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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - OCTOBER 2015Canadian Natural Resources LimitedGRADUATES OF AN ABORIGINAL SECURITY PROFESSIONALS TRAINING PROGRAM, SUPPORTED BY CANADIAN NATURAL.Canadian Natural takes pride in delivering energy to Canada and the world in a safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible way. We are committed to working together with the communities where we operate to build long-lasting positive relationships in the areas of employment, business development, education and training, and community investment.Canadian Natural is a senior independent oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company based in Calgary, AB.WWW.CNRL.COMBA are clear, it is a well-respected as- sociation not only in Alberta but across the country. The opportunities through NAABA are extensive, for both Ab- original businesses and the oil and gas industry which is so reliant on a thriv- ing workforce.“We are always looking to help our local Industry and Aboriginal busi- nesses connect, ultimately, this is the best thing for our communities,” Mer- credi concludes.For more information on NAABA visit www.naaba.ca.5 QUESTIONS WITH RICHARD SAARI: NAABA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTAs a part of the Board of Direc- tors for NAABA, Richard Saari knows a thing or two about running a com- pany, and doing business in Alberta. Owner of Northern Buffalo Construc- tion, Saari has been part of the busi- ness community for many years, and has seen how community support, as with NAABA, can help local business- es get the job done.Northern Buffalo Construction offers a wealth of experience to its clients in the oil sands. The company provides: road construction, site prep, ditching, grubbing, site services, water and sewer, sand farm management, quarry management, dewatering, dredging, muskeg removal, unsuit- able earth removal, dyke construction, dyke drainage installation, subdivision development, and more. NB Construc- tion promotes a safe and secure work environment and is committed to envi- ronmental sustainability in their opera- tions. Current clients include the big- gest names in the oil sands, and that clientele was won with hard work and a commitment to service.As a 100% Aboriginal-owned company, there are many new oppor- tunities for NB Construction going into 2016. Saari explains.50