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January 13
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Turner Valley production quota increased from 12,500 to 18,000 barrels per day
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February 3
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Alberta Conservation Board raises allowables from 18,000 to 24,000 barrels per day
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March 2
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Saskatchewan allows Northern Natural to hold a plebiscite on a gas franchise, which could lead to a $5 million distribution system; gas cannot be imported from Alberta with the consent of Saskatchewan authorities
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March 9
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Carl Nickle recommends three steps to double oil production and reduce imports; halt U.S. imports, adjust freight rates and meet Empire gasoline requirements with Canadian Oil
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March 16
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Princess No. 1 blasts out 63.5 million cubic feet of gas per day - the largest gas flow ever recorded in Canada
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March 16
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Ram River Oils stakes location for Ram River No. 2 in Clear Water area
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March 23
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Princess No.1 brought under control March 20 after blowing wild since Feb. 5
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March 30
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Alberta Petroleum Association extends membership to include the financial community and other with a key interest in oil and gas
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April 13
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Northern Natural proposes 162-mile pipeline between Lloydminster and Saskatoon
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May 11
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Arrow No. 1 becomes best producer in Turner Valley after acidizing, proving acid treatment is successful in increasing production
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May 25
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World War 1 veterans volunteer to defend Turner Valley
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June 1
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A Lloydminster well becomes the first successful operating well in the area to produce for more than a few hours
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June 8
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Companies assessed 10 cent per barrel tax to help buy ambulances for overseas
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June 15
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Mcgillivray Royal commission releases 528-page report on the oil industry, recommending an eight-cent per barrel increase in posted crude prices and opposing government control of the industry
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June 29
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George Cottrelle appointed Dominion Oil Controller
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July 20
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Crude prices increase five cents per barrel despite producer demands for eight; lack of storage facilities brings Turner Valley oil shortages
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August 3
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Cottrelle gives his first speech, allowing imports from the U.S. and pledging incentives to stimulate exploration and development
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August 17
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Turner Valley quotas are revised to match actual output
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August 24
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Dominion government grants Oil Controller sweeping powers; $8 million ammonia plant proposed outside Calgary
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September 7
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Discovery of a central west flank at Turner Valley
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September 14
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Oilmen get remaining three cent per barrel increase demanded in July
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October 5
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Conservation Board adopts monthly oil and gas allowable schedule
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November 30
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Conservation Board reduces Turner Valley quota below field potential and reverts to prorationing
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December 21
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Princess No. 2 completed; Ram River No.2 reveals good gas shows
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