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Volume 7.3October 2002

CAPLADINNER MEETING

Will be held:November 27, 2002 atSheraton Eau Claire4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

See Registration Form on Page 4

Guest Speaker:Elizabeth Denham

Topic:Privacy: What is all the fussabout? The Impact of New

Privacy Laws on the Oil & GasSector

Deadline for nextCAPLA NEXUS:November 1, 2002

IN THIS EDITION....Board Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CAPLA Dinner Meeting Notice. . . . . . . . . . 3

CAPLA Election Information . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Curling Bonspiel Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CAPLA Breakfast Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CAPL/CAPLA Christmas Skating Party . . 15

KYOTO: Unanswered Questions on theScience of Global Climate Change . . . . . 16

China's Pipeline Market is Booming . . . . 20

The Importance of Properly Describing theInterests Claimed Under a Caveat . . . . . . 21

Technology Corner - Government of BritishColumbia's CBM Website . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

You Wanted To Know - Options & TopLeases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Unhealthy Relationships in theWorkplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Christmas Wine and Cheese Event . . . . . 28

Upcoming CAPLA Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Committee Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Upcoming CAPL Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Member Information Changes . . . . . . . . . 37

MESSAGE FROM...Candace Bakay, President

As many of you are aware, the 400 Club closed its doors in August ofthis year, leaving many people scrambling for alternative venues toaccommodate their events. CAPLA’s meetings as well as ourEducation Sessions have been held at the 400 Club since ourinception in 1993.

The CAPLA Office along with the Events and Education Directors,have been searching out alternative space for our needs. We havebeen checking hotels & conference centers looking for the bestsolution for our members. To date, we have not selected permanentaccommodations, however we have booked the Round-up Center forour next course, and as you are aware, moved our Dinner Meetings tolocal hotels.

CAPLA was very fortunate to receive superior accommodations andfood from the 400 Club at a very reasonable price. We are unable tomeet this at any other venue, and therefore we will be experiencingprice increases in all CAPLA related activities. Please check ourwebsite for further information on venues for our Dinner Meetingsand Education Sessions.

Due to our search for new venues, the printing of the NEXUS wasdelayed. CAPLA’s Roster & Course Calendar for 2003 are includedwith the printing of the October NEXUS, and therefore ourCommunication Committee was requested to delay their printing toaccommodate the required changes to the Education Calendar. Ithank you all for your patience in this regard, and I hope to provideyou with results of our search in the near future.

Effective October 1, 2002CAPLA’s Membership was 1,731

CAPLA NEXUS Vol 7.3 October 2002

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CAPLA BOARD HIGHLIGHTSAt the June 18th meeting the Board approved a recommendation by theCertification Committee to set the pass rate for each component of the

Certification Exam at 80%.

The Board approved the development of a Volunteer Handbook and PolicyManual for each Committee.

The Communication Committee will be working with the IS Committee on thedelivery of the NEXUS via the CAPLA website. Stay tuned.

The Public Relations and Promotions Committees have developed a Tri-foldBrochure for distribution to secondary and post-secondary schools.

Connie ButcherSecretary, CAPLAPriceWaterhouseCoopers

LUNCHEON & DINNER EVENTS

Tickets will no longerbe issued for

CAPLA Dinner Events

Registration ProcedureDinner & Luncheons

1. Registration is on a pre-paid basis only. Faxed forms will be accepted only forcredit card submissions. Register early to avoid disappointment.

2. Submit completed registration form (accompanied by payment) by the registrationdeadline, to CAPLA 440 - 10816 Macleod Trail S. Suite 359, Calgary AB T2J 5N8.Payment options are Cheque, VISA, MasterCard or AMEX. Cheques made payableto CAPLA.

3. Provide your name at the door to gain entrance to the event


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DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2002

REGISTRATION Wednesday, November 20th, 2002DEADLINE:

LOCATION: Sheraton Eau Claire

TIME: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

EVENT COST: $ 35.00 for Members$ 40.00 for Non-Members

REGISTRATION: Registration is on a pre-paid basis only. Faxed forms will be accepted only forcredit card submissions. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Submit completed registration form (accompanied by payment), by the registrationdeadline, to CAPLA 440 - 10816 Macleod Trail S. Suite 359, Calgary AB T2J 5N8.Payment options are Cheque, VISA, MasterCard or AMEX. Cheques made payableto CAPLA.

Provide your name at the door to gain entrance to the event.

TOPIC: Privacy: What is all the fuss about? The Impact of New Privacy Laws on the Oil &Gas Sector

The Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act (PIPEDA) willimpact most private sector organizations by 2004. The oil and gas industry willhave new responsibilities with respect to collecting, using and sharing personalinformation. Personal information includes information about employees, clients,landowners/occupants, etc.

Privacy relates to the ethics of business practices. What new practices are requiredto comply with the law, and to maintain employee, customer and public confidencein your organization?

SPEAKER: Elizabeth Denham, B.A., M.A.S. - President of Denham & Associates with 6 yearsdirect experience in the management of privacy and data security. Prior toestablishing Denham & Associates, Elizabeth was Director, Privacy and LegalServices for the Calgary Health Region. She started her career with the Region in1997 as the organization's first Privacy Officer. Elizabeth is an active member of theprivacy community and is a member of the Research Ethics Board of the Universityof Calgary. She has recently presented papers on privacy issues and solutions atCanadian conferences such as Canadian Institute, Health Information Privacy(Toronto), Institute of Public Administration of Canada (Edmonton), and FOIP 2001(Edmonton).


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CAPLA DINNER MEETING REGISTRATIONWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2002

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2002Cancellation Deadline: Noon Friday, November 22, 2002 by fax to CAPLA @ 571-0644Location: Sheraton Eau ClaireTime: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pmFee: Member $35.00, Non-Member $40.00 (GST Included)Speaker: Elizabeth Denham - President of Denham & AssociatesTopic: Privacy: What is all the fuss about? The Impact of New Privacy

Laws on the Oil & Gas Sector

1. Registration is on a pre-paid basis only. Faxed forms will be accepted only for credit card submissions.Register early to avoid disappointment.

2. Submit completed registration form (accompanied by payment), by the registration deadline, to CAPLA 440 -10816 Macleod Trail S. Suite 359, Calgary AB T2J 5N8. Payment options are Cheque, VISA, MasterCard or AMEX.Cheques made payable to CAPLA.

3. Provide your name at the door to gain entrance to the event.Charge to my ❑ VISA ❑ MC ❑ AMEX Card Holder Name:

Card Number: Expiry Date: Signature:

COMPANY NAME: (must be filled in)

CONTACT NAME: (must be filled in) PHONE NUMBER:

CAPLA MEMBER NAME CAPLA MEMBER NAME CAPLA MEMBER NAME

NON-MEMBER GUESTS ATTENDING

Guest Name Guest Corporation Member to be seated with

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR CAPLA NAME BADGE


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Election Notice

Pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the Bylaws of the Canadian Association of Petroleum LandAdministration, the following positions are available for nomination:

Vice PresidentSecretaryCommunication DirectorEvents DirectorMember Services Director

Nominations may be made in writing by the submission of a CAPLA Nomination form, signed bytwo (2) Members in good standing of the Association, and also signed by the nominee to signifyacceptance. Such nominations shall be delivered to the Secretary of CAPLA and Chairperson ofthe Nominating Committee by January 3, 2003. Each Nomination form needs to be accompaniedby a completed CAPLA Nomination Biography form.

All Nominations will be published in the February NEXUS and on CAPLA's Website. Voting forthese positions will take place at CAPLA's Annual General Meeting on March 20, 2003.

If you require further information, please contact the CAPLA Office at 571-0640 or [email protected]. Nomination Forms are included in this NEXUS.

SEE PAGES 8 THROUGH 12 FORBOARD JOB DESCRIPTIONS


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Nomination FormPhotocopy and retain for future use

ALL NOMINATIONS CLOSE JANUARY 3, 2003

This form must be completed in its entirety, signed by two (2) active members of the Associationand also signed by the nominee signifying acceptance. Each nomination form must beaccompanied by a completed CAPLA Nomination Biography Form. Both forms are to be submittedprior to nomination close to CAPLA by mail or fax.

TO: CAPLA SECRETARYCAPLA Election Committee440 - 10816 MacLeod Trail S. Suite 359, Calgary AB T2J 5N8Phone: 571-0640, Fax: 571-0644

I, _____________________________________________, (please print) agree to let my namestand as a nominee for the position of:

❑ VICE PRESIDENT

❑ SECRETARY

❑ COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

❑ EVENTS DIRECTOR

❑ MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

at the CAPLA elections to be held at the Annual General Meeting, March 20th, 2003 all inaccordance with Articles VII and XI of the Bylaws of the Canadian Association of Petroleum LandAdministration.

Dated:Nominee Signature

Active Member #1 Active Member #2

Name: Name:

Signature: Signature:


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Nomination BiographyPhotocopy and retain for future use

Name:

Running for:

Current Employer:

Years of Experience:

Focus Upon Successful Attainment of Position:

Contributions to Assist in Fulfilling Position:


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OVERALL DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVEPresident, Past President, Treasurer, Vice President, Secretary

The executive of CAPLA is responsible for the conduct and orders of business for required meetings of the Boardof Directors and the general membership as stated in the Bylaws. It is accountable for adequate and accuraterecording of all decisions and Bylaw changes, financial transactions and reporting, budgets and service contracts.The executive committee members are: Past President, President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.

ExperiencePrevious experience as a Board Member is an asset. This position can be filled by a Member who is recognizedfor having solid leadership skills, is interested in the growth and progression of the Association, in learning hownot-for-profit organizations run, and would find the personal growth associated with sitting on a Board ofDirectors rewarding.

General• prepare agendas which include 'Desired Outcomes' for Board and general meetings• record minutes• record financial transactions and produce reports• assist auditor with annual report• facilitate annual budget process and prepare final budget for approval• ensure financial responsibility• document decisions and rationale• document action items from Board meetings and Planning sessions• document policies and procedures• maintain archival records and record retention policy• provide Board highlights to NEXUS and website

Budget ProcessThe budget process is reviewed each fall during a Fall Planning Session for the Directors and Officers of theAssociation with the following desired outcomes:• understanding of the way unbudgeted expenses are handled throughout the year by being presented for

approval via a Project Initiation Document• understanding of the processes in place throughout the year to review and monitor the budget• general awareness and understanding of each Committee's budget• identification of budget changes that need to be made

Committee Budget• compile• review• reporting• quarterly reviews and reporting based on actuals provided by Treasurer

Yearly Summary of AchievementsFor presentation at the Spring Planning Session and publication in various CAPLA Media.

Volunteer RecognitionThrough presentation at Dinner or Luncheon meetings, and publication in various CAPLA Media and a yearlyspecial event (dinner, lunch) for volunteer recognition.

Meeting Attendance• monthly board meetings (approx. 1 ½ hours over lunch). These meetings are held the last Tuesday of each

month except July• meet with Advisory Council twice a year (approx. 1 ½ hours over lunch)• planning sessions twice a year (full day - 6 hours) • monthly or bi-monthly committee meetings (1 ½ hours)


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• dinner/luncheon meetings• required attendance at Annual General Meeting and Management Night• required attendance at regular dinner/luncheon meetings

Media Announcements (NEXUS, Website, Events, Conference)• NEXUS - messages from members of Executive on Association initiatives or recognition of successful projects• website - updates, revisions/additions required to Executive WebPages • events - preparation of PowerPoint presentation for dinner/luncheon meetings, Management Night• conference - have a visible presence at the CAPLA booth; greet and thank all exhibitors; closing address to

attendees

Promotion• field/address membership questions, comments and suggestions• act as an ambassador for CAPLA by professionally representing the association at social events, post

secondary graduations, industry association events, Career Day events

Liaison• work with other committees, as required• work with other industry association committees, as required• ensure adequate audit trail and processes exist for the daily conduct of CAPLA business by the office service

provider

EXECUTIVE OFFICER - SPECIFIC DUTIESVICE-PRESIDENT

• shall perform all the duties of the President in his/her absence• administers and reviews CAPLA's contracts• ensuring accurate documentation of office duties/responsibilities with expected levels of service• performs an annual review of the Associations by-laws to determine if revisions are necessary• establishes and Chairs the Nomination Committee• nomination process: recruit committee members, solicit nominees• oversee election process• implement CAPLA's Leadership Development program• manage Mentoring Committee• attend Board and Executive meetings• attend CAPLA events, as possible• submit messages/articles for NEXUS, Annual Report, website

Guidance ProvidedEach previous Executive member, including Past President, is available to a new Vice-President as a Mentor. TheMentor role of the previous Vice-President is to provide background information on history, policy, services andprocesses. Templates for Strategic Planning sessions and team building sessions are available. Copies of allCAPLA contracts are provided. The CAPLA Office provides assistance with meeting arrangements, masscommunication to membership and guidance on all the activities related to the daily business activities ofCAPLA. All Board Members are willing to support and guide newcomers to the Board of Directors and strive tofunction as a cohesive team. Each Executive officer will receive from the previous officers, the historicalinformation about their position.

SPECIFIC DUTIES - SECRETARY

• participates as an officer and represents membership at Board meetings and Planning sessions• prepares agendas, action items and desired outcomes for Board meetings and Planning sessions• records minutes of Board meetings, Annual General Meeting and Planning sessions that will include decisions

and rationale


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• maintains Policy & Procedure documents• prepares 'Board Highlights' for NEXUS• ensures maintenance of historical minutes and reports• maintain archival records and record retention policy

Guidance ProvidedEach previous Executive member, including Past President, is available to a new Secretary as a Mentor. TheMentor role of the previous Secretary is to provide background information on history, policy, services andprocesses. Templates for agendas, minutes, Strategic Planning sessions, team building sessions are available. TheCAPLA Office provides assistance with meeting arrangements, mass communication to membership andguidance on all the activities related to the daily business activities of CAPLA. All Board Members are willing tosupport and guide newcomers to the Board of Directors and strive to function as a cohesive team. Each Executiveofficer will receive from the previous officers, the historical information about their position.

OVERALL DUTIES OF A DIRECTOR

Budget ProcessThe budget process is reviewed each fall during a Fall Planning Session for the Directors and Officers of theAssociation with the following desired outcomes:• understanding of the way unbudgeted expenses are handled throughout the year by being presented for

approval via a Project Initiation Document• understanding of the processes in place throughout the year to review and monitor the budget• general awareness and understanding of each Committee's budget• identification of budget changes that need to be made

Committee Budget• compile• review• reporting• quarterly reviews and reporting based on actuals provided by Treasurer

Yearly Summary of AchievementsFor presentation at the Spring Planning Session and publication in various CAPLA Media.

Volunteer RecognitionThrough presentation at Dinner or Luncheon meetings, publication in various CAPLA Media and a yearly specialevent (dinner, lunch) for committee volunteer recognition.

Meeting Attendance• monthly board meetings (approx. 1 ½ hours over lunch). These meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month

except July.• yearly Advisory Council (approx. 1 ½ hours over lunch)• planning sessions twice a year (full day - 6 hours) • monthly or bi-monthly committee meetings (1 ½ hours)• dinner/luncheon meetings

• required attendance at Annual General Meeting and Management Night• other dinner/luncheon as interest and schedule accommodates

Media Announcements (NEXUS, Website, Events, Conference)• NEXUS - committee update article, list of volunteers, general articles about committee• website - updates, revisions/additions required to Committee WebPages • events - dinner/luncheon meeting committee announcements to President for presentation on Power Point

at meetings• conference - committee information for display in CAPLA booth during conference


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Experience No previous experience as a Director or Board member is required. This position can be filled by any Memberwho is interested in the growth and progression of the Association, in learning how not-for-profit organizationsrun, and would find the personal growth associated with sitting on a Board of Directors rewarding.

Guidance Provided Each previous Director is available to a new Director as a Mentor. The Mentor role of the previous Director is toprovide background information on policy, services and processes. The CAPLA Office is available for guidanceon issues that involve their support. All Board Members are willing to support and guide newcomers to the Boardof Directors. Some Committees also have procedure manuals for their responsibilities. Each Director will receivefrom the previous Director the historical information about their committee.

COMMITTEE DIRECTORS - SPECIFIC POSITIONS

COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

Committee ObjectivesThe Communication Committee's overall mandate is to provide information and knowledge to members aboutCAPLA and our profession. This Committee produces CAPLA's Annual Report, but the biggest responsibility is toproduce NEXUS, which is printed five times a year. NEXUS acts as an educational vehicle for the variousdisciplines within land and delivers "behind the scenes" news to the membership about industry courses,Committee updates, and social and networking functions. As well, NEXUS carries informative and timely articleson current developments within the Industry and the way we do business.

Meeting Attendance• attend regular monthly committee meetings• attend yearly planning session meetings

General• co-ordinate and work with publisher to meet timelines for both NEXUS and Annual Report• act as liaison to CAPLA Committees ensuring accurate Committee updates are reported to the membership

in NEXUS• committee summary report for each Board Meeting• determine newsletter content• compile articles for each newsletter edition• obtain Board approval on guidelines and policies directly related to the newsletter (ie. CAPLA will not

provide back issues)• produce 5 newsletters per year• produce special edition newsletters as demand requires• develop Annual Report• request required information from Board for Annual Report• create, compile and proof the Annual Report

EVENTS DIRECTOR

Committee ObjectiveThe Events Committee is responsible for the organization and implementation of regular membership meetingsand additional events, which contribute to the overall objectives of CAPLA. The membership meetings consist offour regular Meetings, the Annual General Meeting and the Management Night Dinner. The Events Committeehas expanded its scope by offering an Annual Golf Tournament, Pre-Stampede Party, Summer Golf League,Networking Night, Oktoberfest Party and a Christmas Cheer Celebration, all furthering CAPLA's commitment toproviding networking opportunities for our members.


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Meeting Attendance• attend regular monthly committee meetings• attend yearly planning sessions

General• written financial update (finalized cost summary) on events that have occurred since the last Board Meeting• provide the Board and Office with event details

• meeting topic• a/v equipment required• speaker name and company• paid speaker fee (if applicable)• guests speaker will be bringing• if donations are involved the charity chosen for donation• name of CAPLA Member who will be the event Host for the Speaker and guest

• committee summary report for each Board Meeting• book speakers for Dinner/Luncheon Meetings• plan Association events

• dinner meetings• luncheon meetings• additional events (Stampede, Networking, Oktoberfest, Christmas Cheer)• golf tournament

• sell tickets and collection of monies for Additional Events

MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Committee ObjectiveAs outlined in CAPLA's By-laws (Article X - Clause 10.0 and 10.1) The Board of Directors shall appoint a MemberServices Committee to review applications for membership in the Association and to recommend acceptance orrejection thereof to the Board of Directors.

It is also the mandate of this Committee to assist in the promotion of CAPLA and its activities/services to Membersand Industry. The Members Services portfolio includes: Myra Drumm Memorial Student Achievement Award, JobBank, Independent Consultants Database, CAPLA Member Roster, group-buying discounts, promotional itemsand valuable networking opportunities.

Meeting Attendance• attend regular monthly committee meetings• attend yearly planning sessions

General• committee review of new member applications• approval of new members at each Board Meeting• committee summary report for each Board Meeting• yearly publication of CAPLA Member Roster• student achievement award• NEXUS articles• job Bank• independent consultant database• promotional items• group buying discounts• benefit providers (3rd party service)


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JOIN CAPLA FOR OUR 2nd CURLING BONSPIEL

At The Calgary Winter Club 4611 – 14th Street NW

Date: Friday, November 22, 2002

Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm – ice time 4:00pm to 5:30pm - dinner and prizes

Tickets: $45.00 for members $50.00 for non-members Ticket prices include: dinner, prizes, ice time,

rentals and one drink ticket

Deadline for tickets November 1, 2002

Cheques are made payable to CAPLA

For more information please contact:

Miranda Brown 296-8960 @ Petro-Canada Oil and Gas


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CAPLA BREAKFAST MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, October 29, 2002

LOCATION: Bankers Hall AuditoriumStairs to lower level are beside Starbucks Coffee315 - 8th Avenue SW

TIME: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

TICKET PRICE: $20.00

TOPIC: Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR)•What is it and when should it be considered•What are the results and the feedback from participants•What are the challenges and opportunities•Why did some concerns escalate into disputes•What is the future for ADR

SPEAKER: Bill RemmerAppropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR)Coordinator for EUB

NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

Please make cheques payable to CAPLA and send to the attention of: Miranda Brown atPetro-Canada Oil and Gas, 20th Floor, 150 - 6th Avenue SW.


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CAPL/CAPLA FAMILY CHRISTMAS SKATING PARTY @ THE OLYMPIC OVAL

CAPL/CAPLA MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME!!

DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 2002TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.ADMISSION: ADULTS $ 10.00

CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN $ 5.00FAMILY RATE* $ 30.00(*APPLICABLE TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY)

Please register your children by December 1st, 2002 in order to qualify for door prizes!!!

Admission includes:•Lunch and Refreshments •Free Skate and Shinny Hockey

(please note it is mandatory that shinny players wear helmetsand protective equipment is recommended)

•Children Gift Bags and Presents •Photos with Santa

Special Appearances by:SANTA CLAUS!!!

"Chris The Magician" "Harvey the Hound"

REGISTRATION FORMCAPL/CAPLA FAMILY CHRISTMAS SKATING PARTY @ THE OLYMPIC OVAL

Shinny (Y/N)

MEMBER NAME:

SPOUSE/GUEST:

CHILDREN: Name Age

Name Age

Name Age

Name Age

REGISTRATION FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO THE CANADIANASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM LANDMEN AND RETURNED TO:

PAT MCCREARY C/O CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM LANDMENSUITE 350, 500 - 5TH AVENUE SW, CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 3L5

For more information please contact Val Anderson @ Chevron Canada Resources 234-5060


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KYOTO: UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ON THE SCIENCE OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

In the United States and in Europe, the science related to global climate change has been vigorouslyscrutinized, challenged and biases exposed. As a result, politicians, government bureaucrats, and thepublic have been able to better make an informed decision on the question of climate change and thereforeon Kyoto. This has not been the case in Canada where there has been a government organized lobby topromote the CO2 “greenhouse” warming to an unaware public: alternate data and interpretations have notbeen presented. The following is presented for those wishing to gain a better understanding of the scienceof global climate change.

Climate is always changing- that's a 100% certainty. What are the causes of these changes?

The public has been reminded constantly that the production of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning offossil fuels will (or has) caused global warming. The “evil- CO2” has been presented so repetitively thatmany now believe it to be a fact (Where was it said that a lie presented a thousand times then becomes afact!) We are not suggesting that CO2 as a cause of warming is a lie, but we intend to present scientificinformation that casts it as a very unlikely candidate for global warming.

SOME FACTS ABOUT THE ATMOSPHERE: Is CO2 The Culprit In Global Climate Change?

*Our atmosphere consists of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, argon and trace gases (so-called “greenhouse”gases - water vapor, CO2, methane, ozone).

* Among the trace gases (including CO2), 97% of the “greenhouse” effect is due to water vapor and clouds.

* CO2 is not a pollutant: it is not harmful to humans and it is sometimes referred to as a fertilizer as it isessential for plant growth.

* We know that CO2 originating from the burning of fossil fuelswas not the cause of earlier dramatic climate change. Forexample, 1000 years ago, scientific and historical data showthat the earth was in the pleasant Medieval Warm Period (seeIPCC, 1995) with agriculture established in Greenland andIceland and settlements present in Newfoundland. This wasfollowed by the Little Ice-Age starting about 1350 AD. Thisharsh cold period lasted until about 1860 AD during which timeGreenland and Iceland settlements virtually perished. We arestill emerging on the warming trend that came after the LittleIce-Age Period.

* In the 20th century there is lack of correlation betweentemperature changes and CO2 levels. Scientists are in basicagreement that over the past 100 years, there has been a0.5 degree C rise in temperature. However, that averagehides some significant details. In the period 1910 to 1940alone, a rise of about 0.5 degrees C occurred during whichtime there was an imperceptible rise in CO2. From 1940 to1975, the temperature decreased about 0.2 degrees C whileCO2 levels started to increase more rapidly. The out-of-syncrelationship is obvious.

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* Ice cores taken from three glacial-interglacial periods in the Antarctic show that temperature risepreceded rise in CO2 by about 600 years: that clearly indicates increasing levels of CO2 was not the causeof increased temperatures.

* World Climate Report (Jan/2002) show that CO2 levels have remained essentially flat from 1975 to thepresent during a time of maximum production of CO2 from fossil fuel.

POSSIBILITIES FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE:If the burning of fossil fuels was not the cause of earlierchanges in climate, what might the possibilities be?Scientists Soon et al (1996) found an excellentcorrelation between varying global temperatures andthe sun's variable radiant energy, while Baliunas andSoon (1996) found a near perfect fit between solarmagnetic cycle length and earth temperature. Otherscientists (Milankovitch, Hodell, Imbrie), working withearth's eccentric orbit, the varying tilt of the earth'saxis, and its wobble (precession), have found anacceptable theory for the major ice-ages and interglacialwarm periods.

During the middle of the Little Ice-Age (1620 to 1710), the 11-yearsunspot cycle essentially stopped; as one scientist noted “It's as if the sunstopped breathing”. As the sun's radiant energy varies with sunspotactivity, it is reasonable to conclude that the sun had some effect onclimate during that Period.

# Imbrie et al acknowledges Milankovitch as the originator of the theory

THE IPCC AND ENVIRONMENT CANADA:Interpretive information is provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) andEnvironment Canada, both of which rely heavily on general circulation models (GCM's) and both involveCO2 as the culprit. These computer models, which are intended to forecast temperatures, embody animmense number of assumptions in attempting to forecast events 50 to 100 years into the future; forexample, variables in population, per-capita income, amounts of fuel consumed, predictions of futureindustry, and so on. As Buliunas explains “Computer simulations must track over 5 million parameters ......and such simulations require accurate information on two major natural greenhouse gas factors...watervapor and clouds.....whose effects we still do not understand.” It is not surprising that the IPCC forecasts

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for temperature have had to be revised downwards several times in the last 10 years. For those wishingto gain a better understanding of the science problems inherent in IPCC, the reader is referred to McKitrickand to http://www.sepp.org/ipcccont/ipcccont.html.

WHAT ABOUT RECENT TEMPERATURES?Surface recorded temperatures since 1979 show an upward trend with a dominant spike due to El Nino in1997-98, whereas satellite temperature records in the Lower Troposphere show little change. Scientists(Doran et al) have found the Main Antarctic continent to be cooling while in the Arctic, there is evidence ofwarming in the Western Arctic and cooling in the Eastern Arctic

“SCARY SCENARIOS” - what about the forecasts of droughts, hurricanes, ice storms, and other extremeweather events. These exaggerated forecasts, which Environment Canada and special interest groupscorrelate with global warming, do not have scientific support. Studies show that the frequency and intensityof severe weather events such as hurricanes have not increased. The reader is referred to Landsea et al,Mendelsohn et al, Mendelsohn, and Zang et al for details.

SUMMARY:So what is going on here? CO2 is not a pollutant; it's a trace gas with minor potential for “greenhouse”warming; water vapor and clouds produce the main “greenhouse” effect, but it's contribution is nearimpossible to model; increases in CO2 are shown to lag temperature increases and are not the provencause of temperature increases; and we see with near certainty that temperature changes in the past cameabout from variations in the sun's radiant energy and the earth's orbit.

These questions and others may explain why thousands of scientists and others objected to the sciencebehind the Kyoto Protocol: The Heidelberg Appeal, 1992 (4000 scientists including 70 Nobel Prize winners);the Leipzig Declaration, 1997 (100 scientists); and the Oregon Petition, 1998 (17000+ signed of which2500 were specialists in the field). Hanson, in 1988 linked increasing production of CO2 to increases in“greenhouse” global warming. This precipitated the environmental rush to Kyoto. However in 2000, hereversed his earlier position by identifying the reduction of particulate matter and noxious oxides as thepriority - not CO2. Any balanced, objective look at the science should tell us that we need to stop andanswer a lot of relevant questions before proceeding with Kyoto.

References:

Baliunas, S. 2002 “The Kyoto Protocol and Global Warming”http://www.hillside.edu/imprimus/2002/march/htm

Baliunas, S. and Soon, W. 1996 “The Sun-Climate Connection”Sky And Telescope, December.

Daly, J. “The Hockey Stick: A New Low in Climate Science”http:/www.john-daly.com/hockey/hockey.htm

Doran, P.et al 2002 “Antarctic Climate Cooling and Terrestrial Ecosystem Response”Nature, Vol. 415, Jan 31, 2002

Fischer, H. et al 1999 “Ice Core Records of Atmospheric CO2 Around the last Three Glacial Terminations” Science Vol. 283

Hodell, D. 1999 Globe and Mail, February 19, 1999Imbrie (Milankovitch) 1979 “Ice Ages”

Hillside, Enslow PublishersHanson, J. 1988 “A common sense climate-index. Is climate changing noticeably?”

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IPCC 2000 Third Assessment Report (TAR2000)2002 “The IPCC Controversy”

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Hurricanes during the Past five Decades”Geophysical Research Letters 23(13)

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Prepared by D. L. Barss: The author acknowledges the contribution of our member scientists for theirdiscussion and their material and particularly, Art Patterson, who prodded us into moving the science onglobal climate change out to the public.

“The Friends of Science”Box 23167 Connaught POCalgary, AB. T2S 3B1Web-site address: www.friendsofscience.orgemail: [email protected](We invite objective, referenced science pertaining to the above document)


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CHINA'S PIPELINE MARKET IS BOOMING

In the coming 10 to 20 years, there will beextensive development of China's gas pipelineinfrastructure. PetroChina, one of the largestpetroleum companies in China, will invest RMB 200billion ($25 billion USD) into oil and natural gaspipeline network construction. Gas pipelines will bethe major part of the expansion.

A reasonable energy structure can only serve toincrease China's strategic position, in addition toassuring increased economic development. Afterthe entrance into the WTO, China will consumemore oil and gas. The best way to accelerate theeconomy is through development of natural gasnetworks.

In recent years, China's Oil & Gas Industry hasexpanded and reserves of proven gas haveincreased. In the past six years, estimatedrecoverable reserves have been estimated at 1.154trillion cubic meters, more than the total recoveryduring the last 40 years. Now the total reserves ofChina's natural gas sector are 38 trillion cubicmeters.

Current gas pipelines consist mainly of regionalpipelines, supplying natural gas to users locatedclose to oil and gas fields. The future developmentplan calls for PetroChina to refurbish old pipelines,enhance pipeline construction and optimizenational gas transportation networks. The twostrategies are to transfer gas from West China tothe East and to utilize resources from foreigncountries. There will be about 10,000 kilometers ofpipelines built in the next 5 years.

Additional projects outlined in the next national 5-year plan include the following: Zhong-Wu gaspipeline, Shanbei-East gas pipeline, Lan-Cheng-Yuproduct oil pipeline, Southwest product oil pipelineand Russian oil pipeline. The West-East and Zhong-Wu pipelines, plus existing Se-Ning-Lan and Shan-Jing pipelines, will bring natural gas from four gasfields to East China within the next five years. Afterthe commissioning of the Lan-Cheng-Yu andSouthwest product oil pipelines, Southwest Chinawill get product oil supply from two large oilrefineries in Guangdong and Gansu Provinces. Theconstruction of the Russian oil pipeline will offer

China the opportunity to form an oil alliance withRussia and to secure China's oil strategy. Based onthese projects, ranging in completion datesbetween 2006 and 2015, PetroChina plans to builda natural gas pipeline from Siberia (Russia) toBeijing and Dalian via Shenyang, together withsome branches and storage stations.

Along with these pipelines, there is another bigmarket for gas distribution. Many cities and largeplants are planning to develop city gas distributionnetworks. For example, Shanghai is now starting toplan and build a city gas pipeline network todistribute the gas from the West-East pipeline.

These projects require the use of huge amounts ofproducts and materials, presenting extensiveopportunities for manufacturers of pipingmaterials, producers of industrial pipe, and relatedexpertise in electrical systems, installation,automation, engineering management andinformation systems areas. Service companiesaround the world will be presented with a range ofopportunities to contribute their expertise. Theseprojects will also demand a large supply of otherrelated products such as valves and pumps. Chinacontinues to reform many old cities, resulting in theneed for re-piping utility supplies to replace the oldones.

Clearly, a strong demand for piping and relatedproducts exists in China. The demand will continuein the foreseeable future.

Xiaodong Zhang, graduated from ZhejiangUniversity in Process Automation in 1990 and hasbeen working at ABB Automation Ltd. for 8 years,including 5 years in a Project Manager's position.He is involved in the Oil & Gas Industry, and hassuccessfully completed several pipeline SCADA andDCS projects in China. Previously, he was anAutomation Engineer at the Research Institute ofPetroleum Processing, SINOPEC.

Xiaodong ZhangOil & Gas Industry Project ManagerABB Automation (China) Ltd.Email: [email protected]


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THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERLY DESCRIBING THE INTERESTS CLAIMED UNDER A CAVEAT.

National Trust Co. v. Johnson 2002 CarswellMan204, 2002 MBQB

In February, 1950 John and Wesley Tyhy were theregistered owners of a section of land in Manitoba(including mineral rights) (the “Land”) and aslessors, entered into a lease dated February 14,1950 with the California Standard Company, aslessee (the “Lease”). The Tyhys also entered into aRoyalty and Mineral Trust Agreement datedNovember 14, 1951 with National Trust as trusteeand Catawba Oil Explorations Company (the“RMTA”). The RMTA contained the followingrecitals and provisions:

WHEREAS the owner is beneficially entitled to allmines and minerals hereinafter referred to as"Mines and Minerals" within, upon or under the landdescribed as follows: (the land described was theLand)

AND WHEREAS, by indenture of lease dated the14th day of February, A.D. 1950 and made betweenthe Owner, as Lessor and the California StandardCompany as Lessee (a copy of which lease isattached hereto), the Owner has leased to theLessee certain substances as in the said lease setforth (hereinafter referred to as the “leasedsubstances”) which may be found within, upon orunder the said land, together with the exclusiveright and privilege to explore, drill for, win, take,remove, store and/or dispose of the leasedsubstances, and in and by the said lease there wasreserved unto the Owner a gross royalty of 12 1/2%of all production of the leased substances producedand saved from the said land, which 12 1/2% ishereinafter referred to as “gross royalty” and whichtotal production of the leased substances ishereinafter referred to as "gross production".

2. The Owner does hereby forever sell, set over,transfer, assign, convey and deliver to theTrustee the gross royalty reserved to him under

and pursuant to the said lease and under anyand all subsequent leases of the leasedsubstances which may hereafter be granted bythe Owner until the termination of thisagreement.

3. The Owner also grants, transfers and assigns tothe Trustee all his right, title and interest in anundivided 12 1/2% of the mines and minerals intrust as follows:

For the owner 8 1/2%For the purchaser 4%

18. The Owner hereby covenants and agrees withthe Trustee that, if in the event that any leasethat may be in existence at the date of thisagreement is cancelled for any reason, or onthe expiry of the said lease, or in the event thatno lease is in existence as at the date of thisagreement, he shall and will in negotiating anylease or other instrument for developing thepetroleum, natural gas and related hydrocarbons within, upon or under the said land,reserve unto the Trustee the full 12 1/2% grossroyalty hereby assigned to the Trustee.

As a result of the Lease and the RMTA:

(a) the California Standard Company was entitledfor the term of the Lease to explore, take anddispose of the leased substances from thewhole of the Land, subject only to paying thegross royalty to the Tyhys;

(b) National Trust as trustee was entitled toreceive the gross royalty as assignee from theTyhys and was the owner of an undivided 121/2% of the Land's mines and minerals; and

(c) the Tyhys were the registered owners of theLand, including 87 1/2% of its mines andminerals, with the ongoing obligation under anysubsequent lease to reserve the gross royaltyto National Trust.

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purportedly respecting its interests under theRMTA, the relevant text of the caveat being asfollows:

Take notice that National Trust Company Limitedclaims an equitable estate or interest in an estatein fee simple in possession in the undermentionedland by virtue of a certain agreement in writingdated the 14th day of November, A.D. 1951 andmade between John Tyhy and Wesley Tyhy, both ofthe Post Office of Manson in the Province ofManitoba, farmers, as Owners and National TrustCompany Limited as Trustee and Catawba OilExplorations Company as Purchaser, under theterms of which agreement the Owners agree totransfer unto the Trustee an undivided 12 1/2% ofthe mines and minerals within, upon or under theland described as follows: (the land described wasthe Land)

As a result of two separate transactions, theJohnsons became the registered owners of theLand and as noted by MacInnes J. in the judgment:

The uncontroverted evidence of the Johnsons isthat until recently, it was their understanding thatthey owned the Land, including an 87 1/2% interestin the mines and minerals with the remaining 121/2% interest in mines and minerals owned by theapplicant. They say they came to thisunderstanding by virtue of the Caveat registeredagainst the Land at the time of their purchase fromthe then registered owner.

Recently, as a result of their dealings with acompany in respect of a lease of mines andminerals, the Johnsons learned that the applicantclaimed a wider interest than simply the 12 1/2%interest in mines and minerals as referred to in theCaveat. No copy of the RMTA was attached to theCaveat. Accordingly, the Johnsons caused theirlawyer to obtain a copy of it from the applicant anddiscovered that the RMTA discloses a gross royaltyinterest in favour of the applicant, not specificallystated in the Caveat.

As such, one of the issues before the Court was

whether the caveat in question protected NationalTrust's interests in respect of the gross royalty asagainst the Johnsons. MacInnes J. observes:

It is trite law that at the time they purchased theLand, the Johnsons were entitled to relyconclusively upon the Certificate of Title as it thenexisted as a true and fully accurate reflection of thestate of ownership of and the claims of anyoneagainst the Land.

One such claim was the Caveat. Section 154(1) ofThe Real Property Act, R.S.M. 1988, c. R30 providesin part that:

. . . every caveat shall state the nature andparticulars of the . . . interest . . . under whichthe claim is made.

The law is clear that a caveat is merely a warningof a claim. A caveat need not set forth all of thedetails of the claim, nor is it necessary that a copyof the agreement or instrument creating the claimbe attached to the caveat. But, it is still necessarythat the caveat state with reasonable specificity thenature of the interest claimed and failure to do sowill be fatal, that is, rights not listed on the caveatwill not be protected by it.

This of course makes sense, for while it isincumbent upon one who, on searching title, seesthe caveat to make further inquiry to ascertain fulldetails of the interest being claimed under thecaveat, this obligation goes only so far. It is onething to expect a person to go beyond the caveatand ascertain full particulars of the rights orinterest claimed by it if the right or interestspecified in the caveat is relevant or material to theintended interest of the person. But why should aperson, upon searching a caveat and findingnothing of relevance or materiality to him, beexpected or required to go beyond the caveat in thepretense of prudence or thoroughness, and searchthe underlying instrument to see whether it maycontain additional rights or interests not describedin the caveat?


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In Ruptash v. Zawick (1956), 2 D.L.R. (2d) 145(S.C.C.), a decision of the Supreme Court ofCanada, the caveator filed notice of a first right topurchase the interest of his co-owner and cited anagreement in writing of a specified date. Thecaveat expressly declared that the right of firstrefusal was “inter alia”. The subject agreementwas later amended to provide that a sale of a co-owner's interest required the consent of the otherco-owner. The original agreement was otherwiseconfirmed by the amending agreement. In rejectingthe proposition that the words “inter alia” gavesufficient notice of all rights arising under theagreement, Mr. Justice Cartwright, writing for aunanimous court, said:

The purpose of filing a caveat is to give notice ofwhat is claimed by the caveator against the landdescribed. If an unregistered document in factgives a party thereto more rights than one in aparcel of land and such party sees fit to file a caveatclaiming one only of such rights it appears to methat any person proposing to deal with the land isentitled to assume that the claim expressed is theonly one made. Expressio unius est exclusioalterius.

In the present case, the RMTA clearly gave theapplicant two separate interests or rights, both ofwhich were interests in land capable of protectionby caveat, namely, the 12 1/2% interest in minesand minerals and the gross royalty. The Caveatstipulated that the applicant claimed an interest inthe Land by reason of the RMTA, under the terms ofwhich “the owners agree to transfer unto” theapplicant “an undivided 12 1/2% of the mines andminerals within, upon or under” the Land.

The Caveat was silent as to the gross royalty and byits language gave no suggestion of any other rightor interest claimed.

In my view, the Caveat was and remains a validcaveat which protects the applicant's 12 1/2%interest in the mines and minerals, but it has neverand does not now apply to or protect the grossroyalty interest given to the applicant under the

RMTA. Accordingly, the Caveat does not protect theapplicant's interest in the gross royalty as againstthe Johnsons.

Similar to its Manitoba counterpart, note thatSection 131(1) of the Land Titles Act RSA 2000, L-4 provides:

131(1) Every caveat filed with the Registrar shallstate the name and addition [sic] of the personby whom or on whose behalf it is filed and,except in the case of a caveat filed by theRegistrar as provided, shall in this Act besigned by the caveator or the caveator's agentand shall state some address or place at whichnotices and proceedings relating to the caveator the subject-matter of the caveat may beserved and the nature of the interestclaimed and the grounds on which theclaim is founded.

(emphasis mine)

1900, 736 - 6th Avenue S.W.Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T7

Michael A. Thackray(403) 531-4710 (Phone)(403) 531-4720 (Fax)[email protected]

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TECHNOLOGY CORNERINTERESTING WWEBSITES

The British Columbia Government has setup an excellent web site containing acomprehensive segment on Coalbed Methane. As a follow-up to the article published inour August 2002 issue, we would like to highlight this particular website as abeginning point in your journey to learn more about an aspect of the Oil and GasIndustry that is in its infancy in Canada.

To access the website go to www.gov.bc.ca/em and click on Coalbed Methane under "Key Initiatives". Thiswill bring you to the main web page that provides access to a wealth of information.

The section entitled "Coalbed Methane (CBM) Contents" outlines several areas that can be accessed,including Information Letters/Bulletins, Maps, Research and Frequently Asked Questions. Of particularinterest is the publication entitled Coalbed Methane in British Columbia that can be opened under CBMPublications. This article explains in a clear and concise manner what coalbed methane is, how it isproduced, how it differs from conventional natural gas and what safety and economic issues should beconsidered. Accompanying the article are interesting pictures and a terminology index at the end.

Under "Other Links" on the same page, click on the OGI Sitemap at the bottom. This will bring you to anoutline of the topics under both the "Contents" and "Other Links" categories. In this way you will get a

feel for the type of information that is available for viewing related to B.C. Oil and GasInitiatives.

The BC Coalbed Methane Map Links present maps on both the Northern and SouthernRocky Mountains Coal Geology. The CBM Water Bibliography and References offer acomprehensive list of resources on issues related to "Water Handling, Environmental,and Land-Use Aspects of Coalbed Methane Development". These are downloadable inPDF format. An interactive Coal Map on the Ministry's MapPlace is a popular portal to

British Columbia's comprehensive geoscience databases. Examples of using MapPlace's powerfulcapabilities are create a map and table of all coal occurrences located within a coalfield; print a mapdisplaying, geology, location of coal tenure, coal assessment reports, boreholes, trenches and bulksamples; and search and display of owners of coal and petroleum tenure or natural gas wells. Many ofthe map objects are linked to supporting database tables, thus allowing the discovery, retrieval andreporting of valuable attribute data.

The "Internet Links" cover Canadian and US Government Web Sites, as well as Canadian, US andInternational Web Sites for various organizations and groups that undertake activities and initiativesrelating to oil and gas exploration and development.

Particular emphasis is given to British Columbia and links are provided to NE British Columbia, includingFort Nelson, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. "OGI Phase 1 Introduction and OGI Phase2 Introduction" of the Province's Oil and Gas Initiatives are highlighted and includecoverage of OGI Publications, Legislation and Statistics. The section on "Petroleum andNatural Gas Rights" outlines the role of mediation with regard to surface land issues.

This web site is extremely easy to navigate, providing information that is up-to-date andaccessible. Within the articles are many links to other areas of the web site and toother sources of information. This web site is an excellent template for other sites thatwish to present large amounts of information in an organized and inviting manner.

(Printed with permission from the B.C. Government. Thank you to Derek Brown and Larry Jones for theiradditions to and review of the article.)

Wendy WalkerLand AdministratorATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.


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I would like to know the difference between an Option and a Top Lease.

Different Landmen/Lawyers have different understandings of these terms. This Landman's understanding of theseterms is as follows:

OPTION: Is an agreement whereby a mineral owner (Optionor) gives an oil and gas company or its agent(Optionee) the right, but not an obligation to acquire a P&NG Lease on predetermined terms. There is usually afee paid to the Optionor. The option is usually granted for a set time period that expires beyond the primary

term of the existing lease. There is no obligation to the Optionee other than the agreed upon Option Fee. Whenthe primary term of the existing lease expires, the Optionee may exercise the rights granted in the option and

convert it to a lease.

TOPLEASE: Is a lease that is acquired while a valid and existing lease is currently in place. The toplease is subjectto the prior rights of the existing lease. For the toplease to be effective, the Toplease Lessee must have first

charge on title. The risk to the TopLease Lessee is he will have paid his bonus consideration but the existing leasecould be continued beyond its primary term. This would leave the toplease ineffective, as it would not be in first

position on title.

Although the option is most widely used when there is an existing freehold lease, it can also be used when thereis no existing lease should a company wish to establish a land base in a particular area or renew an existing

lease.

The toplease is not used as often as an option but has been used when a company feels there is little chance ofthe existing freehold lease being continued.

Derryl EricksonBenchmark Land & Mineral Company Ltd.

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UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IN THE WORKPLACE

Interpersonal relationships are a large part of the dynamics in the workplace. These interpersonalrelationships exist from the top down and from the bottom up. Healthy relationships result in individualstaking responsibility for their behaviours and productivity and, consequently, the entire organizationflourishes. Unhealthy relationships have the opposite effect, decreasing responsibility and productivitythereby sapping the organization of its energy.

Steve Karpman developed the "Drama Triangle" to assist individuals to understand unhealthy patterns, orpsychological games that we play, in our interpersonal relationships. These roles or games are unhealthybecause they result in bad feelings and a loss of personal power. Soon all of an individual's energy is usedmaintaining unhealthy relationships, engaging others in triangulation, and/or blaming others. The energy isthen not on their work performance.

These dynamics are played out in the workplace, often on an unconscious level. How do we bring theunconscious to the forefront of the workplace?

• The first step is to know when you are invited into the triangle to play the game or when you haveinvited another into the triangle to play the game. Remember we can move around the triangle. Duringone exchange you may feel victimized and during your next interaction with a peer you may take on thepersecutor role.

• The second step is to identify the types of situations that trigger these persecutor, rescuer and victimpositions.

• The third step is to identify the emotions that are triggered in each of these positions on the triangle.

• The fourth step involves identifying the self-talk that occurs with each of these positions.

You may find as you explore the triangle that you have a favourite place on the triangle and that role isplayed out in all aspects of your life. Each of us has a vested interest in our role on the triangle. It enables

THE DRAMATRIANGLEBy Steve Karpman

PERSECUTOR�You are to BlameAlways Doing Something,Rather Than Thinking orFeeling

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Thinks � I make others feel bad�I feel like I can control othersI make decisions for othersI know what is best for othersI am entitled to....Avoids their own feelings

RESCUER�Let Me Help You�Always Thinking ofWays to Help Others

Thinks �I can make others feel good�Feels guilty if doesn't rescueExplains away their own and other's feelings

Becomes frustrated or frightened by onflict

rotects others as a way of avoiding conflict

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VICTIM�Poor Me!, There Is Nothing I Can Do�

Always Feels Overwhelmed

Thinks others can make them feel bad

Sees the world as always picking on themFeels hopeless and powerless

Blocks self from making decisionsPerceives others as always having control over their life


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us to blame others, prevents us from taking responsibility for ourselves and helps us avoid taking controlof our own lives.

So next time everyone in your office is gathered around the coffee pot, watch and see if you can determineif the exchange is unhealthy and which role each individual is playing. Identifying the role in others helpsus identify that role within ourselves.

The final question is how do we turn around these unhealthy relationships? Although it is easy to becomeentrenched in a role there are ways to disengage ourselves from this unhealthy triangle.

• The first step is to believe that each of us controls how good or bad we feel, how strong or weak wefeel and what we choose or do not choose to do. You do not have the power over me and I do not havethe power over you.

• The second step is to get off the triangle. In order for Persecutors to get off the triangle they must moveaway from always doing something to allowing themselves to feel their emotions and to share theiremotions with others. In order for Rescuers to remove themselves from the triangle they must ask theother individual if they want to be rescued. In addition they need to nurture themselves and respect theability of others to care for themselves. Victims need to actively problem solve for themselves. Theyalso need to initiate the steps they have determined will resolve their problem.

• The third and final step in forming healthy relationships is to make the unconscious conscious anddiscuss it openly with your peers, team leaders and managers. As you do this less time is spent inunhealthy dynamics and more time is spent performing your job.

Allison Waks and Dinny PayneChartered Psychologists (403) 255-3773

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Clear Business Writing Training - For the Energy IndustryCourse Date(s) Registration DeadlineOctober 29 & 30, 2002 October 22, 2002

Location & Lunch Duration & Check-In TimeKinsmen Centre - Beside Erlton LRT Station 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2 days)Lunch: Included Check-in begins 1/2 hour prior to start

Member Fee Non-Member Fee$465.45 ($435.00 + $30.45 GST) $545.70 ($510.00 + $35.70 GST)

Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Registered participants will be required to submit a sample of their writing two weeks prior to the course.A homework assignment will be given on Day One for completion and subsequent review on Day Two. Thistwo-day workshop is based on oil and gas correspondence and contracts. The workshop is intensive, well-crafted and suited for business as it will encourage and improve writing that will be efficient and clear forall writers no matter the skill level. The format is interactive, providing a constant flow of discussion andapplication - participants are engaged and their time is well spent. One-on-one analysis of eachparticipant's writing is provided and a wide range of skill levels will be covered in a single class.

Know What You Own - The ABC's of DOIsCourse Date(s) Registration DeadlineNovember 6 & 7, 2002 October 30, 2002

Location & Lunch Duration & Check-In TimeKinsmen Centre - Beside Erlton LRT Station 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2 days)Lunch: Included Check-in begins 1/2 hour prior to start


This course will outline how Division of Interests (DOIs) are affected by various agreements such as Mineraland Surface agreements; Joint Operating agreements; Working Interest Clarification agreements; Farmoutand Farmin agreements; Poolings; Assignment and Novation/Notice of Assignments; Quit Claims; Unitagreements; Royalty agreements and Long Term Gas Purchase contracts. Each session will provide a briefsummary (15 minutes maximum) of each type of agreement and following discussions will then relate howthe agreement affects a DOI at various stages in the life of a land asset. Exercises will be used to provideparticipants with hands-on experience. Participants are asked to bring a calculator.


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Think & Thrive - Mental Mastery at WorkCourse Date(s) Registration DeadlineNovember 21, 2002 October 21, 2002*

Location & Lunch Duration & Check-In TimeKinsmen Centre - Beside Erlton LRT Station 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Lunch: Included Check-in begins 1/2 hour prior to start


Registration is limited to 20 participants.

*Early Registration*Early Registration is required in order to complete the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)prior to the course. The HBDI will be provided to those attending by Dr. Herasymowych one month priorto the commencement of the course. These are to be completed and returned to her 3 weeks prior to thecourse in order to have your assessment ready for the course date.

We respond to today's rapidly changing work environment in land administration by continually upgradingour computers, software and land systems, but how about our brain software? Adapting to standardizationand streamlining processes is the major task facing us today. Recent brain research shows that you canincrease your abilities to perform breakthrough thinking, influence people and develop mental mastery indealing with personal and professional challenges. In this seminar, you will:

• Determine your thinking style and find out how it affects communication and the feedback loop.• Explore how adapting and flexing your communication style can create rapport with co-workers,

partners and clients.• Find out why becoming accountable for your thinking and actions allows you to respond quickly and

creatively to change and even thrive on the changes happening.• Discover how to overcome mental fatigue and everyday stresses in your environment.• Identify how you can add value by discovering a sense of purpose within your company.• Begin a plan to create opportunities and become a master learner on your professional “learning road map”.

Freehold Lessor EstatesCourse Date(s) Registration DeadlineNovember 26, 2002 November 19, 2002

Location & Lunch Duration & Check-In TimeKinsmen Centre - Beside Erlton LRT Station 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch: NOT Included (1/2 day)Check-in begins 1/2 hour prior to start


This course will provide administrators a better understanding of the nature of different Lessor interestsand the ways each interest can be affected by the rights of others or in certain situations, such as a death.Other topics to be reviewed are specific concerns regarding the Lessor, which could affect the validity of alease and the preventative/curative steps that may be taken.

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CAPLA 2002 CONFERENCEMAPPING THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with this year's bi-annual CAPLA 2002Conference - Mapping the Changing Landscape.

It has been a privilege and an honour to be involved in this, my fourth conference. This year, however, wasby far the most exciting and successful conference.

With each conference comes success, knowledge, trials and tribulations, and frustration. Each time it isdifferent because the dynamics are constantly changing and shifting, as does everything in the business ofoil and gas. Change is the one true constant in life.

During the past eighteen months, it has been my pleasure to have wonderful volunteers, without whom, thisconference would not be possible. I would like to acknowledge those volunteers here:

Education:Vanessa Corbiell Lisa Doove Val AlbinatiLara Bec Laury Chapman Mike DowniePatricia Hamilton Janet Jager Dianne KearnsCarla Kruschel Yvonne Lang Karen MackieKathy Trofin Angela Durlacher-Nieddu

Events: Facilities:Chelsea Kirkpatrick Cathy LotwinShawna Blanchard Sylvia AnakaDeborah Davidson Janice FlemingBonnie Jones Fawn Nichol

Exhibits/Signage: Golf:Deb Waterhouse Jacquie BurkeMarsha Miller Janice Hart

Marketing:Shona Macdonald Cindy Ganong Jenna HermanDeidre Macht Cindy Scheck Sara Venance

Registration:Andrea Zambo Claire Gorman Yvette MillerMarg Harty Sherri Hyciek Anne LeClairDebbie MacDonald Marilyn McCall Tiffany RobertsonDarlene Rogers Ebonie Williamson

On behalf of the volunteers, I would also like to extend a thank-you to all of the companies and sponsorswho supported all of us throughout the conference timeline. Without the support of our employers andgenerosity of our sponsors, none of this success would be possible.

Our 2004 CAPLA is already in the planning stages and will be held at the Round-Up Center on June 23 &24, 2004. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Kerrie Bordeleau2002 CAPLA Conference Chairperson


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MENTORING COMMITTEE UPDATE

Over the past year the Mentoring Committee hasbeen promoting mentorship from our Committee'spoint of view. For a new and different perspectivethe Committee approached the mentorshipmembers for their thoughts on Mentoring. Wewould like to share them with you…

I entered the Industry without any knowledge of oil& gas, and so I struggled. I know what it is like tonot know to whom to talk to or where to go to findinformation. Most of what I learned came fromtaking CAPLA courses, observing other company'sdocuments, as well as asking a lot of questionsfrom others and finding out how they handleddifferent situations. Mentorship and sharing ofideas has been invaluable to me. It is a privilege topass on knowledge. Sharing information alsoprovides an opportunity to create betterrelationships between companies. We are all verybusy and often we wear two or three hats in asingle day. Why not make life easier and exchangeideas with one another?

Ingrid Hall

Being new to land administration, CAPLA and theMentoring Committee has given me a network ofinvaluable contacts within the industry, which helpsme learn more about expanding my career in land.

Tammy Manz

I joined the Petroleum Industry in the mid sixtieswhen there was really only one organization thatrelated at all to the job I now do. During the courseof my career I have had several wonderful mentorswho did not view the “passing on” of theirinformation as a threat to their position. I havealways appreciated those mentors and theconfidence and courage they gave me. I don'tconsider the information I've gleaned over the past30 years as my information, rather it is informationthat needs to be passed on to those who will come

after I'm gone - not dead - just retired. It gives mea wonderful degree of satisfaction when I can passon my knowledge, confident that it will be beneficialto the new administrators entering our industry.Mentoring within CAPLA is the best way to achievethis.

Lynne Schellenberg

Without the contacts and relationships I havedeveloped over the past 4 years with CAPLA, Iwould not be working in this exciting and dynamicprofession. The experience and knowledge I havegained from this association and its fine people areinvaluable. In my opinion, mentoring is the bestway to truly give back to CAPLA and itsmembership, as well as to those starting out in theprofession. It is my hope that members from allbackgrounds will come forward and become amentor to someone new, or, to any member ofCAPLA. The time commitment is minimal and therewards are great. You find that with each questionyour mentee asks, you learn something newyourself.

Chris Lizotte

I have been a member of CAPLA for 2 ½ years anda volunteer member of the CAPLA MentoringCommittee for one year. Whether you think thatyou need mentors in this organization or not, youhave to sit back and think how many times you calla “friend” in the industry to ask them a question.These friends and networks that you've developedover the years are your mentors, and those thatphone you for answers to their questions are yourmentees. In such a rapidly growing industry,having educated and experienced individuals thatwe trust and can turn to for support andinformation is vital. Most of the information thatwe require in our field is relationship andexperience based; it is extremely difficult to pull abook off of a shelf and find what you need in atimely manner. How do you find your way to youranswer and rise above your work, learning and

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growing while still getting all your day to daycommitments met? The mentors that I've come totrust and value as industry contacts are now closefriends and even golfing partners. I couldn'timagine being an ambitious and motivatedadministrator without all those people who havevolunteered their time, effort and expertise to allowme to excel and benefit from their knowledge.

Monica Kesjar

Submitted by: Keith McFarquhar & Monica Kesjar

STANDARDIZATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

TENURE E-BUSINESS UPDATE

CAPLA members who attended the May 9th, 2002Tenure Information Exchange sponsored by theAlberta Department of Energy (ADoE) heard aboutthe progress that has been made in introducing e-business to improve tenure business conducted inthe province. Brenda Ponde made the presentationon behalf of the ADoE and Gale Breen of Cognicaserepresented industry.

PROGRESS TO-DATE

The joint industry/government team is continuingdevelopment of the Terms of Reference, which willset the scope, objectives and timeframes for thisinitiative, as well as identify costs and benefits. Atthis time, the business case is being finalized forpresentation to the Tenure E-business Design Teamand the Tenure Advisory Committee this fall. Theteam has completed high-level process models thathave been validated with industry representatives.Attendees at the information session had anopportunity to see examples of the process models.

The Department also announced that preliminaryestimates for the introduction of tenure e-businesshave been moved back one year due to budget andmanpower constraints. Revised estimates forimplementing electronic transactions and

documents for tenure e-business are as follows:

• 2004 Transfers• 2004 Posting Requests• 2005 On-line Bidding• Future Other tenure transactions, such as

applications for continuations

The overall target is to offer start-to-finish tenuree-business within four to five years.

TENURE E-BUSINESS SURVEY

The Department has also completed a survey toexplore client satisfaction with currentIndustry/Department electronic informationexchanges via the ADoE Internet site(www.energy.gov.ab.ca). Tenure respondentsindicated they are very satisfied with the currentinformation provided and would like to see evenmore information made available. The survey wasconducted by Environics West with a reliabilitymeasure of +/- 9%.

Several survey questions specifically addressed tenuree-business and priorities. Results are as follows:

• Would map-initiated transactions increase yourtenure business usage of the Department's site?

• Is there a direction or mandate within yourcompany to move towards e-business?

• Respondents were asked to identify their tenuree-business priorities, with the following results.

No Yes

21% 74%

No Yes

56% 41%

26%14%

41%

12%

36%

21% 18%25%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Posting Requests Transfers Land Sales Agreements

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The Department would like to thank all those whoparticipated in the survey. Your time and efforts aregreatly appreciated.

ContactPlease contact Paul Batke, Department of Energy(780-422-9389 or [email protected]) if youwould like additional information about the tenuree-business initiative.

Alberta Department of Energy

STANDARDIZATION'S BC TENURE SUBCOMMITTEE RECRUITMENT

CAPLA's British Columbia Tenure Subcommittee iscurrently recruiting new volunteers who arestrongly interested in fostering a win/winrelationship between Industry and the BCDepartment of Mines and Minerals. Through pastcontacts and queries with the BC Crown and withthe current changes in the Government andchallenges associated therewith, we are optimisticthat CAPLA can provide suggestions that will aidboth Industry and Crown through administrativeprocess changes. The ultimate goal is to achieveoptimal efficiencies and processes in BC-relatedland administration. It is expected that thisSubcommittee will work closely with other Industryassociations. If you are interested in being on aleading edge committee, please contact BarbNielsen at [email protected] oralternatively at 296-3274.

COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE UPDATE

Over the past year, the process of putting NEXUStogether has been evaluated and revamped in aneffort to spread the work amongst many so that itdoesn't become an arduous task for one or twopeople. First On Colour, our printer, has workedwith us to streamline the whole process. We haveappreciated their efforts and suggestions. Insteadof looking at a hard copy of the first draft, we nowuse Adobe Acrobat to view a PDF file on our

computer screen. This has saved a tremendousamount of proofreading time by the Board ofDirectors, all Committees and the CAPLA Office.Emailing the PDF file to one another is not onlyefficient, but has also saved on courier andphotocopy charges.

The committee has been busy during the pastseveral months expanding our contacts with otherorganizations to obtain interesting articles relatingto the oil and gas industry. We've met someinteresting people. In addition, our article selectionhas expanded to include many international topicsthat offer our readership a broader perspective onoil and gas around the world.

Communication developed a PID (Project InitiationDocument), which is a tool that committees mustuse to present new initiatives to the Board ofDirectors. It's much like a business plan. The PIDthat our committee developed dealt with takingNEXUS online as well as having online archivalabilities for the informative and educational articlesin past issues of NEXUS. This PID was presented tothe Board of Directors on August 27, 2002. TheBoard motioned that the concepts and ideas putforth in this PID be incorporated into discussionand ideas for Web design by the IS Committee.

We would welcome any enthusiastic individualsinterested in joining the CommunicationCommittee.

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UPCOMING CAPL COURSES

CAPL OPERATING PROCEDUREOPERATIONAL ISSUES

October 17, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This course will involve in-depth analysis of specificprovisions in the 1990 CAPL Operating Proceduredealing with AFE's, Operator's duties/non-Operator's rights, replacement of operator, cashcalls, taking and marketing of production, casingpoint election, independent operations andproduction facilities. Fee: CAPL Member $321.00

Non-Member $374.50

ALBERTA P&NG REGULATIONSOctober 22, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This seminar will cover the administration ofContinuations for primary and continued leases,groupings and validation of Licenses, Registration ofliens and transfers, Surrenders, Rentals, Offsets, thePetroleum and Natural Gas Sales process andTrespass.Fee: CAPL Member $347.75

Non-Member $401.25

PROPERTY TRADES, ACQUISITIONS& DIVESTMENTS

October 23 & 24, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Day 1 of the seminar will provide an overview of thevarious stages of a transaction from the offerthrough to closing, and will concentrate on thoseactivities, which are primarily the responsibility ofsenior land personnel. The focus of Day 2 will be onthe Property Transfer Procedure, the conceptualreview of the document and the annotations will alsoprovide valuable insights about A&D agreements forpersonnel who will be working with the traditionaldocument formats.Fee: Day 1 & 2: CAPL Member $374.50

Non-Member $428.00Fee: Day 2 Only CAPL Member $267.50

Non-member $321.00

B.C. P&NG REGULATIONSOctober 29, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.This seminar will cover an overview of the BritishColumbia Petroleum and Natural Gas Act andassociated Regulations, including such topics as theland tenure system, Crown Sales and surface rights.

A question and answer period will follow thepresentation.Fee: CAPL Member $347.75

Non-Member $401.25

WELL SPACINGS & HOLDINGSOctober 31, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Emphasis will be placed on reviewing existingAlberta regulations and the consequences ofvariation from Normal Spacing Units throughpractical problems. Information sources will bediscussed in addition to the implications of the LaheeWell Classification and surface stakeholderconsiderations. Dispute resolution mechanisms willalso be discussed.Fee: CAPL Member $321.00

Non-Member $374.50

SELECTED DEVELOPMENTS INOIL & GAS LAW

3 Fridays Oct 18, Oct 25 and Nov 1, 20028:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This seminar will review the manner in which Courtshave dealt with selected issues in oil and gas law;illustrate the effect of said decisions on the everydaypractices and procedures of the industry;demonstrate how to identify similar problems in thefuture; provide practical suggestions on how to avoidor resolve said legal issues; and, most importantly,explain the rationale behind and the reasons for thesaid decisions and recommendations.Fee: CAPL Member $535.00

or $347.75 per dayNon-member $588.50

or $401.25 per day

Saskatchewan P&NG RegsNovember 5, 2002CAPL Operating Procedure OverviewNovember 6, 2002Royalty AgreementsNovember 7, 2002 (a.m.)CAPL Royalty ProcedureNov. 7, 2002 (p.m.)Introduction to Petroleum Land AdministrationNovember 13 & 14, 2002Effective Public InvolvementNov. 21, 2002

All prices include GST. For registration or more information on these or any other CAPL seminar, please contact the CAPL officeat 237-6635, fax 263-1620 or e-mail [email protected] Visit our website: www.landman.ca for the full calendar of seminars.


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Chris ArsenaultMaureen BaldwinDelores CampbellCory CardinalDerek CoppockRyan DallynJoanne DarbyCandice EstelleTanya Eyres

Delcy HealyBonnie JonesAmy LabrosseHelle MadsenLori McInroyCheryl NepinakLisa OlivierLeigha ParsonsCindy Raymond

Donna SchleyerSandra ScottCindy SeveriteBev ShawRuss TeedJenn TrebleGavin WigleMichelle Wilks

WELCOME TO OURNEW CAPLA MEMBERS!!

Cathy ArmstrongIndependentTo ExAlta Energy Inc.

Monica BaranecSummit Resources LimitedTo Vermilion Resources Ltd.

Margarete BaxterM.L. Baxter Consulting Ltd.To Great Northern Exploration Ltd.

Linda BigelowCanadian Natural Resources LimitedTo Conoco Canada Resources Limited

Lawrence FisherDevon Canada CorporationTo Vintage Petroleum Canada Inc.

Tina HendersonCaribou Land Services Ltd.To LandSolutions Inc.

Maxine KeoughPengrowth CorporationTo TransWorld Oil and Gas Ltd.

Monica L. KesjarVintage Petroleum Canada Inc.To Calpine Canada Resources Ltd.

Patti McGillIndependentTo Ice Energy Limited

Gigi PlesaVintage Petroleum Canada Inc.To Independent

Nancy WilkeyApache Canada Ltd.To EnCana Corporation

NAME CHANGESNola FleckTo Nola MacDonald

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•LOW PREMIUMS•SUPERIOR COVERAGE

•EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE•FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN

Authorized Broker for CAPLA MembersContact: Dianna Suttie

Phone: (403) 255-2876 Fax: (403) 252-7145

Group Insurance ProgramDesigned for

GROUP BENEFITS REMINDEREVERYONE BENEFITS!

CAPLA has arranged for its members to be eligible to belongto a comprehensive benefits program, including:

Group Life, Dependant Life, Accidental Death &Dismemberment, Long & Short Term Disability, Extended

Healthcare (Major Medical & Prescription Drugs), Vision Care,Dental, Health Spending Account

These benefits are available to you as a CAPLA Member, and inaddition to the benefits listed above, CAPLA members can feel

free to contact Dann Kepford for quotations forpersonal/corporate life insurance, disability and critical illness

quotations. Dann is a broker and can obtain quotes for theentire insurance market.

Please contact: Dann Kepford @ (403) 264-6690

CAPLA MEMBERSAUTO - HOME - COMMERCIAL

VACATION AND REVENUE PROPERTIES

CONGRATULATIONS!!! TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE

MYRA DRUMM MEMORIAL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ANNA WOJTOWICZ - MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE

JOANNA PELLETIER - OLDS COLLEGE

CHERYL NEPINAK - S.A.I.T

SANDY SANDHAR - UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND THE BEST TO ALL OF YOU!


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