The Wetaskiwin Synergy Initiative formed in 2006 with members from oil and gas companies active in the Wetaskiwin County area as well as community representatives, the ERCB and AENV.
WSI is open to anyone interested in participating. Meetings involve round table discussions of issues/concerns, information on oil and gas industry activities and planning for public information sessions. All meetings are facilitated and operate under the guidelines: transparent, open, honest and respectful.
WSI meets the third Wednesday of every second month. Meeting locations vary but include Lone Ridge Hall, Usona Hall, Angus Ridge Hall or Wetaskiwin County.
Our Misson:
Better communication, understanding and information sharing between landowners, community and energy development companies operating in the Wetaskiwin area.
Our Vision:
To develop and maintain a positive working relationship with energy development companies, landowners, residents and regulators within the community of Wetaskiwin to assist in proactively planning energy development activities in the Wetaskiwin area.
Our Values:
Timely, Proactive, Inclusive, Positive
Next Meeting
- WSI is organizing an information session on hydraulic fracturing for Thursday, March 22 at 1 pm at the Moose Hall in Wetaskiwin. Mark your calendars and check back here for more details on speakers
- Next regular meeting will be Wednesday, April 18th at 9:30 am at the Best Western Wayside Inn in Wetaskiwin.
- WSI is also planning its 3rd Annual June BBQ with the Calumet Synergy Association. Details TBA
Goals
- Document an evolving set of appropriate and comprehensive recommended practices and processes for energy development in the Wetaskiwin area.
- Provide opportunities for education, awareness and understanding both within the Wetaskiwin Synergy Initiative and the community at large.
- Develop and maintain a current list of contact information for energy development companies, operators and regulators in the Wetaskiwin area.
- Meet regularly to share information and concerns within the Wetaskiwin Synergy Initiative.
Participants
Wetaskiwin Synergy Initiative is open to any interested in participating. There is no membership fee for community landowners and residents.
WSI membership includes:
Nexen:
Ken Baxter
Tel. 780-312-0648
ken_baxter@nexeninc.com
Quicksilver Resources:
Community
Contact:
Jaime
Lawrence
Main:(403) 537-3226
Cell: (403)
771-8455
jlawrence@qrinc.ca
ConocoPhillips Canada:
Leon Heck,
Operations Leader
5017 - 49th Avenue
Rimbey, AB
T0C 2J0
(403) 843-2887,
ext. 102
EnCana Corporation:
Darcy
Allen
403-787-7101,
403-704-3236
(Cell),
403-290-2288 (fax),
darcy.allen@encana.com
Don
Letwinetz
403-783-7130,
403-704-5815
(cell)
403-783-7136 (fax)
Donald.letwinetz@encana.com
Ember Resources:
Ryan
Degenstein
1-877-698-8990
2400,
300-5th Ave S.W
Calgary,AB
T2P 3C4
24hr
# 1-888-362-7370
Taqa North:
Glen Kuzio
780-789-3775
780-914-6578 cell
PennWest Energy:
Christine Beerman
403-843-4944 ext 105
430-844-3935 cell
CNRL:
Rod Scoville
Box 2095, Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0
Off: (403)
742-6720 ext. 33
Cell:(403)
741-7315
Tom Roth, Area
Production Foreman
St. Albert Office
Off: (780)
460-6728 ext. 294
Cell: (780)
288-5160
County of Wetaskiwin: www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca
City of Wetaskiwin: www.wetaskiwin.ca
Energy Resources Conservation Board: www.ercb.ca
Alberta Environment: www.alberta.environment.ca
Contact Us
E-mail: wsi@synergyalberta.ca
WSI's Neighbours
- Pigeon Lake Watershed Association
- Battle Lake Watershed Synergy Group
- Calumet Synergy Group
- City of Wetaskiwin
- Wetaskiwin County
News and Events
WSI held a two-part series of information nights with the Farmer's Advocate Office. Speaker Carol Goodfellow explained to landowners in attendance everything from the basics of how surface and mineral ownership works to the differences between a signed lease agreement and a right-of-entry order and how to decide which one meets your needs best.
Emergency Contacts
Nexen: 1-780-312-2222
Quicksilver Resources Canada: 1-866-537-2455
ConocoPhillips Canada: 1-800-661-9525
EnCana Corporation: 1-403-645-3333
CNRL: 1-888-878-3700
Maverick Oil and Gas: 1-403-948-9893
Advantage Oil and Gas Ltd. - 1-866-266-5623
Ember Resources: 1-888-362-7370
Taqa North: 1-800-216-8062
PennWest Energy: 1-877-792-2990

