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In ThIs IssueWomen in the Field

Rig 655 Profile

Scholarship Winners

What’s Happening?

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Message from Management

Change is as Good as a HolidayMany changes have taken place at Savanna since I last wrote the Message from Management. Since then we have experienced the addition of two companies; the departure and arrival of many new people; the moving of equipment in and out of countries; changes in policies, procedures, IT systems, procurement; and the addition of a Technical Services Group, just to name a few. What does all this mean for Savanna and its employees? When I look at these changes, I see opportunity—opportunity for all of Savanna’s stake holders—whether investors, employees, suppliers, customers, etc…

I know my enthusiasm for growth and change is not shared by all, but what an exciting time we have in front of us if we embrace it and more importantly look for it! The world markets and economy are constantly viewed with uncertainty, but one thing is for certain: Savanna has the ability to grow and change as needed to be successful if its people look for it. This puts the people of Savanna in a position of opportunity.

Recent conversations have focused on many aspects of opportunity, but our people and providing opportunity for them is one example that comes up regularly. While we are not certain what this looks like, we are exploring any and all ideas; for example, can a Derrickhand from drilling go to Well Servicing when his rig is down? Can a Rig Manager from Well Servicing fill in on a drilling rig? Can a shop foreman from drilling assist with equipment being built for the rental division? Often our first thought is no, but what if we offered training? We need to explore any and all opportunities to grow and share talent and wealth within our organization. We don’t have to hit a home run every time we step up to the plate with and idea, but we sure can’t hit a home run, if we don’t even get in the batters box. Accepting and working with change is not easy, but it is required if we are moving forward as an organization.

Recently myself and several members of the SWS group where exposed to a reading that I would like to share, I think it sums up the need for exploration, new ideas and a need for change very well:

I’m sitting in a quiet room at the Millcroft Inn, a peaceful little place hidden back among

the pine trees about an hour out of Toronto. It’s just past noon, late July, and I’m listening to the desperate sounds of a life-or-death struggle going on a few feet away.

There’s a small fly burning out the last of its short life’s energies in a futile attempt to fly through the glass of the windowpane. The whining wings tell the poignant story of the fly’s strategy—try harder.

But it’s not working.The frenzied effort offers no hope for

survival. Ironically, the struggle is part of the trap. It is impossible for the fly to try hard enough to succeed at breaking through the glass. Nevertheless, this little insect has staked its life on reaching its goal through raw effort and determination.

This fly is doomed. It will die there on the window sill.

Across the room, ten steps away, the door is open. Ten seconds of flying time and this small creature could reach the outside world it seeks. With only a fraction of the effort now being wasted, it could be free of this self-imposed trap. The breakthrough possibility is there. It would be so easy.

Why doesn’t the fly try another approach, something dramatically different? How did it get so locked in on the idea that this particular route, and determined effort, offers the most promise for success? What logic is there in continuing, until death, to seek a breakthrough with “more of the same”?

No doubt this approach makes sense to the fly. Regrettably, it’s an idea that will kill it.

“Trying harder” isn’t necessarily the solution to achieving more. It may not offer any real promise for getting what you want out of life. Sometimes, in fact, it’s a big part of the problem.

If you stake your hopes for a breakthrough on trying harder than ever, you may kill your chances for success.

—Price Pritchett

Although none of us are a fly on a window sill, we need to stop, take a look around, and wonder…is there another way? A better way? A safer way? An easier way? A smarter way? A way that provides more opportunity? A place where we should go to work that we have not? All the changes listed above are not the end of changes for Savanna, they are just the beginning of the next phase; I encourage you

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to have your voice heard and be a part of the changes that will inevitably come!

Thank you for ten minutes of your time, enjoy your day…and don’t be the fly!

Brad Kingston VP & General Manager Savanna Well Servicing

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Employee Profile

Since November of 2010, Savanna has employed women in positions traditionally taken by men, such as working in the field or working in a trade. To date, our women in the field are as follows:

Adrien Uytenbogaart, Motorhand, Rig 636Lacey Doble, Floorhand, Rig 631Trudi Buffalo, Floorhand, Rig 639Kelsey Wilson, Leasehand, Rig 639Dallas Negard, Electrical Apprentice

The Rig-n-Dig recently caught up with some of the ladies working for Savanna in non-traditional jobs.

Trudi BuffaloTrudi Buffalo began working for Savanna in late January of this year. Before coming to Savanna, Buffalo worked in waste water treatment and as a Field Operator for gas wells. Familiar with the oil and gas industry and knowing someone who already worked for Savanna, Buffalo decided to try her hand on the rigs. Almost ten months into her employment,

Women in the FieldRig work is no longer just for men. Savanna has four very talented and hard working women

employed on the rigs, as well as one female Electrical Apprentice in Nisku, Alberta.

Buffalo is already a Floorhand and is enjoying her job in the field.

Buffalo’s first few weeks as a Leasehand were spent learning the day-to-day running of the rig. She says her previous jobs helped her a lot with understanding the rig and how it operated. “[There’s] so much to learn and know” says Buffalo. “The guys were amazing with accepting me [and] if I had any questions I could ask them and find out answers immediately.”

Buffalo’s previous employment also helped prepare her for the cold and wintery weather conditions. “I’ve always worked outside with my other jobs, so I knew what to expect,” says Buffalo. She also adds that having the rig running smoothly during the winter months made the job a lot more enjoyable.

Buffalo is currently working on Rig 639 predominantly located near the Dawson Creek (British Columbia), Beverlodge, and Fairview (Alberta) areas. From Wetaskiwin in central Alberta, Buffalo says she enjoys moving from location to location. She also enjoys working with people from various places and the physical workout she gets everyday. Initially, some of the rig tasks were a little too physically demanding for Buffalo, but she says “now that I’ve tried a few of those tasks again they are a little easier.” She says the guys on her crew know she is not as physically strong as them, but if they see her working to her full potential and still struggling, they do not hesitate to step in and help her. “If they see me working my hardest—and I can work almost as hard as they can—they’ll help me,” says Buffalo.

Working in a non-traditional career has had its share of personal and professional challenges for Buffalo. She says professionally she has struggled with the strength issue, and she has also come across a few “characters” who were hard to get a long with initially. Being a very friendly and outgoing person, Buffalo says she usually gets along with everyone once she gets to know them. A personal

challenge Buffalo has is being away from her three teenage daughters, aged 13, 15 and 17. She says being away from them has been hard to get used to, but at the same time, her daughters are a main reason for why she is working on the rigs. She says she is working for them and they keep her motivated.

Buffalo has not noticed any gender inequalities on the rig. She says her crew has been very accommodating and has helped her tremendously. “The guys have been really accepting and have gone out of their way to make sure I’m ok,” she states.

Just like many of the guys who work on the rigs, one of Buffalo’s main motivations is the pay. “Why can’t we (women) make money too?” she asks. Traditionally, male dominated fields are where the money is and Buffalo says she would like to see more women break into these non-traditional careers. She also says that women shouldn’t be afraid to work in non-traditional careers. “I think the biggest thing is fear—there’s so much to be fearful of…but [women] should just go for it. It might be rocky, but just persevere.”

With a passion for travel, Buffalo initially started a degree in Engineering with the hope of being able to work and travel. Unfortunately, that did not happen, but working for Savanna has now opened up the possibility once again. Trained by a Rig Manager from Australia, Buffalo is keen to work a little longer here in Canada and then try her hand working on the rigs in Australia.

Kelsey WilsonKelsey Wilson began her career in the oil and gas sector as a flight attendant for an industry charter airline. After two years in the business, she got to know many of the passengers and became interested in working on the rigs. Wilson began her career on Savanna’s rigs in July of this year.

After completing a safety certificate from the University of Calgary, Wilson decided to find a job in oil and gas and Trudi Buffalo in action on the Rig

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gain some hands-on experience before tackling the world of safety. Now with more practical experience than she could have imagined, Wilson is enjoying her job as a Floorhand on Rig 639.

Wilson says her first few weeks on the rigs were very busy. Everything was new to her, but she found the training very professional and her crew has been great with helping and training her further. “I enjoy the fact that I can learn something new every day,” says Wilson. “I also enjoy hands-on kind of work and I don’t mind getting muddy”. So far, Wilson has found the worst part of working on the rigs as battling the weather conditions.

Like Buffalo, Wilson has also faced personal and professional challenges. She says the main personal challenge has been adapting to her new lifestyle and working on the road. From a professional stand point, not being as physically strong as the guys has limited her occasionally. But not one to give up easily, Wilson believes her ambition to succeed in the position has enabled her success. “I like the hard work and I am very determined to succeed in my career,” she asserts. “Stay strong and don’t give up!”

Wilson would also like to see more women working in male-dominated industries and professions. She believes it raises the morale of the crew and the company and sees Savanna’s initiative to employ women in the field as a step in eliminating gender inequalities in the workplace. Wilson does say it takes the right mentality to work in the field as a woman, but at the same time, women have to prove they can do just as good of a job as the men.

Dallas NegardAlso pursuing a career in a non-traditional field is Dallas Negard who is working as an Electrical Apprentice at Savanna Drilling’s Nisku location. Negard says she decided to pursue the non-traditional because the ‘traditional’ just wasn’t cutting it for her. She also noted the wage discrepancy between the traditional and non-traditional female careers and as a single mum, wanted to earn a wage that would support her and her family. Not wanting a career that would result in massive student loans, Negard

found an Electrical Apprenticeship would fit her requirements perfectly—she would get training, have no student loans, earn a respectable wage, be challenged and also have room for advancement and career options.

Before working at Savanna, Negard worked for a temporary power company setting up the electricity for trade shows, concerts and other large events. She also worked with a commercial electrical company responsible for constructing the facilities, such as research labs, operating rooms and some offices, at the University of Alberta’s hospital. Looking to get into the oil and gas industry, Negard was given Rick Beniuk’s (Electrical Superintendent for Savanna Drilling) name and she hounded him until he gave her a job.

Negard’s Electrical Apprenticeship is a four year program involving hands-on training and in-class training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. After completing 1500 hours of practical work, Negard must complete an eight week course at NAIT before graduating to the next level. With a lot of hands-on experience already and having completed her first year of training at NAIT, Negard is just waiting for the opportunity to complete the next period of technical study. Once she has completed all her training, which she hopes will be towards the end of next year, Negard will receive her Journeyman ticket and Interprovincial Red Seal qualifications. After three years experience as a Journeyman, Negard then has the opportunity to obtain her Masters ticket.

Negard says she enjoys the challenges her position offers and the opportunity to learn. She believes any women interested in the trades should just go for it. “It can be very rewarding,” states Negard, “but do your homework first and know what you are getting yourself into. And don’t expect any handout because you’re a girl.” Very determined in her career, Negard chooses not to listen when people tell her she can’t do something. “I refuse to be limited by my gender, A job or task should never be based on someone’s gender—it should be based on the person’s capability.”

Negard also credits her success to having the privilege to work with some great Journeymen who have taken the time to teach her and involve her in projects.

Kelsey Wilson with her crew

Dallas Negard at work

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Rig Profile

A Rig that WalksOne of Savanna’s latest innovations has been to construct a drilling rig that can walk.

Bound for the US, Savanna Drilling’s team in Nisku has been busy designing and

constructing Rig 655.

On September 8 and 9, Savanna Drilling’s newest rig began its journey south to Pennsylvania. Rig 655, destined to join its ‘sister’ rig in the Marcellus Play, was designed and built by the Savanna team in Nisku, Alberta. Based on its predecessors, Rigs 652 and 653, Rig 655 incorporates a number of new features and technology, including the addition of a walking system.

Brainstorming for Rig 655’s design began with a series of rig-up meetings. These meetings involved Dave Hoogendoorn, Savanna Drilling Field Operations Manager, Rick Beniuk, Electrical Superintendent, Barry Little, Construction Superintendent, and drilling Field Superintendants, Operations Managers and Rig Managers. Together, ideas and improvements were suggested for the design of Rig 655. The Rig Managers from Rigs 652 and 653 were also heavily involved in the early stages as they provided valuable feedback on possible design improvements. Rig Manager for Rig 652, Keith Wachter, spent six months in Nisku assisting with the design phase and identifying little things that could be improved upon or

changed. “Keith really helped a lot,” says Hoogendoorn. “It’s important to bring people in who use the equipment in order to identify the little things that could be improved or changed.” Once the main design and rig components were decided, the construction team under the guidance of Barry Little and Rick Beniuk, stepped in to take over the main nuts and bolts of the construction phase. “Little and Beniuk are the visionaries,” says Hoogendoorn, “they make everything happen.”

Much of the construction was completed by Savanna employees; however, local contractors were hired for a lot of the specialized work, such as the electrical and hydraulics. The contractors hired for the job were chosen based on their reputation and previous experience working for Savanna. “Most of the contractors are companies I’ve worked with in the past,” says Beniuk. “Nisku is a large business place but it’s a very small community. We know a lot of [the contractors].”

The majority of the rig construction was done onsite by Savanna, with some rig components designed by third parties. Beniuk says the hoisting system for the Doghouse was engineered by The Rig Shop and the Cable Crawler 8000, sub and derrick were engineered by Oil Country. Additionally, the controls for the accumulator were contracted to Horizon. In a typical third party relationship,

engineered drawings are completed by the third party and given to Savanna for construction.

Deciding the main operational components for the rig was based on equipment that has worked well for Savanna in the past. “We like the Namco drawworks; the Cat power (Caterpillar generators) of course; and the Omron drive system has been working very well for us on

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previous rigs, so we’ve stuck with those proven components,” says Hoogendoorn. However, some rig components were upgraded or completely new and iterative. Some of the upgrades include a 600 horsepower (hp) topdrive, 1600 hp pumps, 1250 hp drawworks. The rig also employs two 1225 kW generators and one 550 kW generator. It utilizes about 2000 kW of power so not all generators need to be running at once. This allows for greater efficiency and power.

Design elements new to Savanna were the construction of the Doghouse, incorporating three mud tanks (rather than two), the size of the buildings and of course the walking system. Many of these components were driven by the need of the client, EQT, and trucking requirements for the US.

EQT, an exploration and production company based in the United States, began working with Savanna when Rig 640 was contracted to work in the Marcellus Play in Pennsylvania. Involved with both production and midstream activities (processing and transportation of hydrocarbons), EQT is driven by technology, safety and innovation. Liking what they saw in Savanna’s rig technology and employees, EQT expressed an interest to construct two new rigs. EQT signed a build contract and committed to providing both rigs (Rig 654 and 655) with 1000 plus days of work.

Arial photo of the Nisku yard with Rigs 654 and 655

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What’s Happening?

What’s Happening?Congratulations!The first of many 10 year employment commendations were given out last month. The legendary “Disco” Doug McLellan, Accounts Representative for Savanna Well Servicing initially began with Accell in 1998 and then continued on with Savanna. Congratulations Doug on your achievement!

Left: Doug McLellan (right) with Ken Mullen, CEO (left)

Rig 406Rig 406 in Australia is up and running smoothly. These photos were taken of the rig drilling its first well near Talinga in Queensland. Go Team!

Good Job Chris!This photo (left) was sent in by Don Goldade, Operations Manager for Savanna in Australia and Kevin Pressey, Field Supervisor. It is of Chris Robson, a special employee who works for Savanna in Toowoomba. He sweeps the floors in the shops, takes out the garbage and helps out with little jobs around the yard. Happy to be working for Savanna, Chris is always smiling and keeps everyone around the shop smiling. He is willing to help with any odd jobs and is greatly appreciated by the staff.This photo was taken the day he received his first pair of Savanna coveralls-and you can see just how happy and proud he was to receive them!!!!

Good job Chris, we are proud of you!(from the team in Australia)

Photos courtesy of David McKim

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What’s Happening?

It Tastes Awful. And it Works!After spending many a long day working on the construction of Rigs 654 and 655, Phil from the Nisku, Alberta office could feel a cold coming on. He decided to give the good old Buckley’s cough syrup a try. He’d never tried Buckley’s before-shame we didn’t have an after photo to show! Hope that cold stayed away Phil!

Rig of the Month(s)Congratulations to Rig 37 (above) for receiving the Rig of the Month award for Safety Leadership. Rig 37 was given the award for the month of July. In the photo is Sam Johnson (Floorhand), Jordan Marcoux (Derrickhand), Jon Martin (Driller), Abby Marchand (Floorhand) and Raymond Knockaert (Rig Manager).and…Congratulations to Rig 24 (below) for receiving the Rig of the Month award for Safety Leadership for the month of August. In the photo is Trent Hagel (Rig Manager), Alex McCormick (Derrickhand), Chris Haugen (Floorhand), Tanner Gulash (Driller) and Dawitt Teclemarian (Floorhand). Both crews exemplify Savanna’s values of Integrity, Relationships, Excellence and Sustainability.

GraduationFrom 13 September to 23 September, drilling rig training took place at Savanna’s Lacombe office. Taking part in the training was Cedric Mackinaw from O’Chiese First Nation, Robert Arcand from Alexander First Nation and Peter Jackson from Frog Lake First Nation. All members graduated from the 11 day program, which covered everything from leadership and personal development training to basic petroleum safety and general rig duties. Leading the training was Steve Yarnell, Technical Training Specialist (Drilling), Dan Armstrong, Technical Training Specialist and Peter McNamara, Training and Development Officer. The graduation ceremony took place on 23 September and we congratulate everyone involved.

Training team and graduates. Back L-R: Cedric Mackinaw, Steve Yarnell, Marcie Potskin, Tweela Nepoose, Brent Diebert and Randy Charland.Front L-R: Dan Amstrong, Robert Arcand and Peter Jackson.

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Scholarship Winners

Earlier in the year applications were accepted for Savanna Energy Services Corp.’s Scholarship Program. Four scholarships were awarded* to students beginning their first year of post-secondary study at any Savanna recognized university, university transfer college or vocational school. We would like to announce the recipients of Savanna’s 2011 scholarships and congratulate them on their outstanding achievement *(adjudication for the awards was conducted by a third party).

Savanna’s scholarship recipients (and proud parents!) are: Kristan Roman (dad Robby Roman, Odessa TX); Riley Kenler (mum Lianne Kenler, Carlyle, SK); Nicholas Yee (mum Margaret Lau, Calgary AB); and Jacqueline Pasadilla (dad Fred Pasadilla, Calgary AB)

Savanna’s Scholarship Winners

Kristan RomanAfter graduating from Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, Kristan will attend Odessa College to pursue a Bachelor of Pediatric Nursing.

She hopes to one day be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Kristen enjoys being around and working with children and finds it rewarding to know she is making a difference in their lives.

Kristan’s strong work ethic and maturity has enabled her to emerge as a leader among her peers. Her efforts inside and outside of school earned her the distinguished Award for Excellence in the area of education for the Ector County Independent School District. She also took an active role in the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student club and participated in the FCCLA Regional Conference. At the conference, Kristan informed preschool children and childcare workers about the importance of vehicle safety. Her presentation and participation earned her first place at the FCCLA conference.

In addition to her studies, Kristan is very active within her community. She

volunteers for the Real Estate Group, the Odessa Fire Department and with Permian High School local charities.

Riley KenlerRiley hopes to one day take over from his parents and successfully run the family’s farming business, JRC Kenler Acres Ltd. To do this, Riley is undertaking a Diploma in Agriculture at

the University of Saskatchewan. A very independent and mature person, Riley has already purchased his own home in the hopes of renovating it. Whilst attending high school, Riley held two jobs to save money for his post secondary education.

Riley graduated from Redvers High School in Redvers, Saskatchewan. An intelligent and hardworking student, Riley has presented himself as a positive role model for other students and has actively volunteered for school events and fundraising initiatives. Riley also volunteers with mentally disabled adults in the Redvers community and at the Arts Centre.

Riley is an avid athlete having played hockey for many years, receiving the Most Sportsmanlike Award on three separate occasions and the Kirby Blerot Memorial Award. His favourite activity is landscaping and he is keen to put his skills to use and landscape his own home. He also enjoys water sports, street biking, quading and fishing.

Nicholas YeeGraduating from William Aberhart High School in Calgary, Alberta, Nicholas has received many Outstanding Academic

Achievement and Honour Roll Awards. With a very strong focus on the sciences, Nicholas has been accepted to the University of Western Ontario to

complete a Bachelor of Medical Science (Microbiology and Immunology). His ambition is to be a successful researcher and Nicholas aims to continue his studies through to the doctorate level.

Nicholas is a very active person within his school and local community. He is an accomplished badminton player having competed in the Alberta Winter Games and ASAA Provincial Badminton Championship. In 2008, Nicholas was a member of the Wushu National Team (martial arts) and travelled to China to compete in the World Traditional Wushu Martial Arts Competition, where he placed third.

Volunteering is another interest of Nicholas’ and he actively volunteers as a peer tutor, badminton coach, assistant martial arts instructor and at the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. Highly motivated and a strong leader, Nicholas is a valued member of his school and sporting community.

Jacqueline PasadillaJacqueline will be attending the University of Calgary to complete a Bachelor of Nursing. Very focused and committed to caring for and comforting

those in need, Jacqueline hopes to one day be involved in research initiatives aimed at advancing health and wellness. With an optimistic spirit and strong work ethic, Jacqueline’s academic and personal achievements are second to none.

Graduating from Bishop McNally High School in Calgary, Alberta, Jacqueline is a proven leader among her peers. She volunteers as a peer support leader and tutor at school whilst also volunteering her time at the local food bank, her parish and babysitting. Very conscientious and considerate, Jacqueline enjoys drawing, reading, music and the sense of achievement given by helping those in need.

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Photo Competition

Photo Competition EntriesHere are the final entries in the Savanna Energy Photo Competition. The winner will be

announced in the next issue of the Rig-n-Dig.

Photo by Allen KrahnAbove and below: Photos submitted by Evan Rochon

Photo submitted by Brent Abram Photo submitted by Darcy Knorr

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D & D Profile

Mark Grieve is D&D Oilfield Rental’s Shop Manager for the Lloydminster, Alberta location. Grieve has been with D&D for almost three years and enjoys the challenge and pace the position requires. Responsible for most of the day-to-day operations of personnel, Grieve’s duties also include any aspect associated with equipment rentals and maintenance.

Grieve’s work day usually begins around 7:00am to the symphony of ringing phones. Then it’s a juggling act to find trucks to haul equipment out to the field and then arrange the pick-up and return of equipment to the shop. By about 8:00am, the rest of the D&D crew arrives and it is time for Grieve to start managing and assigning tasks for the day. Then it’s back to answering phones, sending out more equipment and managing the ongoing operations. Knock off time for Grieve all depends on when the phones stop ringing and when the dispatching is complete.

Before working at D&D, Grieve was a Heavy Duty Mechanic for a trucking company. After spending 20 years as a mechanic and working on and off in the oilfield, Grieve decided it was time for a new career. He initially started at D&D to help Operations Manager Wayne Poole, but he liked what he saw of the D&D shop and the people, and decided to stay with the company.

During his three years with D&D, Grieve has seen many changes-in

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particular the growth of the equipment line up. “More and more new equipment keeps coming in,” says Grieve. Some of the equipment Grieve is referring to is new Komatsu loaders, well site trailers, new stand up slope bottom 400 barrel tanks, and environmentally conscious garbage bins. “[You] never know what new avenue D&D will try their hand at,” Grieve continues. Grieve also sees a lot of room for advancement and growth for the company, especially expanding the business further in the west where a lot of activity is occurring at the moment.

Grieve’s most memorable moment working for D&D has been having people believe in him. He jokes that it is always good when Ken Goldade, General Manager for D&D, picks up the lunch tab, but Grieve is appreciative of and thankful for the support and belief from his co-workers that he is a good fit for the position of Shop Manager.

In his spare time, Grieve is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting, fishing and shooting sporting clays. One of his favourite fishing spots includes the Saskatchewan Lakes and anything he catches goes right into the smoker. During winter, Grieve is a regular at the local target range and participates in the odd clay shooting competition. He recently had the opportunity to compete in Tuscan, Arizona and is also a member of the Lloydminster Sporting Clay Association.

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Working as Shop Manager for D&D in Lloydminster, Mark Grieve fell into his current job

after helping out a mate.

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Cabo San Lucus, Mexico.

Mark Grieve, Shop Manager for D&D Oilfield Rentals, Lloydminster

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Last Page

Find the Hazards CompetitionHow many hazards can you identify in the photo?

Identify as many hazards as you can and send your list to jtannahill@savannaenergy.com or complete the ‘Spot the Hazards’ survey on Savanna’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SavannaEnergy).

You could win $200 worth of Savanna merchandise!

Don’t forget to include your name and Rig number (if applicable) in your e-mail.

The competition is open to all Savanna employees. All entries must be received by 5:00pm MST on October 31 to be valid.

Nicole Litven of Nik’s Wax N’ Wicks Candles is helping find a cure for cancer! Working for Savanna Well Servicing in Lacombe, each year Nicole puts together a fundraising campaign to raise money for Breast Cancer research. This year she is selling her hand poured 10oz Jar Candles for the Cure. These beautiful candles are soft pink in color and scented with Japanese Cherry Blossoms. 10oz jars sell for $16.00 each, or two for $30.00. For each candle sold a $5.00 donation will be made to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton.To order or for more information please email Nicole at candlecountess@live.ca or call (403) 596-2220.Cash donations can be made online at http://albertacancer.ca/nikswaxThank you so much for your contribution!

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Savanna Energy Services is currently looking for an HSE Field Superintendent based out of Redcliff, Alberta. This position ensures the implementation of safety policies and procedures, performs regular and on-going field inspections and safety audits at work sites, communicates safety standards, and conducts incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience with hazard identification, elimination & control, and BBS as well as a working knowledge in OH&S, EUB, WCB Regulations and IRPs. Must have at least 8 years industry experience, ability to travel extensively to worksites and work unconventional hours on occasion.

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HSE Field Superintendentposition available

Check with your church and school for additional opportunitiesto donate during Food Bank Week which is Oct 3 - 9th.Donations may also be dropped off at the Food Bank between9-12 am and 1-4 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays.

As the city grows each year we are always looking for additionalvolunteers to ensure full coverage for the round-up. Please call780-986-5333 to volunteer.

All donations will be given to theLeduc & District Food Bank.

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