’s mandate is to determine whether these projects/developments are in the public interest, which means balancing the social, environmental and economic interests of Albertans. |
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The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) is a regional development council with a focus on advancing the development of the northern economy. The mission of the NADC is to identify and implement measures that will advance northern development, as well as advise government on opportunities and issues. The NADC is involved with projects and initiatives in transportation, value-added agriculture, tourism, educational initiatives and inter-jurisdictional projects. |
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The Board is a unique rural municipal area covering approximately 2.1 million hectares in southeastern Alberta. The Board is responsible for the administration of the area as it relates to providing all municipal services as well as the leasing of public lands within the area. The Board is responsible for all local roads, comprising some 5,000 miles within the area. All revenue and expenditures are controlled by the Board through the Special Areas trust account. |
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The Surface Rights Board (SRB)is a quasi-judicial board authorized under the Surface Rights Act to determine compensation related to energy activities. |
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Significant challenges tackled by Sustainable Resource Development in 2003-04 included drought, the Lost Creek fire, mountain pine beetles, West Nile virus and recreational access. The ministry’s annual report outlines actions it took to ensure that provincial public lands, forests, fish and wildlife resources continue to be managed sustainably. |
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The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; promote technological discoveries; and to ensure a clean environment. |
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. |
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The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. View the Agency's complete strategic plan, annual report, and policy resources. |
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects. |
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The UCA was created to help Albertans in three ways - by representing them in regulatory hearings; by monitoring their complaints and concerns regarding their electricity and natural gas service; and by informing them about the recent changes in Alberta's utilities market. The Advocate's office will act as a catalyst - soliciting, listening to and analyzing consumer concerns and providing advice. |
