Accomplishments

Our first accomplishment was the enforcement of a " No Flare" zone the largest in the province of Alberta. This was a huge advancement for the group as over a long period of time the residents had grown to fear the flares especially those of the sour gas.

We went on to join EnCana in altering their operational practices to better suit the needs of the community. These changes were adopted by EnCana and put into practice in the larger area called The Chinook Business Zone, a zone far larger than that of our group.

With the need for better ways to understand the type of developments happening in the area, a mapping system was implemented. This system has equipped the members with the knowledge of the location of all wells in Bow North Synergy Association / IC/PIA boundaries the type of well, sweet or sour, their content if applicable, and the complete infrastructure of pipelines buried beneath the area. It also allows all stakeholders to keep track of these developments and work towards smaller footprints on our lands that reflects in more responsible resource development.

An accomplishment that is held in high regard is the fact that even after a long and strongly contested hearing and the constant showing of differing views at every meeting by all our members, industry, regulatory and residents, we are still at the table trying to come to consensus on these issue. The bottom line is that no matter what our beliefs are we must find a way to allow others their beliefs.

With the mandate given by the legislature there is the belief that residents+ industry + regulatory board = SOLUTION