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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

The future of Norman Wells

from The North · host Cabin Radio

Norman Wells is losing its wells. Does that mean it's losing everything? Imperial Oil announced on Friday it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, which is more than a century old, later this year. Norman Wells exists because of the oil field, so our reporters asked residents and leaders what this means for the community.

Norman Wells is losing its wells. Does that mean it's losing everything? Imperial Oil announced on Friday it will end operations at its Norman Wells facility, which is more than a century old, later this year. Norman Wells exists because of the oil field, so our reporters asked residents and leaders what this means for the community.

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