Wiebo Ludwig was a fiercely committed anti-oil and gas activist who moved his family to Trickle Creek in northwestern Alberta to live simply and resist what he saw as the destruction of the land. In the 1990s, his confrontation with the oil industry escalated into a series of controversial events that divided Canadians. Was he a defender of the environment or a dangerous extremist? His story forces us to wrestle with uncomfortable questions: How far should protest go in the face of perceived injustice? When does conviction cross the line into violence? And what do we risk, or gain, when we act on absolute belief? Big thanks to Bailey, who joins the gents to provide personal context and insight throughout the conversation. And shout out to Birdy Coffee for hosting us for the recording and for the wondrous cappuccino.
Here are some resources used in the planning of this episode. Check them out to learn more:
Wiebo’s War by Canadian Director David York
Saboteures: Wiebo Ludwig’s War Against Big Oil (Book)
https://www.amazon.ca/Saboteurs-Wiebo-Ludwigs-War-Against/dp/1551990539
Short Documentary, CBC Big Life with Daniel Richler
Edmonton Journal Article
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/who-is-wiebo-ludgwig-part-1
Edmonton Sun Articles
https://edmontonsun.com/2012/04/09/dead-at-the-age-of-70
CBC Articles
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/wiebo-ludwig-the-making-of-an-eco-warrior-1.1240294
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ludwig-says-whole-community-to-blame-for-shooting-1.181531
Miscellaneous
https://www.pembina.org/reports/beyond-ecoterrorism.pdf
https://www.dominionpaper.ca/articles/4396.html
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ludwig-found-guilty
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ludwig-farm-shooting
https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2012/04/11/Wiebo-Ludwig-Obituary/
