Category Archives: Natural Resources

What Zones Were the Subject of a Unitization Agreement?

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: Signalta Resources Limited v. Dominion Exploration Canada Limited, 2007 ABQB 636; Signalta Resources Limited v. Dominion Exploration Canada Limited, 2008 ABCA 437 PDF Version:  What zones were the subject of a unitization agreement? I blogged the trial decision … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Alberta and the Federal Election

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

The National Post recently ran a feature choosing different election theme songs for the federal political parties (see http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=822081). Critics of Alberta’s dismal turnout on voting day (52.9% of eligible voters) might suggest that the election itself deserved its own … Continue reading →

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Obtaining Leave to Intervene in a Leave to Appeal Application

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Nickie Nikolaou

Cases Considered: Provident Energy Ltd. v. Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2008 ABCA 316 PDF Version:  Obtaining Leave to Intervene in a Leave to Appeal Application This decision deals with a unique and interesting point of civil procedure. It answers the following … Continue reading →

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When Does a Royalty Owner not have to Pay for a Share of Processing Costs?

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Case Considered: 570495 Alberta Ltd. v. Hamilton Brothers Exploration Company, 2008 ABQB 413 PDF Version:  When does a royalty owner not have to pay for a share of processing costs? When does a royalty owner not have to pay for … Continue reading →

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The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Nigel Bankes

Cases Considered: In re Desoto Resources, Joffre Field, ERCB Decision 2008-47 PDF Version:   The ERCB asserts its jurisdiction to determine the validity of an oil and gas lease In an unusual decision the ERCB has asserted its jurisdiction to determine the … Continue reading →

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