The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 ‘Only reason we exist’: why an energy transition is hard to fathom in parts of Alberta https://thenarwhal.ca/only-reason-we-exist-why-energy-transition-hard-fathom-parts-alberta/ Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:50:28 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=13983 The Municipal District of Greenview received $77 million in taxes and fees from oil and gas companies in 2018 — more than any other municipal district in the province. The Narwhal visited two towns in the region to learn more about life in communities whose fortunes are deeply intertwined with the oil and gas industry Sharon J. Riley On the ground climate change Corporate Influence Corporate Mapping Project Fox Creek fracking oil and gas royalties Valleyview water Amber Bracken Valleyview Alberta Fox Creek