2006 Annual Report 06. Alberta Surface Rights Board

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1 2006 Annual Report 06 Alberta Surface Rights Board

2 January 31, 2007 Honourable Ted Morton Minister of Sustainable Resource Development It is my honour to transmit herewith the 2006 Annual Report of the Alberta Surface Rights Board, in accordance with Section 6 of the Alberta Surface Rights Act. Sincerely, Brian G. Gifford Chair and C.E.O. Alberta Surface Rights Board

3 Table of contents Message from the Chair and C.E.O Who we are and what we do Introducing our Board Members Mission, values and vision The hearing process How we did in 2006 highlights & achievements Organizational chart How to contact us. 24

4 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg As we move into 2007, we look forward to unveiling our new corporate identity, activating our new website and improved computer systems and continuing to recruit additional Board Members, which will allow us to enhance rural and regional representation. Brian G. Gifford

5 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg Message from the Chair and C.E.O. I am very pleased to present the Annual Report of the Alberta Surface Rights Board for the year This past year has been a year of change and productivity, with an emphasis on four key areas: increasing efficiency and accessibility for Albertans enhancing communications making Board processes more transparent building relationships While the main focus of the year has been on adjudicating applications, the Board has also managed to recruit new Members, ensuring that we have a broad spectrum of representation from across the province. In addition, we have emphasized maintaining and building on relationships to ensure there is a solid level of understanding about the Board s purpose and role. To that end, we have enhanced our communication efforts, most notably with the development of a new website and in reviewing how we can make information about our processes more easily available. For the 2006 calendar year, the Board saw a significant increase in applications over the previous year. We also saw the retirement of the Board Secretary, Faye-Lynne Shaw, who has been at the Board for 38 years. Despite vacancies in this and other positions, the staff and Board Members worked hard throughout the year to ensure fulfillment of our legislated mandate. Board Member training programs have been implemented and will continue. As we move into 2007, we look forward to unveiling our new corporate identity, activating our new website and improved computer systems and continuing to recruit additional Board Members, which will allow us to enhance rural and regional representation. Staff and Board Members have been working beyond full capacity during this past year. If the number of applications continues to increase, as is expected, we will need to address the issue of budget and staff resources to allow us to maintain our level of service. I want to thank all of our staff and Board Members for the hard work over the past year, which ensured our success in providing fair, accessible processes. Brian G. Gifford Chair and C.E.O. Alberta Surface Rights Board

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7 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg Who we are and what we do T he Alberta Surface Rights Board s predecessor, the Right of Entry Arbitration Board, was established in 1947 under the Right of Entry Arbitration Act (which was repealed in 1972 and replaced by the Surface Rights Act) to provide an accessible and effective process to determine fair and reasonable compensation to affected landowners and occupants. The most common reasons for applying to the Surface Rights Board are: Right of Entry to obtain a Right of Entry Order to allow entry on to Crown or private land where a private agreement could not be obtained. Review of Annual Compensation to request the Board to review the annual Photos Buildings in Calgary; One of Alberta s country roads; Wild rose (the provincial flower of Alberta ); Mud covered boots (sometimes getting dirty is just part of the job). compensation payable under a private agreement or Board Order because private negotiations of a five-year review have failed. Damage Dispute to request the Board to determine compensation for off-site damages (damages that occurred off the area granted to the Operator by private agreement or by Right of Entry Order). Recovery of Compensation to advise the Board that a payment has not been received from an Operator and to request the Board s assistance. Other possible reasons for applying to the Surface Rights Board might include the application to obtain a Right of Entry for seismic operations on Crown land where the occupant will not agree to sign a private agreement or to determine damages with respect to a drainage district. Through the assistance of a Director/Secretary, two Assistant Secretaries, and 13 administrative support staff (all of whom work for both the Alberta Surface Rights Board and the Alberta Land Compensation Board), the Board is able to maintain an effective and efficient organization focused on responding to queries, attending to applications, coordinating hearings and preparing responses. The Board also has a full time solicitor on staff, whose responsibility is to deal with legal matters associated with applications to the Board. At a glance Prior to 1947 The regulation of a mineral owners right to enter on the surface of land to work their minerals was dealt with by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners or a District Judge under regulations pursuant to the Provincial Lands Act Right of Entry Arbitration Act enacted, which created the Right of Entry Arbitration Board.

8 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 1967 Act amended to include an appeals procedure with respect to Compensation Orders issued by the Board Through an Order in Council, the Act was made subject to the Administrative Procedures Act, requiring the Board to provide written findings of fact and the reasons for the decisions in each case. Through amendment to the Expropriation Procedure Act, (which was repealed and replaced in 1974 by the Expropriation Act) the Right of Entry Arbitration Board was given jurisdiction to applications for expropriation by private companies of rights of way for power transmission lines and pipelines Surface Rights Act replaces the Right of Entry Arbitration Act and the Surface Rights Board replaces the Right of Entry Arbitration Board. At the same time, added jurisdiction to review every five years the annual compensation payable under Board Orders and surface leases made since January 1, As well, limited jurisdiction given to the Board to hear and determine disputes as to compensation for damages caused by the operator to lands or livestock of a lessor under a lease or a Respondent under Board Order Amendment of the Surface Rights Act and the Expropriation Act to place the acquisition of rights of way for pipelines and power transmission lines by operators authorized under the Hydro and Electric Energy Act and the Pipeline Act within the Surface Rights Act. Compensation guidelines under the Surface Rights Act for the rights of way also became applicable. The Board retained some jurisdiction under the Expropriation Act regarding the acquisition of sites for power plants and certain rights of way under the Water Resources Act. July 4, 1983 In addition to replacing the Surface Rights Act, 1972 with the Surface Rights Act 1983, added provision was given to the Board for an entry fee as well as requirement for a partial prepayment of compensation. Also included was an amplification of the guideline for determining compensation for land value and the right of review every five years of annual compensation payable under leases and Compensation Orders made before January 1, 1972 and leases with respect to power transmission structures made before January 1, Introducing our Board Members T he Alberta Surface Rights Board is currently comprised of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs and Members. Members on the Board are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for fixed renewable terms. Board Members are selected from across the province to provide a broad spectrum of representation. To be considered for appointment to the Board, candidates must have: an understanding of the essential elements for conducting a fair and objective hearing, excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to work well in group settings, and the ability to read and understand government legislation Chair & C.E.O. Brian G. Gifford Brian Gifford obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in each of the disciplines of Psychology and Sociology, and a Master of Social Work degree, both from Wilfrid Laurier University graduating in He maintained a practice in family and marital therapy, and later managed several programs in the social service field for the Government of Alberta until 1984, when he attended the Faculty of Law at the University of Victoria. Graduating in 1987, Mr. Gifford practiced largely in the area of civil litigation. Certified as a family law mediator by the Law Society of British Columbia in 1992, he maintained an active mediation practice. In 2002, he was appointed to be the founding Chair and C.E.O. of the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal for the Province of British Columbia. His community service activities in Victoria included the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, Administrative Law Section Chair for two years and Chairman of the Glendale Lodge Hospital Society for three years. In 2006, Mr. Gifford was selected to lead the Alberta Surface Rights Board and the Alberta Land Compensation Board. Also

9 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg in 2006, Mr. Gifford completed his part time studies for the LL.M. degree, specializing in administrative law, and a Graduate Diploma in Justice System Administration, both through Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. In addition to his work responsibilities, Mr. Gifford is a single father of a teenage boy. Vice-Chair John Logan John Logan has been a Member of the Surface Rights Board and Land Compensation Board since June 1, 1998, and was appointed as Vice-Chair in September He is a gold-medal winning graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration and a Master of Arts in Physical Education and Recreation. John has more than 30 years of experience in the private sector as an environmental, organizational and community development consultant. In addition Members are selected from across the province to provide a broad spectrum of representation. he has developed and taught a wide variety of courses at the University of Alberta encompassing areas such as professional ethics, public administration, community development and environmental / land economics. John has also served on a number of private, not-for-profit and governmental Boards, task forces and organizations. He is the past Chair of Edmonton s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Board and the Edmonton Community Services Advisory Board. Vice-Chair Dave Broda Dave Broda joined the Surface Rights Board in April He is past President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council in a volunteer position. Dave was an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from During this period, he served as a Member or Chair of many committees of the Legislature. Dave was also a Councilor for the Town of Redwater from , where he served on a number of committees. From , he was appointed to the Lakeland Regional Health Authority and was Chair of the Redwater General Hospital. Dave has served on many community Boards, including serving as President and Member of a variety of sports clubs, Ukraine associations, agricultural and municipal groups Member John Mah, Q.C. A senior partner of the law firm Chomicki Baril Mah LLP, John Mah is also a Member of the Law Society of Alberta and is licensed to practice law in Hong Kong, England and Wales. He has served on numerous non-profit Boards and was National Chair of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association. John was also a Governor of the University of Alberta, where he obtained degrees in Law and Arts. He is a past President of the Mah Society of Edmonton and District and a past Board Member of the Chinese Benevolent Society. He is also a past Member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, a Member of the Alberta Surface Rights Board and the Alberta Land Compensation Board and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. John was also elected Deputy Chancellor of the Priory of Canada, and is a Member of all Standing Committees of the Priory of Canada.

10 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg Member David McDonald Married since 1971, David and his wife Darlene have four children and operate a cow / calf farm in west central Alberta. David has been a Member and served on the executive of several local community groups and was elected to the Advisory Council for Improvement District 10, on which he served for nine years. He was also involved with various committees of Council, including Chairman of the Municipal Planning Commission and Member of the Municipal and Industrial Court of Revision. David became a Member of the Surface Rights Board in 2003, and was reappointed in 2006, when he also became a Member of the Land Compensation Board. From , David served as Reeve of the M.D. of Clearwater and as Chairman of the Red Deer Regional Planning Commission. In 1983, he was appointed to the Alberta Planning Board. Member Dr. Julian Martin Dr. Julian Martin was appointed as a Member of the Surface Rights Board and the Land Compensation Board in October A tenured professor of History at the University of Alberta, Julian received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria, his Master of Arts from Texas and his Master of Philosophy and Ph.D from Cambridge. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (UK), a historian of medicine, science and law. His teaching and research interests include Sir Francis Bacon, English common law, and early modern state-building. Julian also has administrative experience in long range planning, land use allocation, facility and infrastructural development. As an elected Member and then Deputy Chair of the University of Alberta s Facilities Development Committee ( ), Julian oversaw the University lands and space, its uses, regulation, new development and renovations. As Chair of the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Committee , he helped prepare and steer into legislation a 30-year framework plan and guidance for physical infrastructure, precinct development, land use patterns and building sites. Member Don A. Sibbald Don Sibbald was appointed as a Member of the Surface Rights and Land Compensation Boards in October, Prior to his 24 years of legal practice with a major Calgary law firm, Don received B.A., B.Ed. and LL.B. degrees from York University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Western Ontario, respectively. More recently, he has undertaken training in Conflict Resolution / Mediation. After teaching school for a brief time, he began his career as litigation counsel and has appeared before all levels of Alberta s Courts. His practice includes extensive involvement in Alternate Dispute Resolution proceedings both as counsel and as a Mediator. His community involvement includes serving on the executive of a school council, volunteer work with a non-profit society, acting as an instructor in various courses both within and outside the legal profession as well as being a mediator with the Provincial Court Civil Division Mediation Program. Member E. Gordon Chapman Gordon Chapman was appointed to the Surface Rights and Land Compensation Boards on October 25, Gordon has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba, a Masters of Public Management from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Alberta. Gordon has over 30 years management experience in the private, public and educational sectors. He has also taught a wide variety of business and applied computer courses for the University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge, Grant MacEwan Community College and Keewatin Community College. As well, Gordon served for five years on the City of Edmonton s Assessment Review Board and was Chair of the Board for 2006.

11 Prairie grain elevators Landscape near Drumheller

12 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 10 Member Karen Fraser Karen Fraser was appointed as a Member of the Surface Rights and Land Compensation Boards on October 25, As a former Member of the Immigration and Refugee Board and a former Chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Commission s Board of Referees, Karen has had many years of administrative tribunal hearing experience as a decision maker. She also has many years of previous relevant tribunal experience in investigation and advisory functions with the Unemployment Insurance Commission and the Alberta Labour Relations Board. She also conducted independent investigations of complaints to the Alberta Ombudsman. Karen has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Calgary and has subsequently completed many administrative law and other post-graduate courses. A native of Alberta, Karen currently makes her home in Canmore where she is a Member of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. She also serves as a Director of the Board of Vertigo Mystery Theatre in Calgary....providing accessible processes, delivering timely and fair decisions within our legislated mandate. Aerial photo of farmers fields taken near Edmonton Mission Statement, Alberta Surface Rights Board

13 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 11 Alberta Surface Rights Board mission, values and vision Mission The mission of the Surface Rights Board is to provide accessible processes, delivering timely and fair decisions within our legislated mandate. Our Values In carrying out its mission, the Surface Rights Board is guided by the following values: fairness accessibility impartiality accountability excellence transparency efficiency independence timeliness integrity Vision The Surface Rights Board will be known for: providing independent, communitybased, accessible, fair, timely and ethical processes supporting Board Members in the provision of high quality adjudication services ensuring a high level of awareness and knowledge of the Board s mandate and purposes creating a healthy work environment that supports staff to provide quality service and to continually learn and develop knowledge, skills and expertise.

14 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 12 The hearing process Setting a date for hearing The Board shall choose the time, date and location of a hearing. Factors taken into consideration may include the location of the land at issue, proximity to landowner s residence, availability of facilities to host hearing and, should the parties choose to retain legal counsel, the availability of their respective solicitors. Notice of hearing The Notice of Hearing with the place, date and time of the Hearing will be mailed to all parties to the proceeding. Hearing preliminaries Normally the Board panel consists of 3 Board Members one of whom chairs the hearing. Once the hearing is called to order the Chair will introduce the panel Members, ask the parties to state their name for the record and outline the purpose of the hearing. The hearing process To help everyone understand their roles in the hearing process the presiding Chair will outline how the hearing will proceed and what the parties responsibilities are. If you plan to bring any written material to the hearing, you must provide one copy for each of the three Board Members and one additional copy for the other side. This ensures that Board Members can follow your presentation and the opposing party can have a fair opportunity to understand your case and ask relevant questions when it is their turn to do so. Although the Board does not have specific rules for disclosure, if you do not provide written materials to the other party(ies) prior to the hearing, there is a risk that the hearing will be adjourned to allow them to review the materials. Hearings generally follow the format laid out below: 1. Introduction by the Board At the beginning of the hearing the Board shall declare its right to ask questions at any point during the proceedings and the Chair will outline how the hearing will take place and what the parties responsibilities are. There may be an opportunity for the parties to make an opening statement at the beginning of the hearing, at the discretion of the Board. 2. Applicant s Presentation The Applicant shall be the first to present his/her evidence and testimony. For example, in the case of a new taking under a right of entry order, the Operator is the Applicant. In the case of a party asking for a review of annual rental or for a determination of damages (usually the landowner) is the Applicant. If the Applicant has more than one witness each witness gives their testimony and the same process is followed as outlined below. 3. Cross examination of the Applicant by the Respondent 4. Questions from the Board 5. Respondent s presentation This takes the same form as the Applicant s presentation as shown above. 6. Cross examination of the Respondent by the Applicant 7. Questions from the Board 8. Summation and final arguments by the Applicant 9. Summation and final arguments by the Respondent 10. Application for costs The Board shall ask the parties if they wish to make any claim for costs related to preparing for and attending the hearing. There may be further submissions and argument relating to costs. 11. Close of the meeting If all issues have been thoroughly dealt with, the presiding Chair will end the hearing. How to appeal Any appeal on a Compensation Order issued by the Surface Rights Board must be made to the Court of Queen s Bench within 30 days of the appealing party receiving the order (refer to Section 26 (3)(a) of the Surface Rights Act).

15 How we did in 2006 highlights & achievements On the following pages you will find a summary of the results of our work for the calendar year 2006.

16 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 14 highlights & achie vements Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Right of Entry for Oil and Gas Dealt with in 2006 Crown Privat e Total Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year Received During the Year Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined Settled Independently of Board No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn Settled Privately Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Right of Entry for Pipelines Dealt with in 2006 Crown Privat e Total Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year Received During the Year Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined Settled Independently of Board No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn Settled Privately Applic atio ns Outstanding Applic atio ns Outstanding

17 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 15 highlights & achie vements Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Right of Entry for Power Transmission Lines Dealt with in 2006 Crown Privat e Total Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year Received During the Year Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined Settled Independently of Board No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn Settled Privately Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Right of Entry for Seismic Testing Dealt with in 2006 Tota l Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year 0 Received During the Year 0 Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined 0 Settled Independently of Board 0 No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn 0 Settled Privately Applic atio ns Outstanding Applic atio ns Outstanding 0

18 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 16 highlights & achie vements Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Right of Entry for Coal Dealt with in 2006 Tota l Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year 1 Received During the Year 2 Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined 0 Settled Independently of Board 0 No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn 1 Settled Privately Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For All Applications for Right of Entry Dealt with in 2006 Crown Privat e Total Applic ations Carried Over from Previous Year Received During the Year Applic ations Disposed of Right of Entry Granted Compensation Determined Settled Independently of Board No Right of Entry Granted Application Withdrawn Settled Privately Applic atio ns Outstanding 2 Applic atio ns Outstanding

19 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 17 highlights & achie vements Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Termination of Right of Entry in Full Dealt with in 2006 Tota l Applic ations Received Carried Over from Previous Year 3 Received During the Year 71 Applic ations Disposed of Request for Termination Granted 72 Request for Termination Withdrawn Summary of Applications Under the Surface Rights Act For Termination in Part of Right of Entry Dealt with in 2006 Tota l Applic ations Received Carried Over from Previous Year 0 Received During the Year 7 Applic ations Disposed of Request for Termination Granted 6 Request for Termination Withdrawn Applic atio ns Outstanding 2 Applic atio ns Outstanding 1

20 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 18 highlights & achie vements Summary of Rate of Compensation Reviews Pursuant to Section 27 of the Surface Rights Act Dealt with in 2006 Applic ations Accepted Carried Over from Previous Year 83 Received During the Year Applic ations Disposed of Heard and Compensation Determined 34 Settled Independently of Board 39 Withdrawn 0 Rejected Lack of Jurisdiction 0 73 Summary of Settlements of Disputes Pursuant to Section 30 of the Surface Rights Act Dealt with in 2006 Applic ations Accepted Carried Over from Previous Year 7 Received During the Year 15 Applic ations Disposed of Heard and Compensation Determined 6 Settled Independently of Board 3 Withdrawn 1 Rejected Lack of Jurisdiction Applic atio ns Outstanding 15 4 Applic atio ns Outstanding 12

21 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 19 highlights & achie vements Summary of All Applications for Recovery of Rental Pursuant to Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act Processed from January December, 2006 APPLIC ATIO NS 350 D I S P O S I T I O N S I N ( A s at D e c e m b e r 3 1, ) Paid by Minister of Finance 262 Paid by Operator 23 Discontinued/Settled 1 Outstanding 64 T O TA L Surface Rights Board Orders Issued in 2006 Right of Entry Orders: 291 Compensation Orders: 109 Compensation Orders: (re: Damages) 6 Amending Orders: 695 Cost Orders: 1 Varying Rate Orders: (Voluntary Under a Board Order) 63 Varying Rate & Amending Orders: (Voluntary Under a Board Order) 38 Varying Rate Orders: (By way of a Hearing Under a Board Order) 7 Varying Rate & Amending Orders: (By way of a Hearing Under a Board Order) 7 Varying Rate Orders: (By way of a Hearing Under a Private Agreement) 28 Partial Termination Orders: 6 Termination Orders: (Termination in Full) 72 Rescinding Orders: 7 Total O r ders issued in

22 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 20 highlights & achie vements Right of Entry Applications (New Takings) By Area APPLIC Atio ns C YH Cypress Hills 0 0 WCF Warner-Coutts-Foremost 0 2 PCM Pincher Creek-Cardston-McGrath 0 0 MDH Medicine Hat 0 0 V XT Vauxhall-Taber 8 0 LSP Lethbridge-Stavely-Picture Butte 0 0 EMS Empress-Schuler 0 1 BBS Brooks-Bassano 2 20 CSV Calgary-Strathmore-Vulcan 11 8 AVC Acadia Valley-Oyen-Consort 3 6 HDR Hanna-Drumheller 7 25 TRA Trochu-Airdrie CBL Coleman-Blairmore 0 0 BDO Black Diamond-Okotoks 0 0 SCC Sundre-Calgary-Cochrane 3 2 WPC Wainwright-Provost-Consort 11 7 LME Lloydminster-Mannville-Elk Point 9 14 SBC St. Paul-Bonnyville-Cold Lake 4 0 CSC Camrose-Sedgewick-Castor 17 9 C VL Camrose-Sedgewick-Castor 11 6 SLS Smoky Lake-Lac La Biche-St. Paul 10 6 RWS Red Deer-Wetaskiwin-Stettler EDM Edmonton WTA Westlock-Thorhild-Athabasca 1 4 WRI Warburg-Rocky Mountain House-Innisfail WEF Wabamum-Edson-Ft. Assiniboine HPS High Prairie-Smith 0 0 FT V Fort Vermilion Area 0 1 VMB Valleyview-McLennan-Berwyn 5 9 PKR Peace River-Keg River 0 0 GPR Grande Prairie-Rycroft FCP Fairview-Cherry Point Applications Accepted For Review of Annual Compensation (Under Section 27) By Area APPLIC Atio ns Accep ted C YH Cypress Hills 0 0 WCF Warner-Coutts-Foremost 0 0 PCM Pincher Creek-Cardston-McGrath 0 0 MDH Medicine Hat 0 0 V X T Vauxhall-Taber 8 33 LSP Lethbridge-Stavely-Picture Butte 0 1 EMS Empress-Schuler 0 0 BBS Brooks-Bassano 21 7 CSV Calgary-Strathmore-Vulcan 5 16 AVC Acadia Valley-Oyen-Consort 1 0 HDR Hanna-Drumheller 3 4 TRA Trochu-Airdrie 7 10 CBL Coleman-Blairmore 0 0 BDO Black Diamond-Okotoks 0 0 SCC Sundre-Calgary-Cochrane 0 0 WPC Wainwright-Provost-Consort 2 7 LME Lloydminster-Mannville-Elk Point 1 3 SBC St. Paul-Bonnyville-Cold Lake 1 3 CSC Camrose-Sedgewick-Castor 0 0 C VL Camrose-Sedgewick-Castor 6 9 SLS Smoky Lake-Lac La Biche-St. Paul 2 1 RWS Red Deer-Wetaskiwin-Stettler 8 3 EDM Edmonton WTA Westlock-Thorhild-Athabasca 2 4 WRI Warburg-Rocky Mountain House-Innisfail WEF Wabamum-Edson-Ft. Assiniboine 0 6 HPS High Prairie-Smith 1 0 FT V Fort Vermilion Area 0 0 VMB Valleyview-McLennan-Berwyn 0 3 PKR Peace River-Keg River 0 0 GPR Grande Prairie-Rycroft 5 4 FCP Fairview-Cherry Point 1 2 Total APPLIC ATIO NS Total APPLIC ATIO NS ACCEP TED

23 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 21 highlights & achie vements LEG END o f ar e as Fo r alberta map C YH Cypress Hills WCF Warner-Coutts-Foremost PCM MDH Pincher Creek-Cardston-McGrath Medicine Hat FCP PKR FTV V XT Vauxhall-Taber LSP Lethbridge-Stavely-Picture Butte EMS BBS CSV AVC HDR TRA CBL BDO SCC WPC LME SBC Empress-Schuler Brooks-Bassano Calgary-Strathmore-Vulcan Acadia Valley-Oyen-Consort Hanna-Drumheller Trochu-Airdrie Coleman-Blairmore Black Diamond-Okotoks Sundre-Calgary-Cochrane Wainwright-Provost-Consort Lloydminster-Mannville-Elk Point St. Paul-Bonnyville-Cold Lake GPR VMB WEF HPS WTA EDM SLS CVL SBC LME The Board has seen an increase in the number of applications in several areas of the province. Brian G. Gifford CSC C VL Camrose-Sedgewick-Castor Camrose-Vegreville-Lamont WRI RWS CSC WPC SLS Smoky Lake-Lac La Biche-St. Paul RWS Red Deer-Wetaskiwin-Stettler EDM WTA Edmonton Westlock-Thorhild-Athabasca SCC TRA HDR AVC WRI Warburg-Rocky Mountain House-Innisfail WEF HPS Wabamum-Edson-Ft. Assiniboine High Prairie-Smith BDO CSV BBS EMS FT V Fort Vermilion Area VMB PKR Valleyview-McLennan-Berwyn Peace River-Keg River CBL LSP VXT MDH GPR FCP Grande Prairie-Rycroft Fairview-Cherry Point PCM WCF CYH

24 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 2 2 highlights & achie vements Summary of Surface Rights Board Hearings from January 1 to December 31, 2006 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oc t Nov Dec TOTALS No. of Hearings Scheduled Rescheduled Settled Adjourned Postponed Withdrawn No. of Hearings Completed N o. o f A p p l i c at i o n s H e a r d a n d Co m p l e t e d Mineral Recovery Pipelines Power Transmission Lines Objections Damages Reviews Costs Inquiries Coal Mines Expropriation Other TOTALS

25 A L B E R TA S U R F A C E R I G H T S B O A R D 2006 Annual Report pg 23 Organization chart S u r fac e R i g h t s B oa r d / L a n d Co m p e n s at i o n B oa r d Minister of Sustainable Resource Development The Honourable Ted Morton CHAIR and C.E.O. Surface Rights Board / Land Compensation Board Brian G. Gifford Land Compensation Board John Logan Vice Chair E. Gordon Chapman Member Karen R. Fraser Member John Mah Member Julian Martin Member David McDonald Member Don A. Sibbald Member Karen Sinclair-Santos Member Surface Rights Board David Broda Vice-Chair John Logan Vice Chair E. Gordon Chapman Member Karen R. Fraser Member John Mah Member Julian Martin Member David McDonald Member Don A. Sibbald Member Solicitor Surface Rights Board Karen Sinclair-Santos Director / Secretary Surface Rights Board Land Compensation Board Vacant Assistant Secretaries Surface Rights Board Land Compensation Board 2 Positions Administrative Support Surface Rights Board Land Compensation Board 13 Positions Revised Dec. 2006

26 How to contact us Note to Readers: Copies of this annual report are available on the Alberta Surface Rights Board website or by contacting our office. Phone: (Dial for toll-free access outside of Edmonton) Fax: Mail: Alberta Surface Rights Board 18 th Floor, Phipps-McKinnon Building A Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G2 Website:

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