By Heather Douglas “These illustrations suggest four general maxims[…]. The first is: remember that your motives are not always as altruistic as they seem to yourself. The second is: don’t over-estimate your own merits. The third is: don’t expect others to take as much interest in you as you do yourself. And the fourth is:…
Dear Roughneck Magazine: I read with great interest the article H2S Knockdowns included in the April 2017 issue of the Roughneck Magazine. As most of the readers of the Roughneck know, H2S is a hazard present in much of the day-to-day field work we do in our industry. It has, at times, taken its place…
By Dr. Wayne Ronhaar Guest Columnist In today’s cyber resiliency world, the key phrase is, “It’s not if you’re going to get hit – it’s when you’re going to get hit.” Cyber Terrorists are leveraging bleeding-edge technologies and automation to strike anywhere, anytime. Too often, oil and gas companies are bringing knives and swords to…
By Peter Haight Communications Officer, Alberta Blue Cross Even if most of your employees work in the field, you shouldn’t overlook the value of promoting wellness in your workplace. A commitment to workplace wellness not only helps your bottom line, it can help foster greater employee engagement and loyalty. As a leading benefits provider in…
By Scott Jeffrey I’ve long since given up expecting politicians to stop treating their game like a blood sport. Anything the opposing faction does is bad, and what should be reasoned critique descends into back-biting, name-calling, and “my budget’s better than yours” rhetoric. I’m not going to debate the most recent Saskatchewan and Alberta budgets…
By Maurice Walch Time to pull out those shoeboxes full of receipts and try to make sense of the changes to the tax legislation from the most recent Budget. Here are some things to keep in mind while you prepare to complete your tax return. What’s New in the Zoo? Selling your house? Big Brother…
