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The Magazine of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen
September 2008
THE NEGOTIATOR
2008 CAPL Merit AwardsCAPL Honours Those Who Have Made Exceptional Contributions
The Lazy Man’s Option or Future Dating the 91 CAPL Lease Form
Bad, Bad, Bad
2008 CAPL Conference80s Fashion:
Don’tchya Just Love It?
2008CAPL
MeriTAwArdS
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2008–2009 CAPL Board of DirectorsPresident
Robert Telford, P.Land [ph] 403-503-5265Vice-President
Ken Gummo, P.Land [ph] 403-296-6044Director, Business Development
Frank Terner, P.Land [ph] 403-691-3056Director, Communications
Sue Klassen [ph] 403-645-8639Director, Education
Len Moriarity, P.Land [ph] 403-237-1448Director, Field Management
Noel Millions [ph] 403-645-2728Director, Finance
Dalton Dalik, P.Land [ph] 403-290-3669Director, Member Services
Margaret Ariss [ph] 403-539-1107Director, Professionalism
Robyn Van den Bon, P.Land [ph] 403-503-5276Director, Public Relations
Robin Thorsen [ph] 403-509-8182Director, Technology
Jason Tweten [ph] 780-462-4486Secretary/Director, Social
James Condon, P.Land [ph] 403-215-8614Past President
Cindy Rutherford, P.Land [ph] 403-539-1777 Suite 350, 500 – 5 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L5 [ph] 403-237-6635 [fax] 403-263-1620www.landman.ca
Betty Cousins [email protected] Grieve [email protected] Irene Krickhan [email protected] Steers [email protected]
Also in this issue
14 2008–2009 CAPL Board of Directors
18 Association Honors Bruce Gordon, P.Land for Long-time Service
24 CAPL 9-Ball Pool Tournament
24 PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge & Networking Event
25 2008 PLM Alumni Charity Golf Classic
THE NEGOTIATORThe Magazine of the Canadian Association
of Petroleum Landmen THE NEGOTIATOR
Features September 2008
2 2008 CAPL Merit Awards Margaret Ariss
8 Lazy Man’s Option Paul Negenman
9 Land Agents Licensing Chad Hughes, John Lanaras and Rob Pettifer
23 80s Fashion: Don’tchya Just Love It? Nathan Laviolette
In Every Issue12 Board Briefs – May, 2008
13 Board Briefs – June, 2008
15 Message from the Executive
17 Get Smart
19 Roster Updates
28 CAPL Calendar of Events
28 October Meeting
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The 2008 CAPL MeriT AwArds were PresenTed on ThursdAy, MAy 22, 2008 To individuALs And CoMPAnies ThAT hAve ConTribuTed TowArds The suCCess of CAPL during 2007.
The Merit awards are presented to those who
have made exceptional contributions through
their volunteer efforts, dedication, enthusiasm and
hard work. In keeping with tradition, CAPL hosted
a separate function to honour the outstanding
81 long term members.
2008 CAPL Merit Awards
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On behalf of the Merit Awards Committee, Ted Lefebvre intro-
duced the following award recipients:
friends of CAPLSuzanne Stone 4-H Alberta Foundation
Lorraine Monette Alberta Beef Magazine
Fred Ramsay Ramsay Dalton
Doug Dion CEO Productions
Bonnie Cioni Enerplus Group
CAPL Award of MeritWayne Lannan Suncor Energy Inc.
volunteer support AwardLandSolutions Inc. Ron Vermeulen
bright Lights AwardNikki Sitch Exoro Energy Inc.
distinguished Citizen AwardThere were no nominations received for this award.
herb hughes AwardThis year’s Herb Hughes Award was presented to Bob Garies.
Catherine Hughes, daughter of the late Herb Hughes, spoke about
her father and the meaning of the award. This was followed by
Deryl Hurl speaking about Bob’s numerous accomplishments and
volunteer hours dedicated to the CAPL. Bob has been a member of
the CAPL for 28 years.
Membership Pin recipientsThis year’s pin recipients were announced by Ted Lefebvre of
the Merit Awards Committee. On behalf of the Merit Awards
Committee and the Board of Directors, congratulations to all the
Pin and Award recipients.
Bright Lights Award Recipient: Nikki Sitch with Rob Telford
Herb Hughes Award: Catherine Hughes, Bob Garies and Rob Telford
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50 year pins: Margaret Ariss (Director), Chuck Simpson, Harlow Way and Rob Telford (President)
CAPL Award of Merit: Wayne Lannan and Rob Telford
Volunteer Support Award: Chad Hughes, Ron Vermeulen, Jan Peters-McKnight and Rob Telford
55 year pins: Margaret Ariss (Director), Jack Brown, Bud Hall and Rob Telford (President)
Friend of CAPL Award: Fred Ramsay and Rob Telford
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Seated: Gail Beattie, Jim Beattie (25 year pin). Standing: Dave Taylor, Ted Lefebvre, Margaret Ariss, Rodger Perry, Rob Telford & Clark Drader (25 year pin)
Friend of CAPL Award: Doug Dion and Rob Telford Friend of CAPL Award: Bonnie Cioni and Rob Telford
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Friend of CAPL Award: Suzanne Stone (4-H Alberta Foundation) and Rob Telford
Friend of CAPL Award: Lorraine Monettte (Alberta beef Magazine) and Rob Telford
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55 yearsJack Brown
Bud Hall
Bob Ross
50 yearsPhil Evans
Clifford Fiesel
Chuck Simpson
Harlow Way
45 yearsArthur Hazle
40 yearsNick Bauer
Don Copeland
Bob Fuller
Rob Pearson
Ralph Rushworth
35 yearsRick Anderson
Roy Beavers
Tom Berg
Jim Carriere
Mike Colijn
Greg Fletcher
Kristian Gowertz
Bob Grisack
Charles Hall
Hardy Isaak
Dale Jordan
Wilf Kaiser
Dave Krocker
30 yearsGlenn Booth
John Bowlen
Vivian Crandall
Rob Davidson
John Elick
Brian Evans
Lee Farquharson
Cam Hardy
Maureen Huck
Janet Jager
Gordon Johnston
John Kanderka
Peter McCombs
Garry McCullough
Cliff Mork
Ken Mossfeldt
Rae Mullaly
Ron Newborn
Terry O’Connor
Robert Poffenroth
Terry Prokopy
Tom Riddell
Jeff Ross
Bill Slipp
Michael Stone
25 yearsMike Balderston
Edward Barclay
Jim Beattie
Grant Birchall
Pete Boswell
Carol Carberry
Peter Carwardine
Clark Drader
Lynn Dyson
Allan Gilders
Greg Gonis
Robin Irwin
Dwaine Korsbrek
Terry Lawrence
Marianne Lewis
Roger MacKinnon
Gordon MacLeod
John Mannix
Jim Maxwell
Pat McCauley
Don Mewhan
Ken Murias
Deric Orton
Rene Prefontaine
Paul Pypers
Marilyn Rust
Bill Schlegel
Al Siemens
Jeff Simus
Scott Watson
Gary Weiler
Thom Vysohlid
Following the presentation, Rob Telford thanked the Merit Awards Committee
for their efforts in putting together a successful event: Jan Peters-McKnight –
Chair, Lynn Dyson and Ted Lefebvre m
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Lazy Man’s Optionfuture dating The 91 CAPL Lease form – bad, bad, bad
As i siT here on our house boAT on The shuswAP, hAving yeT AnoTher CoLd beverAge And doing My besT To ignore My kids, my mind drifts to think-
ing about potential problems with future dating freehold leases.
I mention this thought to my lovely wife and her eyes glaze over
and she remarks, yet again, on the theme of how utterly boring
my job must be. So, as usual, I smile, ignore my wife, and turn my
mind to the question of whether a landman should care about the
future dating of freehold leases. I really think so. Here’s why.
option Agreements (good)In the old days, when someone wanted to acquire a future free-
hold mineral lease on lands that were subject to a pre-existing
lease, they would acquire an option to lease from the fee simple
mineral owner. Options work because they are a present grant of
the option to acquire a future interest in the lands. Because an
option to acquire a profit à prendre is specifically enforceable, such
options are vested interests and are caveatable. Option agree-
ments have even been blessed by the Supreme Court of Canada as
enforceable in both contract law and under the land titles system.
Simple, straight forward. All is good.
Unfortunately, some broker or landman must have decided
that option agreements were just too much work. You need to
sign the option, pay option consideration, file an option caveat,
then exercise your option by letter to the lessor, sign and date
the attached lease and file another caveat. Yuck. Seems very hard.
Why not just sign a lease and make it effective in the future?
double dating the 91 CAPL Lease form (really bad)The worst attempt at future dating a 91 CAPL lease was the prac-
tise of amending the form by adding the words “to be effective on
____” after the date at the top of the lease. The lease thus reads:
“This indenture made on the 5th day of August 2008, to
be effective on the 1st day of November 2008”
This form of double dating may void the lease in its entirety as
it creates a potentially irresolvable ambiguity within the lease
terminology. This is because the 91 CAPL form uses various words
to describe the date of the lease, including:
(a) “commencing on the date hereof” when referring to
the primary term;
(b) “the date first written above” when referring to the
anniversary date; and
(c) “the date of this lease” when referring to the offset
well trigger date.
When you have only one date, there is no problem. When you have
two dates you have a big problem.
Most of the terms used to describe the lease date imply the
date of execution. This should be expected since the form is set
up to have only the execution date at the top. When you add a
second date (the new effective date) without any other modifica-
tions to the form, you have serious interpretation problems as
the form never contemplated this change. In such a case a court
may simply find the document void for ambiguity and declare the
lease a nullity.
At the very least you run the risk of the primary term being
found by a court to expire on the execution date and not the effec-
tive date. In our example this would occur almost three months
sooner than expected. Mighty big problem if you tend to spud your
wells right before the expiry of your freehold leases.
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future dating the 91 CAPL Lease form (Almost as bad)A somewhat less awful practise is to amend the date reference
in the 91 CAPL lease to read “This indenture made effective on the
1st day of November 2008”. Somewhat better but still potential
ambiguity. The problem will arise where the affidavit of execution
of the lessor clearly indicates the lease was signed well before the
effective date. In such a case we are still left to wonder what is
“the date hereof” under the lease.
effective date under the 99 CAPL Lease formThe ambiguity issue is resolved under the 99 CAPL lease which
adds a defined “effective date” and amends the date references
in the form to always refer to the effective date. So, contractual
ambiguity as an issue is eliminated. However we are still left with
the legal issue of the granting of a present demise.
Present demiseIn my view, a lease that is effective on a future date does not grant
a present demise on the date of execution, only on the effective
date. As a lessee holding such a document you really cannot argue
otherwise. If you argue that the lease is a valid grant on the date of
execution, then the lease is likely invalid (at least until the effec-
tive date) as a present demise could not be granted at that point
in time due to the existence of the prior lease granting exclusive
possession of the lands. This means that until the effective date of
the lease you have no enforceable agreement with the lessor and
certainly no interest in land. You are at risk of the lessor deciding
that he/she is unhappy with your lease terms and entering into
an option to lease with a third party. Such an option agreement
would be a present grant of a future right to lease. As the option is
a present vesting, it would be the earliest enforceable agreement
with the lessor.
An even worse possibility is that a court might find that the
execution date of the lease is the date of the attempt grant of a
present demise of the lands. As the lease was granted during the
term of a pre-existing lease of exclusive possession, the lessor is
unable to grant a present demise. It may be that such an improper
attempt to grant a present demise makes the lease void. For me,
this seems a somewhat harsh result. Courts have dealt with simi-
lar problems in commercial leases and have decided to simply
make the leases unenforceable during the pre-effective date
period, but thereafter valid. For me the real issue is why would
anyone take the risk?
Caveating – vested interest in LandIrrespective of the issue of the contractual validity of effective
date leases, a significant and unavoidable land titles problem
arises. The issue is that under the Land Titles Act a caveat is only
valid with respect to existing rights. You cannot register a caveat
prior to the date of the underlying agreement. A caveat can only
protect the interest (if any) of the caveator at the time the caveat
is registered. A caveat cannot protect interests subsequently
obtained by the caveator.
So again as per our example, the lease is actually signed
August 5, 2008 but effective November 1, 2008. You file your caveat
on August 10th. Your caveat actually refers to the interest being
protected as a lease “to be effective November 1, 2008”. In my
view this is a textbook example of an invalid caveat. The risk you
therefore face is an unscrupulous land owner getting a better
offer, signing a second lease and having the second lessee file a
caveat and taking proceedings to lapse your caveat. Under the
Torrens system (land titles law) once your bad caveat has lapsed
and removed from title, the second lessee’s caveat has priority
as against the world. As between third parties (you and the other
lessee) land titles law always beats contract law. This is true even
where the top lease is dated subsequent to the effective date of
your lease. Don’t start talking about suing the land owner for
breach of contract. Don’t want to hear it, never happens (although
you may conceivably receive damages).
Your only option is to caveat (or caveat a second time) after
the effective date of the lease (i.e. after November 1, 2008). If there
are no adverse caveats in the interim, then your post November 1,
2008 caveat will at least be valid on its face (although the underly-
ing lease may be invalid as discussed above). So time to dig out all
your effective date leases and re-caveat same. Just do it.
best PracticeThe moral of this article is simple: stop using effective date
leases for future leasing, and in particular stop amending the
91 CAPL form to try to make it an effective date lease. If you want
to top lease lands, do so by way of option. So long as you properly
administer your option file the result will be a valid and subsist-
ing lease.
It never ceases to amaze me how industry can create potential
problems in freehold leasing right from the very first line on the
top of the CAPL form. m
By Paul Negenman
Partner, EnerLaw LLP
Courts have dealt with similar problems in commercial leases and have
decided to simply make the leases unenforceable during the pre-effective
date period, but thereafter valid.
Established 1978
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Land Agents Licensing Times are Changing
over The PAsT Two yeArs we hAve wriTTen AbouT ChAnges To The LAnd AgenTs LiCensing ACT. In most instances these changes have been good and will
benefit industry and landowners, but there is one change that has
been on the forefront for over two years now and it’s a change that
will not be beneficial to any of these parties. This change is the
removal of 1 (c) (ii) from the Land Agents Licensing Act and it has
now been introduced to the Alberta Legislature as Bill 9. Clause
1 (c) (ii) of the Land Agents Licensing Act is part of the definition
of a Land Agent and is as follows; “a person who for a fee, which
includes accepting compensation for travel and other incidental
expenses, gives or offers advice to a owner or the owner’s agent
with respect to a negotiation for or acquisition of an interest in
land.” This clause prohibits anyone other than a licensed land
agent to acquire an interest in land is intended to keep unlicensed
people from acting as a Land Agent. The removal of this clause
opens the door for unlicensed people to act as Agent to the land-
owner with no standards of conduct, rules, or regulation.
Bill 9 was first introduced to the Alberta Legislature by
Medicine Hat MLA Len Mitzel May 6th of 2008. By May 28th Bill
9 had passed the second reading through the Alberta Legislature
and appeared to have momentum to be passed by the legislature.
Industry associations and members quickly met with various
members of the Legislative Assembly to express concerns with the
impacts this bill would have on industry, and equally as impor-
tant, our concerns with the lack of consultation with the industry.
A combination of these efforts and time prevented this bill from
going any further at this time, but it will take flight again at the
next session in October 2008.
As mentioned earlier, these changes to the Land Agents
Licensing Act proposed in Bill 9 have been a topic of discussion
for over two years now, and these discussions originate from some
landowners feeling that they do not have adequate resources
to draw from for representation when dealing with industry.
The intent of the current Legislative governance is to ensure
competence and fairness in negotiations between landowners
and industry. The concern industry has with Bill 9 is that it allows
anyone to represent a landowner and charge a fee without being
licensed or bound by any standards of conduct, rules, or regulation.
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This defeats the purpose of the current Legislative governance
which was originally enacted as a result of public pressure for
governance of Land Agents. Industry is supportive of making
revisions to the Land Agents Licensing Act in order to increase
the number of qualified land agents working for landowners, but
not at the cost of expertise and professionalism. Through proper
consultation with industry, the rural community, and the Registrar
of Land Agents, revisions can be made that will benefit both the
rural community and industry.
Bill 9 will hit the floor of the Legislature again in the fall
of 2008 and we are optimistic that industry efforts will help
preserve the original intent of the Land Agents Licensing Act.
Industry associations continue to be in contact with members of
the Legislative Assembly, and individuals working in the indus-
try continue to meet with their MLA to express concern with
Bill 9, and their willingness to assist in revising the Land Agents
Licensing Act in a more thoughtful manner. If you have concerns
regarding Bill 9 please contact your local MLA. If you have ques-
tions regarding Bill 9 please contact Mike Bellefeuille, Chair of
the CAPL Field Acquisition Management Committee. m
Written by: Chad Hughes
Edited by: John Lanaras and Rob Pettifer
Look what’s surfacedsuMMer hAs CoMe And gone And The f.A.M. CoMMuniCATions CoMMiTTee would like to welcome
you back to the “Look What’s Surfaced” section of The Negotiator.
We have several interesting articles coming your way in the
next few months including the article “The History of the Field
Acquisition Management Committee”, and the article “Retained
Surface Rentals in Alberta”. We hope you will find these articles to
be interesting and useful. m
Chad Hughes
F.A.M Communications Chair
Bill 9 will hit the floor of the
Legislature again in the fall of
2008, and we are optimistic that
industry efforts will help preserve
the original intent of the Land
Agents Licensing Act
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Board BriefsThe key issues discussed at the
CAPL board of directors’ Meeting
held May 10, 2008 at the CAPL
office:
In Attendance Absent Guests
D. Dalik R. Telford M. Ariss D. Grieve
K. Gummo F. Terner J. Condon K. Steers
S. Klassen R. Thorsen
N. Millions J. Tweten
L. Moriarity R. Van den Bon
C. Rutherford
Dalton Dalik presented a Treasurer’s Report as at April 30, 2008 •
showing CAPL investments totalling $1,233,372.94 Canadian
and $30,152.07 U.S. along with a cash balance of $47,245.24
Canadian and $1,721.20 U.S. The CAPL Scholarship Fund has a
balance of $107,594.10. There were no transfers made since the
last report.
Dalton Dalik advised that there have been some invoices that •
are still outstanding for 2007. He recommended Directors
ensure invoices are submitted on a timely basis. He also advised
Directors that only four people can sign contracts; any two of
the President, Vice President, Finance Director and Secretary.
In Margaret Ariss’ absence, Len Moriarity presented one student •
and fifteen active membership applications to the Board of
Directors, all of which were approved.
Robyn Van den Bon, Director of Professionalism, moved and the •
Board approved, the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for CAPL’s
Ethics Committee:
Chairman Ian Clark
Vice-Chairman Brad Goodfellow
Robyn Van den Bon advised that Jason Gouw recently wrote the PSL
exam and passed. He is the second member to obtain the PSL.
Noel Millions, moved and the Board approved, the following •
CAPL representatives:
Ray MacEachern Sour Gas Planning and Proliferation
Committee
Aldo Villani NEEMAC Committee (NorthEast Energy
and Mines Advisory Committee)
Rob Telford reminded Directors of the following:•
Review and provide comments to him on the draft Code of •
Conduct for CAPL Directors.
The next Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held June 3, 2008 •
at the CAPL Office.
The next General Meeting is a networking event with CAPL, •
CAPLA and IRWA at Flames Central on June 26, 2008. m
James Condon, P.Land
Secretary/Director, Social
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Board BriefsThe key issues discussed at the CAPL board of directors’
Meeting held June 3, 2008 at the CAPL office:
In Attendance Guest
M. Ariss C. Rutherford D. Grieve
D. Dalik R. Telford
J. Condon F. Terner
K. Gummo R. Thorsen
S. Klassen J. Tweten
N. Millions R. Van den Bon
L. Moriarity
Dalton Dalik presented a Treasurer’s Report as at May 31, 2008 •
showing CAPL investments totalling $1,233,372.94 Canadian
and $30,152.07 U.S. along with a cash balance of $150,857.37
Canadian and $721.20 U.S. The CAPL Scholarship Fund has a
balance of $107,594.10. There were no transfers made since the
last report.
Margaret Ariss presented eleven active and two student •
membership applications to the Board of Directors, all of which
were approved.
Robyn Van den Bon, Director of Professionalism, moved and the •
Board approved, a Code of Conduct for CAPL Directors. The Code
of Conduct will be posted on the CAPL website.
Robyn Van den Bon advised that Stephanie Hay recently wrote •
and passed the P.Land examination.
Frank Terner advised that he is currently looking for volunteers •
to work on various committees for Business Development.
Len Moriarity advised that the Education Committee has sched-•
uled a Surface Rights Board Preparation seminar in Grande
Prairie for June 18, 2008.
Margaret Ariss advised that the Roster Committee is currently •
looking for volunteers to assist in updating the printed copy of
the Roster.
Robyn Van den Bon advised that the Professionalism Manual •
is currently being updated with Trevor Williams as Chair of the
Committee.
Jason Tweten advised that the Technology Committee is •
currently looking for volunteers. The Committee will be look-
ing at redesigning the website as well as implementing on-line
payment for annual membership dues.
Robin Thorsen advised that the Public Relations Committee will •
be selling raffle tickets at the June 26, 2008 networking event
with proceeds going to the Alberta-4H Foundation.
Rob Telford reminded Directors of the following:•
The next Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held August 12, •
2008 at the CAPL Office.
The next General Meeting is a networking event with CAPL, •
CAPLA and IRWA at Flames Central on June 26, 2008. m
James Condon, P.Land
Secretary/Director, Social
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2008–2009 CAPL Board of Directors
Back row (left to right): James Condon, Dalton Dalik, Len Moriarity, Sue Klassen, Frank Terner, Noel Millions, Jason TwetenFront row (left to right): Margaret Ariss, Cindy Rutherford, Robert Telford, Ken Gummo, Robyn Van den Bon, Robin Thorsen
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Message from the Executive
The MAin foCus of The CoMMuniCATions PorTfoLio is To ensure The ConTenT of The CAPL NEGoTiAToR MAgAzine is inforMATive And reLevAnT To iTs MeMbershiP.
The Committee strives for excellence in layout, relevant
content, appropriate current event issues and Governmental
Regulatory changes. The Negotiator magazine provides the reader
with educational content including environmental, regulatory,
legal, professionalism and precedent setting documents.
One area we will focus on this year is the CAPL 60 year anni-
versary. We welcome editorial comment from you, the reader.
Our committee’s editorial team will assist you in all aspects of
writing and communicating your message. You will be given final
approval prior to publishing your article.
The dedicated committee strives to maintain a balance
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there is a waiting list for advertising, it is important to maintain
this balance for the benefit of all members.
As the Director of Communications, my role is to support the
Negotiator committee and its members in the effort to maintain
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Disclaimer, “all articles printed under an author’s name represent
the views of the author; publication neither implies approval or
the opinions expressed, nor accuracy of the facts stated.”
Besides having a lot of fun together, the Negotiator committee
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can all be proud of. The committee’s Coordinating Editor, Tom
Hunter, has many years of experience on the Negotiator team
and provides strong mentorship to newer members. Advertising
Editors, Clark Drader and Bradley Campbell, Feature Content
Editor, Candace Kendrick and Social Content Editor, Mark Horne…
thank you for the dedication, humour and professionalism you
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Please feel free to contact any of the committee members with
questions, concerns, requests or suggestions.
I would also like to thank the Editorial Committee: Kellie
Stante, Mary Grant, Jennifer Ho, Mark Innes, Claire Jenkins, John
Knox, Nielsen Rand and Joe Swift.
On behalf of the Negotiator Committee, I would like to thank
McAra Printing and Folio Publication Design’s Rachel Hershfield
who are both invaluable to the Negotiator team as well as being
very professional.
In ending, my heartfelt thanks go out to you, the member-
ship, for this past year in electing and supporting me and I will
endeavor to add value this coming year. m
Sue Klassen
Director, Communications
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Get SmartThe CAPL education Committee is pleased to present the following courses:
(PSL) Negotiating Skills For Surface Land Agents –
Medicine Hat (New Date)september 17, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
CAPL, along with Calgary based Conflict Solutions is pleased to
offer a course entitled Negotiation Skills for Surface Land Agents.
Well Spacings And Holdings
october 2, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is designed to help become familiar with the
concepts and regulations associated with drilling spacing units
and target areas in Alberta and BC.
Royalty Agreements
october 6, 2008 8:30 am to 12:00 noon
This seminar is designed for industry personnel who require a
good understanding of agreements commonly used in relation to
the production of joint venture oil and gas.
CAPL Royalty Procedure
october 6, 2008 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
This seminar is intended for landmen, administrators, lawyers
and production accounting personnel requiring a senior level
review of the CAPL Royalty Procedure.
Geology
october 7 & 8 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
This seminar is designed for oil and gas personnel that require a
general understanding of geological prospect evaluation. Landmen,
technologists and other personnel involved in written or oral
communication with the geological department will benefit from
attending this seminar.
CAPL operating Procedure: operational issues
october 9, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This is a one day seminar directed at Industry personnel who
require a working understanding of the CAPL Operating Procedure
and how it addresses specific operational issues currently facing
our Industry
CAPL 2007 operating Procedure
october 14, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is intended for anyone who is seeking to learn
about the new 2007 Operating Procedure. All experience levels
are welcome but it should be noted that the course will not be
focussed on the basics of the Operating Procedure.
(PSL) Preparing For A Surface Rights Board Hearing
(New Date)october 15, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is for individuals who require a better understanding
of the Surface Rights Board hearing process from start to finish.
Alberta P&NG Regulations
october 16, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This is intended for land personnel who require an understanding
and working knowledge of the Alberta Mines and Minerals Act and
associated regulations as it relates to P&NG tenure.
PSL: Farm And Ranching Practices
october 20, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is intended for surface land agents and other industry
personnel. It will focus on all aspects of farming and ranching prac-
tices. Upon completion of the course, land agents will have a basic
understanding of the key aspects of farm and ranching practices.
British Columbia P&NG Regulations
october 21, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is intended for land personnel who require an
understanding and working knowledge of the British Columbia
Petroleum and Natural Gas Act and associated regulations.
Fundamentals of oil And Gas Law
october 22 & 23, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is designed for industry personnel who require an
understanding of the fundamental concepts of oil and gas law.
Conventional Exploration Agreements – Junior Level
(New Date)october 29, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
This seminar is intended for those landmen, contract analysts
and administrators requiring an introductory understanding of
conventional exploration agreements. m
Registration can be done online at www.landman.ca. Full course
descriptions can be found in the 2008 CAPL Course Calendar
which is available online at www.landman.ca. For further
information, please contact the CAPL office either by
phone at 237-6635, or email [email protected].
Contact: John Pullar or Ken Holmes800, 734 – 7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3P8
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Association Honors Bruce Gordon, P.Land for Long-time Service
on JuLy 16, 2008, MeMbers of The ProfessionALisM CoMMiTTee of The CAPL honored Bruce Gordon, P.Land,
with a plaque for his 24 years of dedication to the Committee and
the Association.
Bruce was instrumental in the initiation of the P.Land program,
partaking in the preparation of the P.Land manual, authoring
portions of the exam and marking the exam. He also arranged for
many of us to re-write the exam at his office after not making the
grade the first try.
He has served on the Committee in various capacities through-
out his tenure, becoming someone the members of the Committee
could always look to for advice and council.
On behalf of the Committee and the Association, as Chairman
of the Committee, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to
Bruce for his contribution to our profession. m
David F. Holmes, P.Land
Chairman, CAPL Professionalism Committee
Calgary, AB403.290.0008
Edmonton, AB780.414.0008
Bentley, AB403.748.2661
Lloydminster, AB780.870.5226
Victoria, BC250.389.2212
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Roster Updates
Wendi Abercrombie Cyries energy inc.
to independent
Don Austin Capex exploration Ltd.
to independent
Tom Berg, P.Land Connacher oil and gas Limited
LanLea resources Ltd.
David Bernatchez northern Challenger exploration Ltd.
to independent
Linda Bigelow independent
to harvest operations Corp.
Mary Lynne Bryan kereco energy Ltd.
to Cadence energy inc.
Darcy Bury-Opel independent
to Megawest energy Corp.
Kevin Burke-Gaffney, P.Land escavar energy inc.
to independent
Mike Charles, P.Land rsX energy inc.
to richmount Petroleum Ltd.
Dali Courtright Penn west Petroleum Ltd.
to independent
George Cracco Cracco Land Corp.
to Amarone oil & gas Ltd.
on the Move
new MembersThe following members were approved by a Motion
on June 3, 2008:
Applicant Current Employer Sponsors
Active
Tyson Callicott integrity Land inc. noel Millions
Thomas staines
Jason Tweten
Ryan Clark Mcnally Land ian Clark, P.Land
services Ltd. noel Millions
robyn van den bon, P.Land
Frank Eldridge enCana Corporation robert d’Adamo
Philip Plotkins, P.Land
kevin walz
Jesse Griffith Petroglobe inc. ryan dallyn
don McPherson
Agostino Pezzente
Deana Lee independent shawn brown
barbara Logan
Lorne schwetz
Kathy Luther enCana Corporation Terry Johnson
Alan Powell
esther watt
Dave McNally Mcnally Land Michael Anderson
services Ltd. noel Millions
robert Telford, P.Land
Mohammad Sabir husky oil operations Mike Colijn, P.Land
Limited Jennifer Jan
Cam urquhart
Steve Sawyer nAL resources Limited Thomas staines
Jason Tweten
evelyn vandenhengel, P.Land
Raelynn Thomson Quicksilver resources Jason gouw, PsL
Canada inc. dan Legault
ron vermeulen, P.Land
Susan Williams ConocoPhillips Canada stephanie hay, P.Land
david Mcguinnes
shauna strong
Student
Ryan Annesley university of Calgary robert schulz
Nicholas Stavropoulos university of Calgary robert schulz m
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Patricia Elasz sword energy inc.
to galleon energy inc.
Lisa Elliott independent
to energy Transfers Ltd.
Grant Fagerheim kereco energy Ltd.
to Cadence energy inc.
Alayne Fernquist independent
to daylight energy Ltd.
Scott Godsman Prospex resources Ltd.
to independent
Marilyn Gosling samson exploration Ltd.
to gosling enterprises Ltd.
Jesse Griffith Petroglobe inc.
to Cavalier Land Ltd.
Bruce Hall, P.Land redcliffe exploration inc.
to independent
Daniel Halper Apache Canada Ltd.
to ConocoPhillips Canada Limited
T. Michelle Holt Cyries energy inc.
to galleon energy inc.
Steve Irish, P.Land nAPA energy Ltd.
to Triton energy Corp.
Greg Johnson, P.Land Triton energy Corp.
to J2 energy inc.
Guy Jones vast resources Ltd.
to scollard energy inc.
Leanne Juneau Talisman energy inc.
to redcliffe exploration inc.
James Junker burmis energy inc.
to nordegg resources inc.
Edward Kalthoff, P.Land innova exploration Ltd.
to independent
Candace Kendrick ConocoPhillips Canada Limited
to Caltex energy inc.
Sherry Koftinoff Penn west Petroleum Ltd.
to independent
Chris Koichopolos 658903 Alberta Limited
to ConocoPhillips Canada Limited
Glenn Kruyssen, P.Land independent
to gkk Land Consulting services Ltd.
Tracy Kurtz Trilogy energy LP
to Lario oil & gas Company
Wayne Lannan, P.Land suncor energy inc.
to independent
Dan Legault Traverse Landgroup Ltd.
to independent
George Lepine Pearl exploration & Production Ltd.
to george Lepine Prof. Corp.
Marianne Lewis rife resources Ltd.
to independent
Cherie Lomheim Arcan resources Ltd.
to enerplus group
Jerry Low enCana Corporation
to independent
Andrew Lynch TAQA north Ltd.
to enerplus group
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Nathan MacBey kereco energy Ltd.
to Cadence energy inc.
Debbie MacDonald nAL resources Management Limited
to glencoe resources Ltd.
Rhonda Martin rider resources Ltd.
to nuvista energy Ltd.
Tim Martin, P.Land nexen inc.
to independent
Tara McDonald independent
to husky oil operations Limited
Elizabeth McIntosh True energy inc.
to Mcintosh Land Consulting
Todd Meulenbeld Cavalier Land Ltd.
to independent
Glenn Miller MgM energy Corp.
to southern Pacific resource Corp.
Trevor Murray iteration energy Ltd.
to dee Three exploration Ltd.
Morley Mychaluk sierra vista energy Ltd.
to radius resources Corp.
Scott Nalder independent
to Primary Petroleum Corporation
Colin Ogilvy, P.Land rival energy Ltd.
to silverback energy Ltd.
Preston Phillips scott Land & Lease Ltd.
to Trilogy energy LP
Rick Pollock enCana Corporation
to independent
Ken Pretty rival energy Ltd.
to silverback energy Ltd.
Terry Prokopy Primewest energy inc.
to TAQA north Ltd.
Laura Quinn Canadian natural resources Limited
to duvernay oil Corp.
Heather Rampersaud direct energy Marketing Limited
to westfire energy Ltd.
Murray Robertson, P.Land Compton Petroleum Corporation
to independent
Joanne Schadt Primary Petroleum Corporation
to independent
Tyler Semashkewich independent
to Altagas utilities inc.
David Shenstone black goose holdings inc.
to Pengrowth Corporation
Nikki Sitch exoro energy inc.
to seven energy (Canada) inc.
Joanna Skukan standard energy inc.
to Canadian natural resources Limited
Gwen Smiley independent
to stone Mountain resources Ltd.
Marie Snow TAQA north Ltd.
to independent
Kellie Stante Arch energy inc.
to Canadian natural resources Limited
Susan Targett, P.Land independent
to seven generations energy Ltd.
Rhonda Trautman Cyries energy inc.
to zargon oil & gas Ltd.
Ann Walsh independent
to duvernay oil Corp.
Geoffrey Waterman newmont Mining Corporation
of Canada Limited
to franco-nevada Corporation
Cari Williams sword energy inc.
to TAQA north Ltd. m
in MemoriamIt is with deepest sadness that the CAPL announces the passing
of a long term member. Jim Chaput passed away Wednesday,
May 7, 2008 at the age of 71; only six days after being diagnosed
with leukemia. He became a member of the CAPL in 1970, served
as CAPL President in 1978 and was a life member. Jim was awarded
the Herb Hughes Memorial Award in 1986, which is the highest and
most prestigious CAPL award for his outstanding contributions
and exemplary professional conduct. Jim was born and raised
in Calgary and earned a business degree from the University of
Oklahoma. He began his oil and gas career in 1964 at Kerr-McGee
in Calgary and later joined Canadian Hunter Exploration in 1973
and also served as board chairman at a private school, the Calgary
Academy, for 25 years. m
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80s Fashion: Don’tchya Just Love It?
iT wAs The TiMe when PoP divA MAdonnA Crooned Like A virgin
in her lacy tops and fishnet stockings, worn
with short skirts and adorning loads of
jewelry. Perceived by some as ‘shocking’,
she left an indelible mark during her time.
Yeah! We are talking about the rocking 80s.
With heavy influences from the music industry and MTV, it
was during this time, the younger generation, in their bid to be
hip and cool, rushed to all the nearest shopping areas to emulate
their favorite star. Movies like Footloose and Flashdance with their
ripped sweatshirts, made a huge style statement and influenced
the minds and hearts of the younger generation. Accessories such
as Ray Ban sunglasses were immortalized by the movie Top Gun.
At the same time that Top Gun was popular on the big screen,
people were captivated by the adventures of two tough but cool
cops in the show Miami Vice. The t-shirt with designer jacket look
was often accompanied by the ‘designer stubble’ look that was
popularized by Don Johnson along with a propensity to wear
shoes without socks.
Fashion in the 80s was also more than just influences from
movies and the music industry; it was about a whole lot of people
trying to make a statement about their own individuality.
Denim got a new look being acid washed and it found its way
into the wardrobes of many. These streaked jeans became hugely
popular with both male and female fashion enthusiasts. Teamed
with red or black studded jackets (inspired by Michael Jackson)
and accessorized with fingerless gloves, it was not an uncommon
sight to see the teens trying their best to emulate their pop idols.
Reflecting a time when
hair metal acts like Mötley
Crüe, Poison, and Skid Row
were extremely popular, the
glammed out rock star look
took on new heights. Glam
metal performers became
infamous for their debauched
lifestyles of late-night parties
and fans everywhere wanted
to emulate their look. Long
teased hair along with tight
denim or leather, spandex,
makeup, jewelry, fishnets and
headbands could been seen at any concert and most high schools
with the music pumping from a Trans-Am.
This was also the time for flashy bling. Right from the shoul-
der pads to the earrings, it was all screaming for attention.
Bands like the Human League popularized the asymmetrical look
in hairstyle. It could be wild as if teased by the wind or simply
splashed with loud colors. Volume for the hair using mousse or
hair spray, topped with glitter for some, caught on hugely.
Apart from bling, some of the various trends that took shape
in the 80s included tattooing, body piercing, wearing multiple
watches on one arm or even sporting ‘shades’ at night.
Finally who can forget Jane Fonda’s aerobic videos and Olivia
Newton John’s Physical music video. Dancewear such as leg warm-
ers and different colored leggings gained popularity among the
women in the 80s and it was no longer restricted to the dance
floor. It became a style statement when combined with casual
wear and could be seen on any given day on the streets or at the
night clubs.
No matter what style you preferred to wear in the 80s, the
“Back to the 80s” theme night promises to take you back in time to
reminisce about the trendy … and those who weren’t! m
Nathan Laviolette
Activities Committee
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When: Friday October 10, 2008
12:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Renfrew Athletic Park
Ed Corbett Stadium
814 – 13th Avenue N.E.
The PeTroLeuM LAndMAn undergrAduATe soCieTy (PLus) is proud to present the
annual PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge & Networking Event!
Come join us for the first opportunity of the 2008/2009 school
year for local landmen to interact with 3rd and 4th year students
in the PLM program at the Haskayne School of Business. There is
no cost for industry, $10 for students, and approximately 50 spaces
available. Act quickly to reserve your spot so you can play!
Please visit www.ucalgary.ca/~landman/ for more information
or e-mail [email protected] to register for this great event. m
CAPL 9-Ball Pool TournamentThe 11th annual CAPL 9-Ball Tournament was held Thursday,
May 8th, 2008 at the Garage in Eau Claire Market and as in past
years, a lot of fun was had by over 50 attendees and spectators.
The winners at the end of the evening were as follows:
Winners: “A” Side: Luke McLaron, Dean Barrett
“B” Side: Moi and Marty Niwa
Runners up: “A” Side: Chris Lamb, Andrew Mercer
“B” Side: Matthew Potts, Robyn Van den Bon
On behalf of the committee members I would like to thank all
of the participants, spectators and especially the sponsors listed
below. Without our sponsors generous contribution this tourna-
ment would not be possible.
A special thanks to the 2008 9-Ball committee which includes
Clark Drader, Hank Radomski, Brad Purdy and Jordan Murray.
In addition I would like to thank RK (Bob) Howard and Harry Ediger
for their help in coordinating the event as I was out of town and
unable to attend this year.
Murray Wade
Chairman
sponsors:Acquired Land Management
Altus Geomatics
Bilmac Resources Ltd.
Cavalier Land Ltd.
Devon Canada Corporation
geoLOGIC systems ltd.
Global Oilfield Surveys
McNally Land Services
Midwest Surveys
Miller Thomson LLP
Petroland Services (1986) Ltd.
Ranger Land Services Ltd.
Scott Land & Lease
Standard Land Company
Storm Energy Ltd.
Taqa North
Thackray Burgess m
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2008 PLM Alumni Charity Golf ClassicThe 18Th AnnuAL PLM ALuMni ChAriTy goLf CLAssiC
was held on July 18, 2008 to another sold-out audience of over
160 golfers. Sunny skies (and maybe the odd rain shower), warm
temperatures and great golf were on the scorecard for the day and
once again no one left disappointed! This year we surpassed $16,000
in donations to our two charities of the Tour For Kids and Calgary
Reads. Many thanks to our generous sponsors for their never-ending
support in helping us improve the tournament each year.
Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to all
the generous companies who supported us with donations.
Once again a huge thank you must be given to the organizing
committee who endured countless hours of organizing and plan-
ning for the tournament.
Watch for next year’s tournament on July 17, 2009. Be sure to
send your forms in early as this year’s tournament sold out in less
than ½ hour. Thanks again to all participants and let the games
begin for next year!
Nathan MacBey
Chairman
Prize bucket sponsorsBear Mountain Golf & Country Club
Britt Land Services
Demchuk & Day Inc.
Ed Williams Menswear
Explorer Software Solutions Ltd.
Focus Corporation
Heenan Blaikie LLP
Labatt’s Breweries
Maltais Geomatics Inc.
Merle Norman – Market Mall
Nexen Inc.
Regent Resources Ltd.
Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
WestJet Airlines
hole sponsorsAltus Geomatics Ltd.
Baytex Energy Trust
Cavalier Land Ltd.
Crescent Point Energy Trust
Divestco Inc.
Integrity Land Inc.
McElhanney Land Surveys Ltd.
Midwest Surveys Inc.
Miller Thomson LLP
Open Range Energy Corp.
Petroland Services (1986) Ltd.
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Ranger Land Services Ltd.
Severo Energy Corp.
Standard Land Company Inc.
Talisman Energy Inc.
TriStar Oil & Gas Inc.
Touchdown Land Consultants Ltd.
Western Land Services Co. Ltd.
first Tee Prize sponsorsgeoLOGIC Systems Ltd.
Scott Land & Lease Ltd.
Thackray Burgess
Team Photo sponsorBellamont Exploration Ltd.
Explorer Software Solutions Ltd.
Maltais Geomatics Inc.
beat the hack sponsorDivestco Inc.
Focus Corporation
golf Towel sponsorLandSolutions Inc.
drink sponsorsGalleon Energy Inc.
Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.
Mulligan Prize sponsorsGrizzly Resources Ltd.
hot dogsXI Technologies Inc.
ball sponsorEOG Resources Canada Inc.
breakfast sponsorsIntrepid Energy Corporation
water sponsorPrecision Geomatics Inc.
Cart sponsorPenn West Energy Trust
driving range sponsorFugro SESL Geomatics Ltd. m
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CAPL Calendar of Eventsseptember 1 Monday Labour Day 2-6 Tues-Sat Salmon Fishing 3 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 9 Tuesday Ethics & Fiduciary Duties 9 Tuesday Board Meeting 10 Wednesday 10K Road Race 10 Wednesday BC Land Sale 10-11 Wed-Thurs Directive 056 & Directive 60 (PSL Course) 13 Saturday Trap Shoot 16 Tuesday Production Agreements 17 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 17 Wednesday Negotiating Skills for Surface Land Agents
(PSL Course – Medicine Hat) 21-24 Sun-Wed 2008 CAPL Conference 30 Tuesday Groundwater Effects (PSL Course) m
october 1 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 1 Wednesday Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation 2 Thursday Well Spacings & Holdings 6 Monday Saskatchewan Land Sale 6 Monday Royalty Agreements / CAPL Royalty Procedure 7-8 Tues-Wed Geology 7 Tuesday Board Meeting 9 Thursday CAPL Operating Procedure; Operational Issues 10 Friday PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge 13 Monday Thanksgiving Day 14 Tuesday CAPL 2007 Operating Procedure 14 Tuesday CAPL 60th Anniversary Celebration 15 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 15 Wednesday BC Land Sale 15 Wednesday Preparing For A Surface Rights Board Hearing
(PSL Course) 16 Thursday Ethics 16 Thursday Alberta P&NG Regulations 16 Thursday General Meeting 20 Monday Farming & Ranching Practices (PSL Course) 21 Tuesday British Columbia P&NG Regulations 22-23 Wed–Thurs Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Law 29 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale 29 Wednesday Conventional Exploration Agreements:
Junior Level 31 Friday Halloween m
October MeetingCAPL 60th Anniversary Celebrationspecial guest: Jebb finkTuesday, october 14, 2008
Cocktails: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Ballroom
700 Centre Street S.E.
Members: No Charge
Guests: $89.25 (includes GST)
PLeAse CoMe And refLeCT on 60 very ProduCTive yeArs wiTh your feLLow CAPL MeMbers And guesTs. The evening will feature premium dining and special entertainment
which is gratis to members thanks to the CAPL and its generous spon-
sors such as geoLOGIC Sytems Ltd. All members are required to confirm
their attendance by return email or fax. Only guests are required to
purchase a ticket. Please fax or email requests and guest tickets will be
sent to your office with an invoice. Fax Registration Form to (263-1620)
Attn: Karin Steers or email [email protected]. Please confirm your
attendance prior to noon on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. m
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