Haven Seniors Residence mortgage paid off in Chetwynd
Little Prairie Haven Seniors Residence announced on March 5 that its 25 year mortgage has been fully paid as of September 1, 2007. The 12 unit facility opened September 3, 1982 after a 1980 start to address local housing needs. Over fifty residents have occupied the building, which currently houses full occupancy with a waiting list. Society President Lou Suverus notes potential expansion if demand rises.
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Chetwynd
Little Prairie Haven
Ministry of Housing
Society
Lou Suverus
Oil leaders urge carbon tax on consumers in push for new systems
Edmonton oil industry figures including Nexen Energy president Charlie Fischer and Enbridge’s Pat Daniel called Monday for a national carbon levy on consumers. They argued the tax would place the burden on fossil fuel users who drive emissions to fund greenhouse gas disposal systems.
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Nexen Energy
Charlie Fischer
Aen Enbridge
Pat Daniel
Oil sands firms face new carbon cuts at 2012 starts
At the World Heavy Oil Congress in Edmonton in 2008, Nexen’s Charlie Fischer urged emissions rules for oil sands projects starting in 2012 or later and existing facilities. He noted roughly 30 percent of Alberta's oil sands CO2 comes from bitumen production and upgrading, while refineries add about 15 percent and fuel users account for 55 percent. Fischer said industry is ready to share the burden amid environmental obstacles.
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Edmonton
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