Margaret Patricia Eaton, Author at Resource In Focus

Margaret Patricia Eaton

The Gorman Edge: Celebrating 70+ Years of Producing the Finest Boards
Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd.

Since 1951, Gorman Bros. Lumber, the founding company of the Gorman Group, with headquarters in West Kelowna, B.C., has been recognized for the highest quality lumber products, responsible forest management, and connection with community.

A Nationwide Lift for the Crane Industry
ML Crane

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

A leader in the crane industry, ML Crane, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a closely networked group of companies that provide customized solutions across diverse industries.

Women on the Rise
Challenge and Opportunity in the Resource Sector

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

We take an unblinking look at the challenges and opportunities women face in the natural resource sector from a Canadian perspective. It’s been a long, long road for women, but one that’s worth the journey.

From Forest to Fashion
AV Group Canada

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

If you’re wearing apparel that drapes and flows beautifully, with a luxurious silk-like sheen and bearing a label from any number of popular international brands, you may be surprised to learn it began life in a forest in New Brunswick, sustainably managed by AV Group, and processed in a dissolving-grade pulp mill, also owned by the AV Group.

What Lies Beneath
LeeWay Marine

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

Ocean technology testing and research, hydrographic surveying, naval support training, science expeditions, and sensor and data management are all part of LeeWay Marine’s portfolio of services. When your work takes you to the ocean, LeeWay Marine is there already.

Sustainable Energy Wherever There's a Little Sun
The Smart Energy Company™

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

The Smart Energy Company™, New Brunswick’s first utility-scale solar developer, proudly announces the NOREASTER, specifically designed for cold harsh climates where energy is needed most…

The Energy May Be Alternative – But These New Products are All-American
MidNite Solar

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

MidNite Solar’s product launch in September to January is set to shake up the U.S. alternative energy industry. Even better, the Barcelona and Hawke’s Bay charge controllers, the Rosie inverter, and the unique B17 modular inverter are made right here by Americans, in Arlington, WA.

Thanks to Aquaculture, the Future is Bright for Newfoundland
Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA)

by Margaret Patricia Eaton

In this feature we look at how aquaculture has revitalized Newfoundland’s economy and at the same time is addressing global issues of food security while, through near net-zero carbon emissions, the industry is doing its bit to help stem climate change.

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Promoting Aquaculture with Advocacy and Action
The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association

The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA) has been keeping busy with advocacy, public education, and conferences, among other activities, since Resource in Focus last profiled the organization in May of 2022. The ACFFA, which represents Atlantic Canada’s salmon farming sector, has also been enjoying the transition “back to a normal work environment,” now that the worst of COVID is hopefully over, says Executive Director Susan Farquharson.

Aquaponics Solutions for a Better Fishery Industry
Alberta Aquaculture Association

The Alberta Aquaculture Association is dedicated to promoting aquaculture and its related practices in Western Canada. The association has been promoting environmentally friendly technologies, like aquaponics, to produce fish. Aquaponics is an integrated food production method that combines aquaculture (breeding and raising fish in a farm-like ecosystem) and hydroponics (cultivating plant life without soil, using water-based nutrients).

Helping Sea Farmers Meet Their Business Goals
Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia

From its base in Halifax, the Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia (AANS) operates across the province “from Yarmouth to Cape North, Cape Breton, and all points in between,” according to association Executive Director Tom Smith. The not-for-profit, membership-based industry trade group was founded in 1977 by a volunteer group of sea farmers. Today, it represents over 95 percent of all aquaculture farming in Nova Scotia across three sectors: finfish such as salmon, trout, and striped bass; shellfish such as oysters, mussels, clams, quahogs, scallops; and sea plants such as sugar kelp.

A CLEAR Commitment to H2S Management
AMGAS

AMGAS Services Inc. is a Rocky View, Alberta-based company with an international presence and several proprietary solutions for H₂S management in oil and gas operations and other sectors. By removing contaminants such as hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), benzene, toluene, and xylenes, its integrated solutions benefit both the environment and its clients’ bottom line. The company has continued to refine its offerings with a special emphasis on its ground-breaking CLEAR Technology.

“What Don’t We Do?” This Crew Celebrates Continued Success
Blue Flame Crew, LLC

Gas management systems provider Blue Flame Crew, LLC specializes in the design, installation, and service of systems across the United States. It serves as a division of Boos Resource & Technology Group, a conglomerate of companies providing a wide range of services including consulting, construction, maintenance, architectural design, and engineering for the environmental markets.