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McDougall Energy Acquires Timmins-based Propane Supplier Nasco Propane

McDougall Energy is pleased to announce its acquisition of NASCO Propane (“Nasco”), a leading residential and commercial propane supplier in Timmins, Ontario. This strategic move…

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McDougall Energy Donates Backpacks to Local Students in Need

This August, McDougall Energy supported local students as they prepared for back-to-school by donating funds to pack 75 backpacks for this year’s Backpacks for Success…

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Edward Fuels is now McDougall Energy

Beginning May 29, 2024, Edward Fuels, A Division of McDougall Energy Inc., will begin operating exclusively as McDougall Energy. Since McDougall Energy acquired Edward Fuels…

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McDougall Energy Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

McDougall Energy is proud to announce it has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2024. This award recognizes privately owned Canadian companies…

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Federal Carbon Tax – 2024 Update

The Federal Government, through its Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, charges a carbon tax on all fuel consumed in Canada. Below are the new carbon…

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What a Gas. Fuelling Life with Propane

Many people may not think much about propane until the barbeque runs out, the steaks are on the grill, and you have guests arriving in…

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Manitoba Fuel Tax Holiday – Notice

Effective January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, there will be a Fuel Tax Holiday in Manitoba. The Fuel Tax Holiday Information Notice posted on…

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McDougall Energy Donates $10,000 to Christmas Cheer

McDougall Energy hopes to brighten the holidays for local children, families, and individuals with a $10,000 donation to Christmas Cheer via the Sault Star Santa…

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McDougall Energy Spreads Holiday Cheer, Donating $86,000 to Local Charities across Ontario

McDougall Energy has donated $86,000 to 37 charities that are supporting youth, families, and individuals in need this holiday season. Recipients of these donations include…

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Federal Carbon Tax Exemption for Heating Oil

On October 26, 2023, the Prime Minister of Canada announced that the government is granting a temporary three-year carbon tax exemption for heating oil in…

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McDougall Energy Receives Impact Award from Convenience Store News Canada

McDougall Energy is proud to receive the Impact Award for Community Service/Local Impact/Giving Back from Convenience Store News Canada. The Convenience Store News Canada Impact Awards…

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Davis Fuels is now McDougall Energy

Starting September 1, 2023, Davis Fuels, A Division of McDougall Energy Inc., will begin operating exclusively as McDougall Energy. Since McDougall Energy acquired Davis Fuels in…

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McDougall Energy Celebrates 12th Year Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (May 9, 2023) – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is proud to be recognized for its industry-leading performance and sustained growth…

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McDougall Energy Awarded for Community Investment in Sault Ste. Marie

On March 25, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (“SSMCOC”) celebrated innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship, as it hosted its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards…

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McDougall Energy Awarded Company of the Year by Northern Ontario Business

McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as Company of the Year (51+ employees) at the 2022 Northern…

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Local Organizations Receive $8,000 from Edward Fuels, A Division of McDougall Energy Inc.

Edward Fuels, A Division of McDougall Energy Inc. (“Edward Fuels”) has donated $8,000 toward four local organizations supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurities this…

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McDougall Energy Spreads Holiday Cheer, Donating $50,000 to Local Charities across Ontario

McDougall Energy Inc. has donated $50,000 toward 16 charities across Ontario supporting children, families, and individuals in need this holiday season. Donations have been distributed…

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McDougall Energy Donates $10,000 to Christmas Cheer

McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) hopes to brighten the holidays for local children, families, and individuals with a $10,000 donation to Christmas Cheer via the Sault…

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Manitoulin Fuels is now McDougall Energy

McDougall Energy acquired Manitoulin-based fuel supplier and HVAC contractor, Manitoulin Fuels Limited (“Manitoulin Fuels”) in 2020, officially becoming A Division of McDougall Energy Inc. Since…

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McDougall Energy Wins Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Beyond Sault Ste. Marie Award

On June 16, 2022, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (“SSMCOC”) celebrated entrepreneurship, innovation, and local business savvy, as it handed out its 2021…

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McDougall Energy Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

PRESS RELEASE Sault Ste. Marie, ON (May 10, 2022) – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best…

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The Federal Carbon Tax – What You Need to Know

On April 1, 2019, the Federal Government implemented a Carbon Tax on fuel in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Ontario. The Carbon…

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Benefits of Digital Technology in Agricultural Business

Agricultural businesses, from large-scale farming operations to single-location greenhouses, face many challenges. One of the biggest is failing to modernize by incorporating helpful technologies that…

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McDougall Energy Inc. Announces Completion of Dowler-Karn Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE Sault Ste. Marie, ON (February 28, 2022): Two of Ontario’s largest family-owned fuel and lubricant distributors have finalized an agreement that welcomes Dowler-Karn…

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McDougall Energy donates $9,000 to Kingston Community Organizations

McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) has donated $9,000 toward three local organizations in Kingston, Ontario. Donations have been distributed to Gananoque Food Bank, Southern Frontenac Community…

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McDougall Energy Inc. announces an agreement in principle to acquire the business interests of Dowler-Karn

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 29, 2021):McDougall Energy Inc. and Group of Companies (“McDougall Energy”) is excited to announce that an agreement in principle has been reached to acquire the business…

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Dodsley Propane reaches deal to join McDougall Energy Inc.

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 29, 2021): McDougall Energy Inc. and Group of Companies (“McDougall Energy”) is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement…

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Switching to Propane Heating is Easy and Affordable

Convert your home or business and see the benefits With awareness of climate change at an all-time high, the use of alternative energy sources is…

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McDougall Energy acquires Vieira Fuels expanding customer base in Hamilton, Ontario

October 2021 marks the official acquisition of Hamilton-based Vieira Fuels by McDougall Energy Inc. Vieira Fuels will now operate fully under the McDougall Energy brand….

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McDougall Energy acquires Vieira Fuels in Hamilton, Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 15, 2021) – McDougall Energy Inc. is pleased to announce the official acquisition of Vieira Fuels, a fuel distributor and…

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Propane, a cost-effective energy solution for your home or business

June 7th is International Propane Day, the perfect time to learn more about the many uses of clean, affordable and accessible propane. Heating with propane…

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Kingston based Rosen Energy Group Inc. reaches deal to join the McDougall Energy family

Sault Ste. Marie and Kingston, ON (May 17, 2021): Two of Ontario’s longstanding fuel and lubricant distribution businesses have come to an agreement that will…

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New Esso site now open in Niagara Falls with the help of McDougall Energy

McDougall Energy recently partnered with a Retail Dealer customer to help build and open a new site in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and provide high-quality Esso™…

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McDougall Energy Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 10th Year

May 5, 2021 (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is honoured to be recognized for the 10th consecutive year as a…

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McDougall Energy Helps “FalloRick Home to Home” Run 4200km for Children in Need

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (April 6, 2021): McDougall Energy Inc. (McDougall Energy) and Imperial Oil’s Esso™ Community Program have donated $2,000 to help Rick Fall’s…

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McDougall Energy enhances propane supply for Manitoulin Island

February 2, 2021 – McDougall Energy recently increased its propane storage capacity on Manitoulin Island, Ontario with the installation of a larger propane bulk plant. This…

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Feature Article: Generational Business – Growth on the horizon for Sault energy company

Darren McDougall, President of McDougall Energy Inc., recently spoke with Northern Ontario Business for its Generational Business feature. McDougall Energy is a third-generation family-owned business since 1949, headquartered…

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Organizations in Kincardine, Goderich, Walkerton & Huron County get $25,000 from McDougall Energy & Edward Fuels

Goderich, ON (December 18, 2020): Together with the Esso™ Community Program, McDougall Energy Inc. and Edward Fuels (a Division of McDougall Energy) have donated $25,000…

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Owen Sound Fire Fighters Get $5,000 from McDougall Energy Towards Christmas Toy Drive

Owen Sound, ON (December 18, 2020): McDougall Energy Inc. (McDougall Energy) and Imperial Oil’s Esso™ Community Program have donated $5,000 towards the Owen Sound Professional…

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McDougall Energy donates $20,000 to Sudbury, Timmins and Manitoulin Organizations

Sudbury, Timmins, and Manitoulin/Little Current, ON (December 17, 2020): McDougall Energy Inc. and Imperial Oil’s Esso™ Community Program have donated $20,000 toward three local organizations…

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Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold Receives $5,000 from McDougall Energy for the Holidays

St. Catharines and Thorold, ON (December 16, 2020): McDougall Energy Inc. (McDougall Energy) and Imperial Oil’s Esso™ Community Program have donated $5,000 toward and Community…

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Local Organizations Receive $15,000 from McDougall Energy and Davis Fuels this Christmas (Burford/St. George)

Burford and St. George, ON (December 16, 2020): Together with the Esso™ Community Program, McDougall Energy Inc. and Davis Fuels (a Division of McDougall Energy)…

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McDougall Energy helps ACES Waste Management (Muskoka) Ltd. fuel their fleet

ACES Waste Management (Muskoka) Ltd. in Bracebridge, Ontario, recently installed a new cardlock system linked to a 61,000L fuel tank with the help of McDougall…

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McDougall Energy Gives $30,000 to Local Christmas Cheer Organizations (Sault Ste. Marie/Thessalon)

Sault Ste. Marie and Thessalon, ON (December 11, 2020): McDougall Energy Inc. (McDougall Energy) and Imperial Oil’s Esso™ Community Program have donated $30,000 towards the…

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BCT Solutions fuels up with the help of McDougall Energy

Brantford, ON (November 3, 2020) – McDougall Energy’s Business Markets team recently partnered with BCT Solutions to install a new 73,000L fuel tank and Commercial…

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St. Catharines Welcomes New Esso Dealer

As a new Esso™ Dealer, Rick Chohan is excited to be part of the St. Catharines community thanks to the support of James Tracy, Auto…

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Preparing your home for colder weather

It’s officially sweater weather, and as Canadians, we know it can change to winter parkas practically overnight. We rely on heating systems during the long…

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McDougall Energy: Three Generations of Growth & Success

Convenience & Carwash Canada featured McDougall Energy Inc. in the Sept/Oct Issue and gave us the opportunity to tell our story. Our third-generation family-owned Canadian business has been…

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Together, we’re protecting each other

Throughout COVID-19, McDougall Energy has maintained essential services to our home, business, dealer and retail customers by following strict health and safety measures. We are…

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McDougall Energy Team Helps Open New Esso Location in the GTA

Our Auto Dealer team helps Dealers prepare to open and manage new Esso, Pump and unbranded retail sites across Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia; this…

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Edward Fuels joins the McDougall Energy family

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (June 29, 2020): Two of Ontario’s family-owned fuel and lubricant distribution businesses have finalized an agreement that welcomes Edward Fuels Limited…

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McDougall Energy brings high-quality Esso Diesel to Great Canadian Coaches

McDougall Energy’s Business Markets team recently partnered with Great Canadian Coaches, a company that operates a full motorcoach division with over 50 coaches, two garages…

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McDougall Energy Makes a Big Move to Better Serve Sudbury Area Customers

With nearly double the space and added convenience, McDougall Energy customers in the Sudbury area will benefit from the recent move of our Sudbury operations…

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Phone Scam Alert

There have been recent reports of customers receiving fraudulent phone calls from people claiming to be with McDougall Energy and asking for customer account and…

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McDougall Energy’s Retail Team is Now in Alberta

McDougall Energy Inc. is now in Alberta to help customers build and sustain a prosperous fuel and convenience retailing business. By expanding into Alberta, customers…

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Free Offers for First Responders, Health Care Workers and Transportation Drivers at McDougall Energy Retail Sites

*Please note: this free offer program ended in June 2020* April 6, 2020: McDougall Energy would like to show its appreciation for frontline Health Care…

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Our Health & Safety Commitment to You: COVID-19

Our Health & Safety Commitment to You Along with the rest of Canada, McDougall Energy Inc. is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation as it…

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McDougall Energy Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for Ninth Consecutive Year

Sault Ste. Marie, ON – March 5, 2020: McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) is proud to be recognized as a 2020 winner of the Canada’s Best…

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McDougall Energy Awarded Business of the Year from Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – March 2, 2020: On Saturday, February 29, McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) was awarded an Outstanding Business Achievement Award from…

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Christmas Cheer Receives $10,000 from McDougall Energy to Help Those in Need

McDougall Energy Inc. hopes to brighten the holidays for local families and individuals with a donation of $10,000 to the Sault Star Santa Fund for…

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McDougall Energy Donates $3000 to Thessalon Lions Club to Help Fill Christmas Hampers

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – December 19, 2019: McDougall Energy Inc. is pleased to donate $3000 to the Thessalon Lions Club to help fill Christmas…

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McDougall Energy Donates $7500 to Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – December 4, 2019: McDougall Energy Inc. is pleased to announce a $7500 donation to Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey…

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McDougall Energy Donates $5000 to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario – McDougall Energy is pleased to announce a $5000 donation to the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter in Owen Sound.  The donation…

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McDougall Energy and the Esso Community Program donates $10,000 towards the Wikwemikong Food Bank to help local families

MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON; October 15, 2019 – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) and Imperial’s Esso Community Program announced a $10,000 donation to the Wikwemikong Food…

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McDougall Energy and the Esso Community Program Support NSHN Auxiliary Richards Landing – Matthews with $2500 Towards New Defibrillator

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario – McDougall Energy, in partnership with Imperial’s Esso Community Program, is pleased to announce a $2500 donation to the North Shore…

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McDougall Energy Opens First Site Operating the Circle K Brand

McDougall Energy Inc. (MEI) is pleased to welcome our first site to be operating the Circle K brand, located at 324 Coleman Street in Carleton…

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McDougall Energy Participates in 2019 VIEA Business Match

On March 11 to March 13, McDougall Energy Inc. (MEI) participated in the 2019 Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) Business Match. The event, held in…

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The Federal Carbon Tax and MEI – What you Need to Know

On April 1, 2019 the Federal Government will implement a carbon tax on fuel in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick. This…

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McDougall Energy Receives Canada’s Best Managed Companies Honour for Eighth Consecutive Year

Sault Ste. Marie Based McDougall Energy Maintains Platinum Member Status Sault Ste. Marie, ON – March 7, 2019 – McDougall Energy is proud to be…

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McDougall Energy Wins Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Beyond Borders Award

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, January 26, 2019– The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (“SSMCOC”) celebrated innovation, creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship, as it handed out…

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McDougall Energy and Esso Community Program Announce $10,000 Gold Level Sponsorship of the Ontario Special Olympics

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, December 5, 2018 – McDougall Energy together with Imperial’s Esso Community Program, are pleased to sponsor the Ontario Special Olympics taking…

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McDougall Energy Launches New Customer-Focused Website

McDougall Energy is pleased to announce the launch of our new website www.mcdougallenergy.com, featuring a brand new look, more information on our products and services, and a…

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McDougall Energy Inc. signs Branded Wholesaler Agreement with Husky

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, August 29, 2018 – McDougall Energy Inc. (“McDougall Energy”) announced today that it has entered into a Branded Wholesaler Agreement with…

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McDougall Energy Customers Can Soon Earn PC Optimum Points at our Esso Retail Locations – Article in Mclean’s Magazine

June 2018 – Anticipated to launch this summer, the Esso and Mobil PC Optimum Loyalty Program will allow PC Optimum members to earn 10 points…

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McDougall Energy Achieves Best Managed Platinum Member Status

Homegrown family business distinguished with one of Canada’s Best Managed highest honours Sault Ste. Marie, ON – March 8, 2018 – McDougall Energy Inc., an Esso-branded…

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Davis Fuels joins McDougall Energy Family

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- Keeping it all in the family; two family-owned fuel and lubricant distribution businesses have agreed to terms that will see Davis…

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McDougall Energy Inc. acquires Pepco Corp.’s Owen Sound business

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – November 29, 2017 –  McDougall Energy Inc. (McDougall Energy), a third generation family-owned business, is pleased to announce the acquisition…

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McDougall Energy Maintains National Recognition with Gold Standard Win

Sault Ste. Marie, ON – March 9, 2017 – McDougall Energy Inc. has once again requalified as a Gold Standard winner with Canada’s Best Managed Companies….

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McDougall Energy Becomes National Partner to Aboriginal Business Match

NOV 8, 2016 – The McDougall Energy team (Scot Powers, Linda Thompson and Karl Zwirner)  in attendance at the Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) East on…

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McDougall Energy Maintains Status as Best Managed Gold Requalified Company

Sault Ste. Marie, ON – March 9, 2016– McDougall Energy Inc. has been named a winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies over the past four…

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