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Finding Our Competitive Edge

October 7, 2015

The GPPA General Meeting has been moved to the 15th of October, due to the Jeff Toews Annual Memorial Hockey Tournament the following week. Meeting is at Paradise Inn (Rotary Room) Doors Open at 6:00 pm This General Meeting will include a presentation by CAPP (Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers). This presentation by CAPP (approximately 45 minutes long) will provide an update on the impacts of the recent downturn on the Canadian and local economy. Additionally, it will address policies in Alberta, either implemented or proposed, which may impact the oil and natural gas industry. All members and guests are ...

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Lets Talk Royalty's

September 9, 2015

On September 16th the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association is inviting members and industry  an opportunity to Engage with  the  Royalty Review committee members ( Leona Hanson, Dave Mowat, chairman  and resource staff).  The event is scheduled for 7:30am,  At the Pomeroy Hotel and Convention center.   The panel members will begin with a presentation  then solicit feedback, This is an opportunity for industry to get involved so please plan on attending and inviting other in Industry to get involved as well.   Any questions you can contact me directly.   Rob Petrone President. GPPA 780-897-0170

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Alberta's Royalty Review Is Now Underway

August 31, 2015

August 28, 2015 Media inquiries The royalty review advisory panel will begin its work connecting with Albertans as it reviews the province’s non-renewable resource royalty framework. Energy economist Peter Tertzakian, former Alberta deputy minister of finance Annette Trimbee, and Mayor of Beaverlodge Leona Hanson will work alongside panel chair Dave Mowat. The group will engage with Albertans, energy-related industries and key stakeholders through a combination of meetings, public sessions and interactive, web-based discussions throughout the fall. “Albertans deserve a royalty system they can trust. We have to get this review right, and doing it right means having an open, frank ...

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