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oil and gas
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Time for Quebec politicians to rethink pipeline?
There’s an elephant in the room of the politicians involved in the Paris Accord. But first, here in Canada… In this report, I will go with the position that the pipeline is half full, as opposed to half empty –…
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EnTrans expands presence in Canada
OAKVILLE, Ont. – U.S. tank trailer maker EnTrans International has signed a new distributor, Transcourt Inc. of Oakville, Ont., for its Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer brands, expanding its presence in Canada, the company said Tuesday. Transcourt has been…
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Apathy persists as federal election nears
I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I’m told and have been told since grade school that there are a myriad of ways to cure hiccups. One way is to breathe into a paper bag – the color…
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Trump’s see-saw China policies rattle oil markets
Admonish the thought (out, damned spot!) that there is no political element in the day-to-day changes in the value of crude oil or its refined derivatives. To compensate, add the thought that I am convinced U.S. President Donald Trump and…
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The news story that just won’t go away…
There’s this one particular news story that just won’t go away, and it has a surprise ending — or is it just the beginning? I think, in the media world (a world within itself), this is called a teaser. An opening…
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Oil politics: It’s like arguing with the mirror
Water runs downhill and so does crude oil. Well, at least oil is running south of the border. This, despite the efforts of the foreign-funded E-Wacks, and our very own energy denier, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, ironically the owner of…
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Regina truck convoy to protest carbon tax
REGINA, Sask. – A truck convoy and rally is set to take place tomorrow in Regina, Sask. The Regina Rally Against the Carbon Tax aims to raise support in the fight against the federal government’s imposed carbon tax in Saskatchewan.…
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Truck convoy departs Red Deer with message to support Canadian oil
RED DEER, Alta. – Despite how some might feel about the truck convoy heading to Ottawa, a palpable sense of Canadian pride emanated from Red Deer this morning when around 160 trucks departed from Gort’s Truck Wash in support of…
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Vehicle convoy steers through Manitoba
BRANDON, Man. – A convoy made up of several vehicles ranging from cars to semi-trucks protested the federal government’s policies between Virden and Brandon, Man., this past Sunday. Stretching for approximately 10 kilometers, the “yellow vest protest” was one of…
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Truck convoys in support of oil and gas sector continue across Western Canada
ESTEVAN, Sask. – Truck convoys continued to roll through Western Canada this past week in support of the oil and gas industry. In Estevan, Sask., approximately 450 trucks flooded the streets on Saturday, a convoy organized by local carrier Bert…
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Truck convoys join Alberta rallies in support of oil and gas sector
EDMONTON, Alta. – A series of truck convoys have taken part in recent rallies across Alberta in support of the province’s oil and gas sector. In Nisku, Alta., the group Truckers for Pipelines formed what media reports indicated was a…
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Optimism returning to oil and gas industry: Mullen
OKOTOKS, Alta. – Mullen Group reported improved revenue in the first quarter of 2017 in both its trucking/logistics and oilfield services segments, but the markets remain “fragile,” according to chairman and CEO Murray Mullen. The company posted Q1 revenue of…
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Murray Mullen becoming more optimistic about oil and gas industries
Mullen Group beats Bay St. expectations, positions for recovery
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Income trust buys MJ Vallee Trucking
LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. — Petrocapita Income Trust has announced the acquisition of oilfield transport company MJ Vallee Trucking. MJ Vallee operates seven heavy oil well fluid transport trucks, six heavy oil fluid transport trailers and a fully equipped truck and trailer…
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Oil and gas sector “a mess”: Mullen
Mullen Group profits declined nearly 86% in 2015, but it grew trucking/logistics revenue
