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\nSYNCRUDE CANADA LTD.
\n Friday, July 04, 2008
\nThe Alberta government has wrapped up an investigation into how 500 ducks died in the toxic sludge of an oilsands tailings pond last spring.
\n(See Canadian Press: 500 dead ducks could cost Syncrude $1M if Alberta goes ahead with charges \n)\n
(July 4, 2008)
\n Friday, July 04, 2008
\nPeak Energy Services Trust (TSX:PES.UN) said Thursday it has signed a two-year deal with Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to supply camp, catering and wastewater services for approximately 600 workers along with other peripheral support equipment, reports the Canadian Press. Peak said it expects this two-year contract to generate Can$9 million in revenue per year with the first term of the contract expected to start Dec. 1. The trust said it expects to spend $6 million to $7 million on capital expansion requirements specific to the project. \n
(July 4, 2008)
\n Friday, July 04, 2008
\nFort St. John, B.C.--which bills itself as "The Energetic City"--will be able to avoid many of challenges that have become synonymous with the oilsands boomtown of Fort McMurray, Alta., the city&s mayor says.
\n(See Canadian Press: Fort St. John expected to handle oil and gas boom well: mayor \n)\n\n
(July 4, 2008)
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