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Pembina to host open houses for Taylor to Gordondale project

The events will be “interactive, with no formal agenda or structured presentations,” so participants can ask about whatever parts of the project interest or concern them.

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Alberta premier Danielle Smith announces plans to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to northwestern British Columbia, in Calgary, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol)
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Energy ministry talks agricultural land protection amid Bill 14 concerns

The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has sent a letter about the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act to the Peace River Regional District.

New legal challenge issued over PRGT ‘substantially started’ decision 

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Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld. (Conservative Party of British Columbia )
MLA voices support for ‘responsible development’ amid Alberta pipeline push

Larry Neufeld, Peace River South MLA, said the Conservatives support “common-sense infrastructure initiatives" after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith committed $14 million to build an oil pipeline to the northern coast of B.C.

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First Nation signs deal with energy company over natural gas assets in Montney region

The deal between Halfway River First Nation and Calgary-based Arc Resources will see the latter expand its natural gas development in the Montney region.

Site C employment declines in month hydroelectric dam goes fully operational

BC Hydro has published the August 2025 employment statistics for the Site C hydroelectric dam on the Peace River, showing a slight workforce decline compared to July.

MidOcean Energy to purchase stake in Petronas’ North Montney assets

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Alberta commits $14m for new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is committing $14 million to a West Coast oil pipeline do-over that hinges on First Nations getting on board early and Ottawa reversing a tanker ban.

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4.14 earthquake recorded east of Wonowon near Highway 97

The BC Energy Regulator has recorded a 4.14 seismic event east of Wonowon near Highway 97 near a well being prepared for production.

TC Energy plans $8.5 billion investment in U.S. energy projects

In an interview, TC Energy chief executive officer Francois Poirier revealed the investment plans and called the current U.S. administration “the most sophisticated in decades” in terms of energy literacy.

CAPP: Fort St. John is top spender in natural gas supply chain industry

A new report from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers indicates Fort St. John spends more on natural gas supply chain infrastructure than any other community in B.C.

‘Now is the time’ to address long-standing B.C.-Alberta electricity complaints, institute says

Alberta Electric System Operator's Restructured Energy Market plan has not resolved B.C.’s longstanding complaints about the electrical connection between the two provinces, the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions said.

The Peace River Valley.
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The Birch Grove open house held at Taylor Community Hall. (Enbridge)
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Pembina expects $90m annual loss after 50/50 pipeline revenue deal approved

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Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks at the Inter Pipeline Extraction Plant in Cochrane, Alta., Friday, July 4th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lauren Krugel)
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