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Imperial stories

Imperial stories on the environment, innovation, community and our people.

All in for students, STEM and building strong communities
  • Imperial has supported the United Way’s All In for Youth program, which provides free tutoring through the YMCA Calgary’s Tutoring Table, for more than a decade.
  • Imperial provided the funding that enabled the program to expand from math tutoring into the sciences in the 2025-26 academic year.
  • The program helps students improve their grades, school attendance and confidence.
Actually, curiosity never takes the summer off
  • Actua is Canada’s largest STEM outreach program, representing a national network of universities and colleges that engage youth in STEM learning experiences.
  • Imperial has partnered with Actua for more than two decades.
  • Every year, Imperial team members participate in Actua summer camps – and leave inspired by the curiosity, confidence and potential of the next generation.
The end of an era at Norman Wells
  • After more than 100 years, Imperial’s Norman Wells operation in the Northwest Territories has been safely shut in.
  • Imperial drilled its first discovery well in Norman Wells in 1920, laying the foundation for what would become one of Canada’s longest-producing oil fields.
  • After deactivation and decommissioning, plans for closure and reclamation will continue to advance.
One billion barrels and counting: Kearl marks a major milestone
  • Kearl has reached a billion barrels of production, making a significant economic impact in Alberta and beyond.
  • Innovation, including developing one of the world's largest autonomous mining fleets, continues to shape the oil sands operation.
  • The milestone reflects the people and communities behind Kearl's success.