Community
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
Remembering to Remember
For many Canadians, the closest we’ve come to war is by watching movies. However, for the 2.3 million Canadians who have served in the military, as peacekeepers or in other capacities, war is an all t… Read more
Building Bridges over Troubled Waters
Alternative dispute resolution helps stakeholders overcome conflicts
Swiss psychologist Carl Jung said that the most intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calm that is not easily disturbed. That’s why alternative dispute resolution (ADR)… Read more
Animating Conversations Around Energy Development
An AER video series makes complex topics more accessible
You shouldn’t have to be an engineer, geologist, seismologist, or biologist to understand what’s going on in Alberta’s oilpatch. When Albertans asked for clear, straightforward information about oil a… Read more
What I Learned About Excellence
In 2014, the AER launched a project to help identify the key attributes of an “excellent” regulator, understand how the AER can adopt these attributes, and measure its progress.Tiffany Novotny, direct… Read more
Delivering the Facts, Plain and Simple
Resource website the source for AER news
The business of keeping Alberta’s energy industry on the straight and narrow can be a complex one. To wade through the complexities, the AER employs engineers, geoscientists, lawyers, environmental sc… Read more
A sneak peek into our world
Five things to know about the AER’s 2015/16 Annual Report
Annual reports—almost every organization produces one. They generally contain the same information: what’s happened over the last 12 months, what’s the plan for the next 12 months, and how the balance… Read more
