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More than oil: The people who built an industry

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The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show is about more than equipment and technology. It's also about the people who have built this industry and the communities that have grown alongside it. Dan Cugnet is one of those people. He's a Weyburn-area farmer, business leader and singer-songwriter who has spent decades working in Saskatchewan's energy sector. Today, we'll get his take on the state of the industry, what he's hearing from people on the grounds, and where he sees Saskatchewan's energy future heading next.
3 Jun 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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