Community
When Voices Matter
AER book discusses parallels between western and indigenous decision-m…
All of our voices matter. Whether we speak in unison or one at a time, in one language or another, in harmony or in discord, we all have the right to be heard. We know indigenous peoples want their vo… Read more
Conversations About Energy en Français
AER video series on resource development now in both of Canada’s offic…
When you travel to another country, it is important to learn a few key phrases to get around. Google translate can only do so much, and if you have ever asked for a “double-double” outside of Canada,… Read more
Building Tomorrow Together
AER looks to strengthen relationships with indigenous communities
As a country, we’re gaining a greater understanding of the challenges our indigenous communities face. We can’t take back the past, but our journey towards truth and reconciliation calls on us to reco… Read more
Burgers, Booths, and Banter
Synergy group barbecue lets industry, residents share ideas and find s…
For the residents of one Alberta town, the mouth-watering aroma of meat on the grill and baked beans enticed many to escape the hot spring weather. On this blazing June day, nearly 80 people trickled… Read more
And That’s the Year That Was
Five Things About the AER’s 2016/17 Annual Report
Like many corporate entities, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) gives a yearly account of its activities. Today we did just that, releasing our 2016/17 annual report. Through stories, videos, graphic… Read more
Celebrating Indigenous Cultures
Celebrating Indigenous Cultures
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and for many indigenous people in Canada, it is an important day of cultural significance. The idea for a national day to celebrate indigenous cultu… Read more
A Day Like No Other
An AER employee’s emotional experience during the Fort McMurray wildfi…
It’s hard for Chuck MacDonald to think about that day early last May. It brings back memories and feelings that he’d rather keep tucked away in a place where they can’t get out. But as the first anniv… Read more
Let’s Talk Fracking
AER video explains how it’s done and how we ensure it’s safe
Hydraulic fracturing—commonly known as “fracking”—is in the news a lot. But you may be surprised to learn that it’s not that new. Hydraulic fracturing—a technique to break up the rocks deep inside the… Read more
Not Every Crisis Calls for Protective Gear
Bonnyville field centre staff donate to crisis centre
Crises take many shapes; sometimes it’s a well blowout, other times it’s a community in need. When the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) Bonnyville Field Centre staff learned that a local crisis centre… Read more
Conversation, not Confrontation
Synergy groups bring communities and companies to the table
On Christmas Day, 1974, Judy Winter and her husband took ownership of a family farm in a community that looks very different today. From her kitchen window, Winter can see the Rockies, cows in the fie… Read more
