Editor's note: In this two-part series, the Independent Record examines Canadian oil sands production, its impact on the economy and the environment, and the potential connection to Montana's own energy development. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta The six-s...

Solar Plexus is in the business of renewable energy, and these days, it's busier than ever. “We're just swamped right now. We're behind. We've got people yelling at us,” said Mary Hamilton, an o...

Editor's note: This is the second part in a two-day series by the Helena Independent Record examining Canadian oil sands production, its impact on the economy and environment, and the potential connection to Montana's own energy dev...

Despite concerns over worldwide environmental impacts from oil sands mining and production, the opportunity to use Alberta’s product as a reliable source of fuel is supported by President Bush and Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer. However, Sch...

Editor’s note: In this two-part series, the Independent Record examines Canadian oil sands production, its impact on the economy and the environment, and the potential connection to Montana’s own energy development. FORT MCMURRAY,...