RE:RE:RE:rig count increasesESN is in my hometown. What they are telling you is legit. The big question is can they get the skilled labour to do the work. A lot of guys are not in the oil field right now, plus there are high competition levels for workers in Medicine Hat and area. Some companies, like Trican or others have buillboards up seeking to recruit workers. it is easy to stay home and play video games in the parents basement.