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NEGOTIATOR

THE

The Magazine of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen
September 2008

2008
CAPL
merit
awards

2008 CAPL Merit Awards The Lazy Man’s Option or Future 2008 CAPL Conference
Dating the 91 CAPL Lease Form
CAPL Honours Those Who Have 80s Fashion:
Made Exceptional Contributions Bad, Bad, Bad Don’tchya Just Love It?

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The Magazine of the Canadian Association Features September 2008
of Petroleum Landmen 2 2 008 CAPL Merit Awards

Senior Editorial Board Margaret Ariss
Director of Communications
8 L azy Man’s Option
Sue Klassen [ph] 645-8639
Paul Negenman
Advertising Editors [ph] 537-1771
Clark Drader [ph] 724-5136 9 L and Agents Licensing

Bradley Campbell Chad Hughes, John Lanaras and Rob Pettifer



Coordinating Editor [ph] 517-6822 2 3 8 0s Fashion: Don’tchya Just Love It?
Tom Hunter
Nathan Laviolette
Feature Content Editor
Candace Kendrick [ph] 260-4796 In Every Issue

Regular Content Editor 12 Board Briefs – May, 2008
13 Board Briefs – June, 2008
Tom Hunter [ph] 517-6822 15 Message from the Executive
17 Get Smart
Social Content Editor 19 Roster Updates
28 CAPL Calendar of Events
Mark Horne [ph] 231-5266 28 October Meeting

Editorial Committee [ph] 920-9479 Also in this issue
Kellie Stante [ph] 645-3932
Mary Grant [ph] 296-3054 14 2008–2009 CAPL Board of Directors
Jennifer Ho [ph] 818-7561 18 Association Honors Bruce Gordon, P.Land for Long-time Service
Mark Innes [ph] 269-6343 24 CAPL 9-Ball Pool Tournament
Claire Jenkins [ph] 645-5613 24 PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge & Networking Event
John Knox [ph] 806-2985 25 2008 PLM Alumni Charity Golf Classic
Nielsen Rand [ph] 542-6789
Joe Swift

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2008–2009 CAPL Board of Directors
President

Robert Telford, P.Land [ph] 403-503-5265

Vice-President [ph] 403-296-6044
Ken Gummo, P.Land

Director, Business Development [ph] 403-691-3056
Frank Terner, P.Land

Director, Communications [ph] 403-645-8639
Sue Klassen

Director, Education [ph] 403-237-1448
Len Moriarity, P.Land

Director, Field Management [ph] 403-645-2728
Noel Millions

Director, Finance [ph] 403-290-3669
Dalton Dalik, P.Land

Director, Member Services [ph] 403-539-1107
Margaret Ariss

Director, Professionalism [ph] 403-503-5276
Robyn Van den Bon, P.Land

Director, Public Relations [ph] 403-509-8182
Robin Thorsen

Director, Technology [ph] 780-462-4486
Jason Tweten

Secretary/Director, Social [ph] 403-215-8614
James Condon, P.Land

Past President [ph] 403-539-1777
Cindy Rutherford, P.Land

Suite 350, 500 – 5 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L5
[ph] 403-237-6635 [fax] 403-263-1620
www.landman.ca

Betty Cousins [email protected]
Denise Grieve [email protected]
Irene Krickhan [email protected]
Karin Steers [email protected]

2008 CAPL Merit Awards

THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008 The 2008 CAPL Merit Awards were The Merit awards are presented to those who written BY
presented on Thursday, May 22, have made exceptional contributions through Margaret Ariss
2008 to individuals and companies their volunteer efforts, dedication, enthusiasm and
that have contributed towards the hard work. In keeping with tradition, CAPL hosted Director, Member Services
success of CAPL during 2007. a separate function to honour the outstanding
81 long term members.
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On behalf of the Merit Awards Committee, Ted Lefebvre intro-
duced the following award recipients:

Friends of CAPL 4-H Alberta Foundation
Alberta Beef Magazine
Suzanne Stone Ramsay Dalton
Lorraine Monette CEO Productions
Fred Ramsay Enerplus Group
Doug Dion
Bonnie Cioni

CAPL Award of Merit

Wayne Lannan Suncor Energy Inc.

Volunteer Support Award

LandSolutions Inc. Ron Vermeulen

Bright Lights Award Bright Lights Award Recipient: Nikki Sitch with Rob Telford
Herb Hughes Award: Catherine Hughes, Bob Garies and Rob Telford
Nikki Sitch Exoro Energy Inc.

Distinguished Citizen Award

There were no nominations received for this award.

Herb Hughes Award

This 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 Recipients

This 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.

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50 year pins: Margaret Ariss (Director), Chuck Simpson, 55 year pins: Margaret Ariss (Director),
Harlow Way and Rob Telford (President) Jack Brown, Bud Hall and Rob Telford (President)

CAPL Award of Merit: Wayne Lannan and Rob Telford Friend of CAPL Award: Fred Ramsay and Rob Telford

THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008 Volunteer Support Award: Chad Hughes, Ron Vermeulen, Jan Peters-McKnight 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 Friend of CAPL Award: Lorraine Monettte
(4-H Alberta Foundation) and Rob Telford (Alberta Beef Magazine) and Rob Telford

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55 Years Wilf Kaiser Jim Beattie
Dave Krocker Grant Birchall
Jack Brown Pete Boswell
Bud Hall 30 Years Carol Carberry
Bob Ross Peter Carwardine
Glenn Booth Clark Drader
50 Years John Bowlen Lynn Dyson
Vivian Crandall Allan Gilders
Phil Evans Rob Davidson Greg Gonis
Clifford Fiesel John Elick Robin Irwin
Chuck Simpson Brian Evans Dwaine Korsbrek
Harlow Way Lee Farquharson Terry Lawrence
Cam Hardy Marianne Lewis
45 Years Maureen Huck Roger MacKinnon
Janet Jager Gordon MacLeod
Arthur Hazle Gordon Johnston John Mannix
John Kanderka Jim Maxwell
40 Years Peter McCombs Pat McCauley
Garry McCullough Don Mewhan
Nick Bauer Cliff Mork Ken Murias
Don Copeland Ken Mossfeldt Deric Orton
Bob Fuller Rae Mullaly Rene Prefontaine
Rob Pearson Ron Newborn Paul Pypers
Ralph Rushworth Terry O’Connor Marilyn Rust
Robert Poffenroth Bill Schlegel
35 Years Terry Prokopy Al Siemens
Tom Riddell Jeff Simus
Rick Anderson Jeff Ross Scott Watson
Roy Beavers Bill Slipp Gary Weiler
Tom Berg Michael Stone Thom Vysohlid
Jim Carriere
Mike Colijn 25 Years
Greg Fletcher
Kristian Gowertz Mike Balderston
Bob Grisack Edward Barclay
Charles Hall
Hardy Isaak
Dale Jordan

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 Double Dating the 91 CAPL Lease Form (Really Bad)
Option
The worst attempt at future dating a 91 CAPL lease was the prac-
Future Dating The 91 CAPL Lease tise of amending the form by adding the words “to be effective on
Form – Bad, Bad, Bad ____” after the date at the top of the lease. The lease thus reads:

As I sit here on our house boat on the Shuswap, “This indenture made on the 5th day of August 2008, to
having yet another cold beverage and doing be effective on the 1st day of November 2008”
my best to ignore my kids, my mind drifts to think-
This form of double dating may void the lease in its entirety as
ing about potential problems with future dating freehold leases. it creates a potentially irresolvable ambiguity within the lease
I mention this thought to my lovely wife and her eyes glaze over terminology. This is because the 91 CAPL form uses various words
and she remarks, yet again, on the theme of how utterly boring to describe the date of the lease, including:
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 (a) “commencing on the date hereof” when referring to
future dating of freehold leases. I really think so. Here’s why. the primary term;

Option Agreements (Good) (b) “the date first written above” when referring to the
anniversary date; and
In the old days, when someone wanted to acquire a future free-
hold mineral lease on lands that were subject to a pre‑existing (c) “the date of this lease” when referring to the offset
lease, they would acquire an option to lease from the fee simple well trigger date.
mineral owner. Options work because they are a present grant of
the option to acquire a future interest in the lands. Because an When you have only one date, there is no problem. When you have
option to acquire a profit à prendre is specifically enforceable, such two dates you have a big problem.
options are vested interests and are caveatable. Option agree-
ments have even been blessed by the Supreme Court of Canada as Most of the terms used to describe the lease date imply the
enforceable in both contract law and under the land titles system. date of execution. This should be expected since the form is set
Simple, straight forward. All is good. up to have only the execution date at the top. When you add a
second date (the new effective date) without any other modifica-
Unfortunately, some broker or landman must have decided tions to the form, you have serious interpretation problems as
that option agreements were just too much work. You need to the form never contemplated this change. In such a case a court
sign the option, pay option consideration, file an option caveat, may simply find the document void for ambiguity and declare the
then exercise your option by letter to the lessor, sign and date lease a nullity.
the attached lease and file another caveat. Yuck. Seems very hard.
Why not just sign a lease and make it effective in the future? 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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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.

Future Dating the 91 CAPL Lease Form (Almost as Bad) Caveating – Vested Interest In Land THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008

A somewhat less awful practise is to amend the date reference Irrespective of the issue of the contractual validity of effective
in the 91 CAPL lease to read “This indenture made effective on the date leases, a significant and unavoidable land titles problem
1st day of November 2008”. Somewhat better but still potential arises. The issue is that under the Land Titles Act a caveat is only
ambiguity. The problem will arise where the affidavit of execution valid with respect to existing rights. You cannot register a caveat
of the lessor clearly indicates the lease was signed well before the prior to the date of the underlying agreement. A caveat can only
effective date. In such a case we are still left to wonder what is protect the interest (if any) of the caveator at the time the caveat
“the date hereof” under the lease. is registered. A caveat cannot protect interests subsequently
obtained by the caveator.
Effective Date Under the 99 CAPL Lease Form
So again as per our example, the lease is actually signed
The ambiguity issue is resolved under the 99 CAPL lease which August 5, 2008 but effective November 1, 2008. You file your caveat
adds a defined “effective date” and amends the date references on August 10th. Your caveat actually refers to the interest being
in the form to always refer to the effective date. So, contractual protected as a lease “to be effective November 1, 2008”. In my
ambiguity as an issue is eliminated. However we are still left with view this is a textbook example of an invalid caveat. The risk you
the legal issue of the granting of a present demise. therefore face is an unscrupulous land owner getting a better
offer, signing a second lease and having the second lessee file a
Present Demise caveat and taking proceedings to lapse your caveat. Under the
Torrens system (land titles law) once your bad caveat has lapsed
In my view, a lease that is effective on a future date does not grant and removed from title, the second lessee’s caveat has priority
a present demise on the date of execution, only on the effective as against the world. As between third parties (you and the other
date. As a lessee holding such a document you really cannot argue lessee) land titles law always beats contract law. This is true even
otherwise. If you argue that the lease is a valid grant on the date of where the top lease is dated subsequent to the effective date of
execution, then the lease is likely invalid (at least until the effec- your lease. Don’t start talking about suing the land owner for
tive date) as a present demise could not be granted at that point breach of contract. Don’t want to hear it, never happens (although
in time due to the existence of the prior lease granting exclusive you may conceivably receive damages).
possession of the lands. This means that until the effective date of
the lease you have no enforceable agreement with the lessor and Your only option is to caveat (or caveat a second time) after
certainly no interest in land. You are at risk of the lessor deciding the effective date of the lease (i.e. after November 1, 2008). If there
that he/she is unhappy with your lease terms and entering into are no adverse caveats in the interim, then your post November 1,
an option to lease with a third party. Such an option agreement 2008 caveat will at least be valid on its face (although the underly-
would be a present grant of a future right to lease. As the option is ing lease may be invalid as discussed above). So time to dig out all
a present vesting, it would be the earliest enforceable agreement your effective date leases and re‑caveat same. Just do it.
with the lessor.
Best Practice
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 The moral of this article is simple: stop using effective date
present demise of the lands. As the lease was granted during the leases for future leasing, and in particular stop amending the
term of a pre‑existing lease of exclusive possession, the lessor is 91 CAPL form to try to make it an effective date lease. If you want
unable to grant a present demise. It may be that such an improper to top lease lands, do so by way of option. So long as you properly
attempt to grant a present demise makes the lease void. For me, administer your option file the result will be a valid and subsist-
this seems a somewhat harsh result. Courts have dealt with simi- ing lease.
lar problems in commercial leases and have decided to simply
make the leases unenforceable during the pre‑effective date It never ceases to amaze me how industry can create potential
period, but thereafter valid. For me the real issue is why would problems in freehold leasing right from the very first line on the
anyone take the risk?
top of the CAPL form. m

By Paul Negenman
Partner, EnerLaw LLP

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Land Agents people from acting as a Land Agent. The removal of this clause
Licensing opens the door for unlicensed people to act as Agent to the land-
owner with no standards of conduct, rules, or regulation.
Times are Changing
Bill 9 was first introduced to the Alberta Legislature by
Over the past two years we have written Medicine Hat MLA Len Mitzel May 6th of 2008. By May 28th Bill
about changes to the Land Agents Licensing 9 had passed the second reading through the Alberta Legislature
Act. In most instances these changes have been good and will and appeared to have momentum to be passed by the legislature.
Industry associations and members quickly met with various
benefit industry and landowners, but there is one change that has members of the Legislative Assembly to express concerns with the
been on the forefront for over two years now and it’s a change that impacts this bill would have on industry, and equally as impor-
will not be beneficial to any of these parties. This change is the tant, our concerns with the lack of consultation with the industry.
removal of 1 (c) (ii) from the Land Agents Licensing Act and it has A combination of these efforts and time prevented this bill from
now been introduced to the Alberta Legislature as Bill 9. Clause going any further at this time, but it will take flight again at the
1 (c) (ii) of the Land Agents Licensing Act is part of the definition next session in October 2008.
of a Land Agent and is as follows; “a person who for a fee, which
includes accepting compensation for travel and other incidental As mentioned earlier, these changes to the Land Agents
expenses, gives or offers advice to a owner or the owner’s agent Licensing Act proposed in Bill 9 have been a topic of discussion
with respect to a negotiation for or acquisition of an interest in for over two years now, and these discussions originate from some
land.” This clause prohibits anyone other than a licensed land landowners feeling that they do not have adequate resources
agent to acquire an interest in land is intended to keep unlicensed 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.

%VERY

Bill 9 will hit the floor of the the Legislative Assembly, and individuals working in the indus-
Legislature again in the fall of try continue to meet with their MLA to express concern with
2008, and we are optimistic that Bill 9, and their willingness to assist in revising the Land Agents
industry efforts will help preserve Licensing Act in a more thoughtful manner. If you have concerns
the original intent of the Land regarding Bill 9 please contact your local MLA. If you have ques-
Agents Licensing Act tions regarding Bill 9 please contact Mike Bellefeuille, Chair of

This defeats the purpose of the current Legislative governance the CAPL Field Acquisition Management Committee. m
which was originally enacted as a result of public pressure for
governance of Land Agents. Industry is supportive of making Written by: Chad Hughes

revisions to the Land Agents Licensing Act in order to increase Edited by: John Lanaras and Rob Pettifer


the number of qualified land agents working for landowners, but
not at the cost of expertise and professionalism. Through proper Look What’s Surfaced
consultation with industry, the rural community, and the Registrar Summer has come and gone and the F.A.M.
of Land Agents, revisions can be made that will benefit both the Communications Committee would like to welcome
rural community and industry.
you back to the “Look What’s Surfaced” section of The Negotiator.
Bill 9 will hit the floor of the Legislature again in the fall We have several interesting articles coming your way in the
of 2008 and we are optimistic that industry efforts will help next few months including the article “The History of the Field
preserve the original intent of the Land Agents Licensing Act. Acquisition Management Committee”, and the article “Retained
Industry associations continue to be in contact with members of Surface Rentals in Alberta”. We hope you will find these articles to

be interesting and useful. m

Chad Hughes
F.A.M Communications Chair

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Board Briefs • R obyn Van den Bon, Director of Professionalism, moved and the
Board approved, the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for CAPL’s
The key issues discussed at the Ethics Committee:
CAPL Board of Directors’ Meeting
held May 10, 2008 at the CAPL Chairman Ian Clark
Office:
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.

In Attendance Absent Guests • N oel Millions, moved and the Board approved, the following
M. Ariss D. Grieve CAPL representatives:
J. Condon K. Steers
D. Dalik R. Telford

K. Gummo F. Terner Ray MacEachern Sour Gas Planning and Proliferation
Committee
S. Klassen R. Thorsen
Aldo Villani NEEMAC Committee (NorthEast Energy
N. Millions J. Tweten and Mines Advisory Committee)

L. Moriarity R. Van den Bon

C. Rutherford

• Rob Telford reminded Directors of the following:

• D alton Dalik presented a Treasurer’s Report as at April 30, 2008 • R eview and provide comments to him on the draft Code of
showing CAPL investments totalling $1,233,372.94 Canadian Conduct for CAPL Directors.
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 • T he next Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held June 3, 2008
balance of $107,594.10. There were no transfers made since the at the CAPL Office.
last report.
• T he next General Meeting is a networking event with CAPL,

CAPLA and IRWA at Flames Central on June 26, 2008. m

• Dalton Dalik advised that there have been some invoices that James Condon, P.Land
are still outstanding for 2007. He recommended Directors Secretary/Director, Social
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.

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Board Briefs • Len Moriarity advised that the Education Committee has sched-
uled a Surface Rights Board Preparation seminar in Grande
The key issues discussed at the CAPL Board of Directors’ Prairie for June 18, 2008.
Meeting held June 3, 2008 at the CAPL Office:
• Margaret Ariss advised that the Roster Committee is currently
In Attendance Guest looking for volunteers to assist in updating the printed copy of
the Roster.
M. Ariss C. Rutherford D. Grieve
• Robyn Van den Bon advised that the Professionalism Manual
D. Dalik R. Telford is currently being updated with Trevor Williams as Chair of the
Committee.
J. Condon F. Terner
• Jason Tweten advised that the Technology Committee is
K. Gummo R. Thorsen currently looking for volunteers. The Committee will be look-
ing at redesigning the website as well as implementing on-line
S. Klassen J. Tweten payment for annual membership dues.

N. Millions R. Van den Bon • R obin Thorsen advised that the Public Relations Committee will
be selling raffle tickets at the June 26, 2008 networking event
L. Moriarity with proceeds going to the Alberta-4H Foundation.

• D alton Dalik presented a Treasurer’s Report as at May 31, 2008 • Rob Telford reminded Directors of the following:
showing CAPL investments totalling $1,233,372.94 Canadian • The next Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held August 12,
and $30,152.07 U.S. along with a cash balance of $150,857.37 2008 at the CAPL Office.
Canadian and $721.20 U.S. The CAPL Scholarship Fund has a • The next General Meeting is a networking event with CAPL,
balance of $107,594.10. There were no transfers made since the
last report. CAPLA and IRWA at Flames Central on June 26, 2008. m

• M argaret Ariss presented eleven active and two student James Condon, P.Land
membership applications to the Board of Directors, all of which Secretary/Director, Social
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.

• F rank Terner advised that he is currently looking for volunteers
to work on various committees for Business Development.

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THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008 2008–2009 CAPL Board of Directors

Back row (left to right): James Condon, Dalton Dalik, Len Moriarity, Sue Klassen, Frank Terner, Noel Millions, Jason Tweten
Front 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 Besides having a lot of fun together, the Negotiator committee
communications portfolio works very diligently in providing the reader with a magazine we
is to ensure the content can all be proud of. The committee’s Coordinating Editor, Tom
of the CAPL Negotiator Hunter, has many years of experience on the Negotiator team
magazine is informative and and provides strong mentorship to newer members. Advertising
relevant to its membership. Editors, Clark Drader and Bradley Campbell, Feature Content
Editor, Candace Kendrick and Social Content Editor, Mark Horne…
The Committee strives for excellence in layout, relevant thank you for the dedication, humour and professionalism you
content, appropriate current event issues and Governmental bring to this Committee.
Regulatory changes. The Negotiator magazine provides the reader
with educational content including environmental, regulatory, Please feel free to contact any of the committee members with
legal, professionalism and precedent setting documents. questions, concerns, requests or suggestions.

One area we will focus on this year is the CAPL 60 year anni- I would also like to thank the Editorial Committee: Kellie
versary. We welcome editorial comment from you, the reader. Stante, Mary Grant, Jennifer Ho, Mark Innes, Claire Jenkins, John
Our committee’s editorial team will assist you in all aspects of Knox, Nielsen Rand and Joe Swift.
writing and communicating your message. You will be given final
approval prior to publishing your article. On behalf of the Negotiator Committee, I would like to thank
McAra Printing and Folio Publication Design’s Rachel Hershfield
The dedicated committee strives to maintain a balance who are both invaluable to the Negotiator team as well as being
between advertising and content. Although we recognize that very professional.
there is a waiting list for advertising, it is important to maintain
this balance for the benefit of all members. In ending, my heartfelt thanks go out to you, the member-
ship, for this past year in electing and supporting me and I will
As the Director of Communications, my role is to support the
Negotiator committee and its members in the effort to maintain endeavor to add value this coming year. m
quality, balance and accuracy of information that is relevant and
varied. However, I would like to point out that under the Negotiator’s Sue Klassen
Disclaimer, “all articles printed under an author’s name represent Director, Communications
the views of the author; publication neither implies approval or
the opinions expressed, nor accuracy of the facts stated.”

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Get Smart

The CAPL Education Committee is pleased to present the following courses:

(PSL) Negotiating Skills For Surface Land Agents – (PSL) Preparing For A Surface Rights Board Hearing
Medicine Hat (New Date) (New Date)

September 17, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

CAPL, along with Calgary based Conflict Solutions is pleased to October 15, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

offer a course entitled Negotiation Skills for Surface Land Agents. This seminar is for individuals who require a better understanding

of the Surface Rights Board hearing process from start to finish.

Well Spacings And Holdings

October 2, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Alberta P&NG Regulations

This seminar is designed to help become familiar with the October 16, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

concepts and regulations associated with drilling spacing units This is intended for land personnel who require an understanding

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Royalty Agreements

October 6, 2008 8:30 am to 12:00 noon PSL: Farm And Ranching Practices

This seminar is designed for industry personnel who require a October 20, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

good understanding of agreements commonly used in relation to This seminar is intended for surface land agents and other industry

the production of joint venture oil and gas. personnel. It will focus on all aspects of farming and ranching prac-

tices. Upon completion of the course, land agents will have a basic

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October 6, 2008 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

This seminar is intended for landmen, administrators, lawyers British Columbia P&NG Regulations

and production accounting personnel requiring a senior level October 21, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

review of the CAPL Royalty Procedure. This seminar is intended for land personnel who require an

understanding and working knowledge of the British Columbia

Geology Petroleum and Natural Gas Act and associated regulations.

October 7 & 8 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

This seminar is designed for oil and gas personnel that require a Fundamentals Of Oil And Gas Law
October 22 & 23, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
general understanding of geological prospect evaluation. Landmen,
This seminar is designed for industry personnel who require an
technologists and other personnel involved in written or oral understanding of the fundamental concepts of oil and gas law.

communication with the geological department will benefit from

attending this seminar.

CAPL Operating Procedure: Operational Issues Conventional Exploration Agreements – Junior Level
(New Date)

October 9, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm October 29, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

This is a one day seminar directed at Industry personnel who This seminar is intended for those landmen, contract analysts

require a working understanding of the CAPL Operating Procedure and administrators requiring an introductory understanding of

and how it addresses specific operational issues currently facing conventional exploration agreements. m

our Industry

CAPL 2007 Operating Procedure Registration can be done online at www.landman.ca. Full course THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008
descriptions can be found in the 2008 CAPL Course Calendar
October 14, 2008 8:30 am to 4:30 pm which is available online at www.landman.ca. For further
information, please contact the CAPL office either by
This seminar is intended for anyone who is seeking to learn phone at 237-6635, or email [email protected].

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.

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Association Honors
Bruce Gordon, P.Land
for Long-time Service

On July 16, 2008, members of the Professionalism EXPLORE
Committee of the CAPL honored Bruce Gordon, P.Land, your options . . .

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

2008

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Roster Updates Susan Williams ConocoPhillips Canada Stephanie Hay, P.Land
David McGuinnes
Shauna Strong

New Members Student

The following members were approved by a Motion Ryan Annesley University of Calgary Robert Schulz
on June 3, 2008:
Nicholas Stavropoulos University of Calgary Robert Schulz m

Applicant Current Employer Sponsors On the Move

Active Wendi Abercrombie

Tyson Callicott Integrity Land Inc. Noel Millions Cyries Energy Inc.
to Independent
Thomas Staines

Jason Tweten

Ryan Clark McNally Land Ian Clark, P.Land Don Austin Capex Exploration Ltd.
to Independent
Services Ltd. Noel Millions

Robyn Van den Bon, P.Land Tom Berg, P.Land Connacher Oil and Gas Limited
LanLea Resources Ltd.
Frank Eldridge EnCana Corporation Robert D’Adamo

Philip Plotkins, P.Land

Kevin Walz David Bernatchez Northern Challenger Exploration Ltd.
to Independent
Jesse Griffith PetroGlobe Inc. Ryan Dallyn

Don McPherson

Agostino Pezzente Linda Bigelow Independent
to Harvest Operations Corp.
Deana Lee Independent Shawn Brown

Barbara Logan Mary Lynne Bryan Kereco Energy Ltd.
to Cadence Energy Inc.
Lorne Schwetz

Kathy Luther EnCana Corporation Terry Johnson

Alan Powell Darcy Bury-Opel Independent
to MegaWest Energy Corp.
Esther Watt

Dave McNally McNally Land Michael Anderson

Services Ltd. Noel Millions Kevin Burke-Gaffney, P.Land Escavar Energy Inc.
to Independent
Robert Telford, P.Land

Mohammad Sabir Husky Oil Operations Mike Colijn, P.Land Mike Charles, P.Land RSX Energy Inc.
Limited Jennifer Jan to Richmount Petroleum Ltd.
Cam Urquhart

Steve Sawyer NAL Resources Limited Thomas Staines Dali Courtright Penn West Petroleum Ltd.
to Independent
Jason Tweten

Evelyn Vandenhengel, P.Land

Raelynn Thomson Quicksilver Resources Jason Gouw, PSL George Cracco Cracco Land Corp.
Canada Inc. Dan Legault to Amarone Oil & Gas Ltd.
Ron Vermeulen, P.Land

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Patricia Elasz Sword Energy Inc. James Junker Burmis Energy Inc.
to Galleon Energy Inc. to Nordegg Resources Inc.

Lisa Elliott Independent Edward Kalthoff, P.Land Innova Exploration Ltd.
to Energy Transfers Ltd. to Independent

Grant Fagerheim Kereco Energy Ltd. Candace Kendrick ConocoPhillips Canada Limited
to Cadence Energy Inc. to Caltex Energy Inc.

Alayne Fernquist Independent Sherry Koftinoff Penn West Petroleum Ltd.
to Daylight Energy Ltd. to Independent

Scott Godsman ProspEx Resources Ltd. Chris Koichopolos 658903 Alberta Limited
to Independent to ConocoPhillips Canada Limited

Marilyn Gosling Samson Exploration Ltd. Glenn Kruyssen, P.Land Independent
to Gosling Enterprises Ltd. to GKK Land Consulting Services Ltd.

Jesse Griffith PetroGlobe Inc. Tracy Kurtz Trilogy Energy LP
to Cavalier Land Ltd. to Lario Oil & Gas Company

Bruce Hall, P.Land Redcliffe Exploration Inc. Wayne Lannan, P.Land Suncor Energy Inc.
to Independent to Independent

Daniel Halper Apache Canada Ltd. Dan Legault Traverse LandGroup Ltd.
to ConocoPhillips Canada Limited to Independent

T. Michelle Holt Cyries Energy Inc. George Lepine Pearl Exploration & Production Ltd.
to Galleon Energy Inc. to George Lepine Prof. Corp.

Steve Irish, P.Land NAPA Energy Ltd. Marianne Lewis Rife Resources Ltd.
to Triton Energy Corp. to Independent

Greg Johnson, P.Land Triton Energy Corp. Cherie Lomheim Arcan Resources Ltd.
to J2 Energy Inc. to Enerplus Group

Guy Jones Vast Resources Ltd. Jerry Low EnCana Corporation
to Scollard Energy Inc. to Independent

Leanne Juneau Talisman Energy Inc. Andrew Lynch TAQA North Ltd.
to Redcliffe Exploration Inc. to Enerplus Group

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Nathan MacBey Kereco Energy Ltd. Joanne Schadt Primary Petroleum Corporation
to Cadence Energy Inc. to Independent

Debbie MacDonald NAL Resources Management Limited Tyler Semashkewich Independent
to Glencoe Resources Ltd. to AltaGas Utilities Inc.

Rhonda Martin Rider Resources Ltd. David Shenstone Black Goose Holdings Inc.
to NuVista Energy Ltd. to Pengrowth Corporation

Tim Martin, P.Land Nexen Inc. Nikki Sitch Exoro Energy Inc.
to Independent to Seven Energy (Canada) Inc.

Tara McDonald Independent Joanna Skukan Standard Energy Inc.
to Husky Oil Operations Limited to Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Elizabeth McIntosh True Energy Inc. Gwen Smiley Independent
to McIntosh Land Consulting to Stone Mountain Resources Ltd.

Todd Meulenbeld Cavalier Land Ltd. Marie Snow TAQA North Ltd.
to Independent to Independent

Glenn Miller MGM Energy Corp. Kellie Stante Arch Energy Inc.
to Southern Pacific Resource Corp. to Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Trevor Murray Iteration Energy Ltd. Susan Targett, P.Land Independent
to Dee Three Exploration Ltd. to Seven Generations Energy Ltd.

Morley Mychaluk Sierra Vista Energy Ltd. Rhonda Trautman Cyries Energy Inc.
to Radius Resources Corp. to Zargon Oil & Gas Ltd.

Scott Nalder Independent Ann Walsh Independent
to Primary Petroleum Corporation to Duvernay Oil Corp.

Colin Ogilvy, P.Land Rival Energy Ltd. Geoffrey Waterman Newmont Mining Corporation
to Silverback Energy Ltd. of Canada Limited
to Franco-Nevada Corporation
Preston Phillips Scott Land & Lease Ltd.
to Trilogy Energy LP Cari Williams Sword Energy Inc.

to TAQA North Ltd. m

Rick Pollock EnCana Corporation In Memoriam
to Independent
It is with deepest sadness that the CAPL announces the passing
Ken Pretty Rival Energy Ltd. of a long term member. Jim Chaput passed away Wednesday,
to Silverback Energy Ltd. 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
Terry Prokopy PrimeWest Energy Inc. as CAPL President in 1978 and was a life member. Jim was awarded
to TAQA North Ltd. the Herb Hughes Memorial Award in 1986, which is the highest and
most prestigious CAPL award for his outstanding contributions
Laura Quinn Canadian Natural Resources Limited and exemplary professional conduct. Jim was born and raised
to Duvernay Oil Corp. in Calgary and earned a business degree from the University of
Oklahoma. He began his oil and gas career in 1964 at Kerr-McGee
Heather Rampersaud Direct Energy Marketing Limited in Calgary and later joined Canadian Hunter Exploration in 1973 THE NEGOTIATOR / SEPTEMBER 2008
to Westfire Energy Ltd. and also served as board chairman at a private school, the Calgary

Murray Robertson, P.Land Compton Petroleum Corporation Academy, for 25 years. m
to Independent

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80s Fashion: Reflecting a time when
Don’tchya hair metal acts like Mötley
Just Love It? Crüe, Poison, and Skid Row
were extremely popular, the
It was the time when Pop Diva glammed out rock star look
Madonna crooned Like a Virgin took on new heights. Glam
metal performers became
in her lacy tops and fishnet stockings, worn infamous for their debauched
with short skirts and adorning loads of lifestyles of late-night parties
jewelry. Perceived by some as ‘shocking’, and fans everywhere wanted
she left an indelible mark during her time. to emulate their look. Long
Yeah! We are talking about the rocking 80s.  teased hair along with tight
With heavy influences from the music industry and MTV, it denim or leather, spandex,
was during this time, the younger generation, in their bid to be makeup, jewelry, fishnets and
hip and cool, rushed to all the nearest shopping areas to emulate headbands could been seen at any concert and most high schools
their favorite star. Movies like Footloose and Flashdance with their with the music pumping from a Trans-Am.
ripped sweatshirts, made a huge style statement and influenced
the minds and hearts of the younger generation. Accessories such This was also the time for flashy bling. Right from the shoul-
as Ray Ban sunglasses were immortalized by the movie Top Gun. der pads to the earrings, it was all screaming for attention.
At the same time that Top Gun was popular on the big screen, Bands like the Human League popularized the asymmetrical look
people were captivated by the adventures of two tough but cool in hairstyle. It could be wild as if teased by the wind or simply
cops in the show Miami Vice. The t-shirt with designer jacket look splashed with loud colors. Volume for the hair using mousse or
was often accompanied by the ‘designer stubble’ look that was hair spray, topped with glitter for some, caught on hugely. 
popularized by Don Johnson along with a propensity to wear
shoes without socks. Apart from bling, some of the various trends that took shape
Fashion in the 80s was also more than just influences from in the 80s included tattooing, body piercing, wearing multiple
movies and the music industry; it was about a whole lot of people watches on one arm or even sporting ‘shades’ at night. 
trying to make a statement about their own individuality. 
Denim got a new look being acid washed and it found its way Finally who can forget Jane Fonda’s aerobic videos and Olivia
into the wardrobes of many. These streaked jeans became hugely Newton John’s Physical music video. Dancewear such as leg warm-
popular with both male and female fashion enthusiasts. Teamed ers and different colored leggings gained popularity among the
with red or black studded jackets (inspired by Michael Jackson) women in the 80s and it was no longer restricted to the dance
and accessorized with fingerless gloves, it was not an uncommon floor. It became a style statement when combined with casual
sight to see the teens trying their best to emulate their pop idols.  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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CAPL 9-Ball Pool A special thanks to the 2008 9-Ball committee which includes
Tournament Clark Drader, Hank Radomski, Brad Purdy and Jordan Murray.
In addition I would like to thank RK (Bob) Howard and Harry Ediger
The 11th annual CAPL 9-Ball Tournament was held Thursday, for their help in coordinating the event as I was out of town and
May 8th, 2008 at the Garage in Eau Claire Market and as in past unable to attend this year.
years, a lot of fun was had by over 50 attendees and spectators.
The winners at the end of the evening were as follows: Murray Wade
Chairman
Winners: “A” Side: Luke McLaron, Dean Barrett
“B” Side: Moi and Marty Niwa Sponsors: Miller Thomson LLP
Runners up: “A” Side: Chris Lamb, Andrew Mercer Petroland Services (1986) Ltd.
“B” Side: Matthew Potts, Robyn Van den Bon Acquired Land Management Ranger Land Services Ltd.
Altus Geomatics Scott Land & Lease
On behalf of the committee members I would like to thank all Bilmac Resources Ltd. Standard Land Company
of the participants, spectators and especially the sponsors listed Cavalier Land Ltd. Storm Energy Ltd.
below. Without our sponsors generous contribution this tourna- Devon Canada Corporation Taqa North
ment would not be possible. geoLOGIC systems ltd.
Global Oilfield Surveys Thackray Burgess m
McNally Land Services
Midwest Surveys

PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge & Networking Event

When: Friday October 10, 2008 The Petroleum Landman
12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Undergraduate Society
(PLUS) is proud to present the
Where: Renfrew Athletic Park
Ed Corbett Stadium annual PLUS Slo-Pitch Challenge & Networking Event!
814 – 13th Avenue N.E. 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

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2008 PLM
Alumni Charity
Golf Classic

The 18th annual PLM Alumni Charity Golf Classic Maltais Geomatics Inc.
Merle Norman – Market Mall
was held on July 18, 2008 to another sold-out audience of over Nexen Inc.
160 golfers. Sunny skies (and maybe the odd rain shower), warm Regent Resources Ltd.
temperatures and great golf were on the scorecard for the day and Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
once again no one left disappointed! This year we surpassed $16,000 WestJet Airlines
in donations to our two charities of the Tour For Kids and Calgary
Reads. Many thanks to our generous sponsors for their never-ending Hole Sponsors
support in helping us improve the tournament each year.
Altus Geomatics Ltd.
Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to all Baytex Energy Trust
the generous companies who supported us with donations. Cavalier Land Ltd.
Once again a huge thank you must be given to the organizing Crescent Point Energy Trust
committee who endured countless hours of organizing and plan- Divestco Inc.
ning for the tournament. Integrity Land Inc.
McElhanney Land Surveys Ltd.
Watch for next year’s tournament on July 17, 2009. Be sure to Midwest Surveys Inc.
send your forms in early as this year’s tournament sold out in less Miller Thomson LLP
than ½ hour. Thanks again to all participants and let the games Open Range Energy Corp.
begin for next year! Petroland Services (1986) Ltd.

Nathan MacBey
Chairman

Prize Bucket Sponsors

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Demchuk & Day Inc.
Ed Williams Menswear
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Focus Corporation
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Fueling up Drink Sponsors

Ranger Land Services Ltd. Galleon Energy Inc.
Severo Energy Corp. Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.
Standard Land Company Inc.
Talisman Energy Inc.
TriStar Oil & Gas Inc. Mulligan Prize Sponsors
Touchdown Land Consultants Ltd.
Western Land Services Co. Ltd. Grizzly Resources Ltd.

First Tee Prize Sponsors Hot Dogs

geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. XI Technologies Inc.
Scott Land & Lease Ltd.
Thackray Burgess Ball Sponsor

Team Photo Sponsor EOG Resources Canada Inc.

Bellamont Exploration Ltd. Breakfast Sponsors
Explorer Software Solutions Ltd.
Maltais Geomatics Inc. Intrepid Energy Corporation

Beat the Hack Sponsor Water Sponsor

Divestco Inc. Precision Geomatics Inc.
Focus Corporation
Cart Sponsor
Golf Towel Sponsor
Penn West Energy Trust
LandSolutions Inc.
Driving Range Sponsor
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CAPL Calendar October Meeting
of Events
CAPL 60th Anniversary Celebration
September Special Guest: Jebb Fink
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
1 Monday Labour Day
2-6 Tues-Sat Salmon Fishing Cocktails: 5:00 p.m.
3 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
9 Tuesday Ethics & Fiduciary Duties Location: Hyatt Regency Ballroom
9 Tuesday Board Meeting 700 Centre Street S.E.
10 Wednesday 10K Road Race Members: No Charge
10 Wednesday BC Land Sale Guests: $89.25 (includes GST)
10-11 Wed-Thurs Directive 056 & Directive 60 (PSL Course)
13 Saturday Trap Shoot Please come and reflect on 60 very productive
16 Tuesday Production Agreements years with your fellow CAPL members and guests.
17 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale
17 Wednesday Negotiating Skills for Surface Land Agents The evening will feature premium dining and special entertainment
which is gratis to members thanks to the CAPL and its generous spon-
(PSL Course – Medicine Hat) sors such as geoLOGIC Sytems Ltd. All members are required to confirm
21-24 Sun-Wed 2008 CAPL Conference 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
m 30 Tuesday Groundwater Effects (PSL Course) sent to your office with an invoice. Fax Registration Form to (263-1620)
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October
1 Wednesday Alberta Land Sale attendance prior to noon on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. m

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:

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