Hans Asfeldt

"There had been oil and gas wells here in the area in the past," says Elaine, "but what we didn’t know was that this was a whole new breed of oil and gas wells…"

Dr. Gary Tresidder is determined to make progress on the impacts of hydraulic fracturing for tight oil that occurs just across the road from his Lochend home in the Cardium play.

“I don’t believe for one minute that all Albertans believe that oil and gas is the only way to live in this province,” says Ronalie Campbell. “Alberta wasn’t built on oil and gas,” says Shawn, “Alberta was built on agriculture. Alberta was started with a plow, and horseback, and cattle.

“I think what we’re standing for is something that no longer exists…” says Nielle, “beautiful, pristine farmland, wonderful water, fresh air.”