Calgary Herald by James Wood.  Energy Minister Ken Hughes says he welcomes two new reviews by Ontario and Quebec into proposed pipelines to carry Alberta bitumen to Eastern Canada, downplaying concerns they could help slow or stop the projects from moving forward. Joe Balash Is New Landlord of Alaska Lands: Commissioner of Natural Resources Governor Sean Parnell (NGP Photo) ​yesterday appointed Joe Balash (NGP Photo) as the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Balash has served as acting commissioner since September 24. DNR is organized into seven divisions, including Agriculture, Forestry, [...]