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Prairie Operating Co. Announces Unanimous Approval of Genesis Oil and Gas Development Plan Adding Multi-Year Inventory of Development Drilling Locations

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company” or “Prairie”) today announced the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (“ECMC”) approved the Company’s Genesis I Oil & Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”).

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  • HOUSTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) (the “Company” or “Prairie”) today announced the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (“ECMC”) approved the Company’s Genesis I Oil & Gas Development Plan (“OGDP”).
  • The Genesis I OGDP encompasses 72 wells on two pads, developing 9-square miles of subsurface minerals in rural Weld County, Colorado.
  • The two pads, the Burnett and Oasis, will develop up to 18 three-mile lateral wells and up to 54 two-mile lateral wells, respectively.
  • The Company is targeting an April 2024 submittal for the Genesis II OGDP with the ECMC.

STARS ALIGN FOR PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE: LISA NIEMI SWAYZE, MISS AMERICA MADISON MARSH AND OTHERS TAKE STEPS TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced the participating celebrities who will be lending their voices to this year's PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. PurpleStride will take place nationwide in nearly 60 communities on one big day, April 27, 2024, as survivors, supporters, celebrities and special guests walk in solidarity to raise awareness and much-needed funds for pancreatic cancer, one of the world's deadliest forms of cancer.

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  • The dollars raised directly impact the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance critical progress against the disease.
  • Earlier this year it was announced that the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer increased to 13%, steadily growing from 7% over the past decade.
  • Remembering her mother, Whitney, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2018, Marsh will join PurpleStride NYC as a featured speaker.
  • "Pancreatic cancer took my mom from us far too soon, and that's why I'm so proud to be a part of PanCAN PurpleStride.

Vendasta Proudly Named One of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2024

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

SASKATOON, SK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Vendasta, the leading platform for digital solutions, proudly announces its recognition as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2024.

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  • SASKATOON, SK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Vendasta, the leading platform for digital solutions, proudly announces its recognition as one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for 2024.
  • With a steadfast commitment to its prairie roots, Vendasta has fostered a culture of innovation and community, making significant contributions to the local workforce.
  • "Being named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a testament to our dedication to the growth of our employees and our community," says Jean Parchewsky, Vice President of People Operations at Vendasta.
  • The full list of Saskatchewan's Top Employers (2024) was announced today in a special magazine co-published with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina-Leader Post.

Toll Brothers Announces Opening of Four New Model Homes in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the grand opening of four new model homes in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the grand opening of four new model homes in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
  • Nestled in the beautiful canyon of Fountain Hills, the two new Toll Brothers model homes in the Adero Collection at Toll Brothers at Adero Canyon were designed to maximize the incredible views and provide a true respite in an unforgettable setting.
  • Toll Brothers homes in these three stunning communities range in price from $1.16 million to over $2.62 million.
  • For more information and to schedule an appointment to visit Toll Brothers Sales Centers and tour the new model homes, call 844-836-5263 or visit TollBrothers.com/AZ .

Krispy Kreme® Canada expands with the opening of its first Winnipeg location

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TORONTO, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krispy Kreme Canada is bringing the world-famous Original Glazed® doughnut to the Prairies with the opening of its first location in Winnipeg, Manitoba in late spring.

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  • TORONTO, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Krispy Kreme Canada is bringing the world-famous Original Glazed® doughnut to the Prairies with the opening of its first location in Winnipeg, Manitoba in late spring.
  • The expansion marks an exciting milestone for the growth of Krispy Kreme Canada.
  • This location will also be the first iteration of a new Canadian design that present and future Krispy Kreme Canada shops will adopt.
  • “We are thrilled to bring the magic of our fresh, hot, light and airy doughnuts to our friends in Winnipeg,” said Levi Hetrick, Chief Growth Officer at Krispy Kreme Canada.

Agilent Presents Solutions Innovation Research Awards to Drexel University and Prairie View A&M University Researchers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the selection of Distinguished Professors Michel Barsoum and Yury Gogotsi at Drexel University and Professor Ananda Amarasekara at Prairie View A&M University as recipients of an Agilent Solutions Innovation Research Award (SIRA).
  • The three honorees will receive separate awards for their research into materials to advance energy storage technology.
  • Environmental issues related to decades of fossil fuel use have sharply highlighted the need for more efficient and durable batteries.
  • These awards underscore Agilent’s commitment to facilitating university research and enhancing awareness of and access to its portfolio of analytical solutions.

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commitment in Texas Reaches $10 Million for Entrepreneurial Skills and Career Exposure

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Blackstone today announced that the Blackstone Charitable Foundation has reached $10 million in funding in Texas through its signature program, LaunchPad.

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  • Blackstone today announced that the Blackstone Charitable Foundation has reached $10 million in funding in Texas through its signature program, LaunchPad.
  • The program seeks to close the opportunity gap by equipping students with entrepreneurial skills and internship opportunities to help them build lasting careers.
  • With continued migration of Fortune 500 companies to Texas, initiatives like LaunchPad will continue to help prepare Texas students to compete and thrive in a dynamic job market.
  • “What the Blackstone Charitable Foundation is providing to our next generation of community and business leaders is truly remarkable,” said President LeGrande.

El Niño's final stand; A mild but moody spring across Canada

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

To answer this question, The Weather Network has issued their Spring Forecast for the months of March, April and May.

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  • To answer this question, The Weather Network has issued their Spring Forecast for the months of March, April and May.
  • "Therefore, we expect this spring will feature profound mood swings across Canada as periods of late winter-like weather interrupt our journey towards consistent warm weather.
  • However, we expect that warmer-than-normal temperatures will outduel the cold weather for most Canadians this spring."
  • However, the mild spring will be moody at times with periods of colder-than-normal temperatures, a risk for significant late winter weather and even a threat for a late season frost.

Blue Alliance Announces Strategic Investment from Prairie Capital

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CINCINNATI, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Alliance, a fast-growing, operator-led MSP collective, announced today that it has completed a growth recapitalization transaction with Prairie Capital, a proven firm in scaling companies across a wide array of industries. Prairie Capital's investment will enable Blue Alliance to accelerate its growth strategy and offer more MSP owners an alternative to the standard agreement, as well as the opportunity to be part of a strong, supportive community focused on scaling and shared success.

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  • For Nick Recker, founding partner and CEO of Blue Alliance, the fundamental synergies of the two companies felt like a partnership right from the start.
  • We designed the Blue Alliance model to offer MSPs owners continued freedom throughout our partnership, and Prairie's business model resembles ours in that way."
  • Blue Alliance will continue to operate independently within the Prairie portfolio.
  • "We hand-selected Prairie as our investment partner because the two companies share many of the same philosophies for growing businesses," added Recker.

2024 CanTrust Index reveals low trust in building affordable housing and falling trust in Artificial Intelligence

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 CanTrust Index – one of the largest annual studies of trust in Canada, which examines trust in sources of information, institutions and more – shows high economic anxiety, little trust in building affordable housing and declining trust in Artificial Intelligence.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 CanTrust Index – one of the largest annual studies of trust in Canada, which examines trust in sources of information, institutions and more – shows high economic anxiety, little trust in building affordable housing and declining trust in Artificial Intelligence.
  • Trust in Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh in 2024 is only slightly higher, with both tied at 32 per cent.
  • Equally low, provinces and municipalities are tied at only 23 per cent trust to operate affordable housing.
  • “In 2024, only 51 per cent of Canadians trust the federal and provincial governments to reach collective agreements.