Developments in Canada in 1946

Abstract

Exploration drilling and geophysical work was at an increased rate in Canada during 1946. The Viking-Kinsella gas field was considerably enlarged and 3 new gas fields were discovered, namely, Provost, Elk Point, and Pendant d'Oreille. The Lloydminster heavy-oil field was considerably extended with 3 new pool discoveries. This resulted in Saskatchewan moving into third place as an oil producer, following Alberta and Northwest Territories. Development of the field, however, is retarded because of the heavy gravity of the oil. A new oil pool of unknown extent was found in the South Princess area on the central Alberta plains which should encourage further development in 1947. A large area of semi-solid bitumen and richly impregnated bituminous sand was discovered in the Mildred-Ruth lakes area of the Athabaska district by the Dominion Government Department of Mines and Resources. A new oil and gas field was discovered during the year near Wallaceburg, Ontario.