Category: First
Uniting Community, Pucks, and Passion!
We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the 2016 Bisons hockey team! At CP Services, we understand that family is at the heart of every community, and that’s why we are excited to sponsor the Bisons hockey team as part of our commitment to supporting families and investing in the future of our community.
As a company with a fun-loving, family dynamic, we firmly believe that family values lie at the center of everything we do. Furthermore, we prioritize fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork, acknowledging that our employees and their families form the backbone of our success. That’s one of the reasons why supporting the team is especially meaningful to us – our very own Jeff Swain has a son who plays on the team, and he also volunteers his time to be the assistant coach!
The 2016 Bisons hockey team is a talented group of young athletes who are passionate about the sport and dedicated to honing their skills. We are always looking for ways to support the local community and invest in the development of young talent.
We are proud to be partnering with such a talented and dedicated team, and we look forward to seeing the benefits of this exciting collaboration unfold. Together, we can achieve wonderful things and make a positive impact on the local community. We wish the Bisons all the best in their upcoming season, and we are excited to be a part of their journey to success!
We want to give a huge thank you to Jeff for being a part of our team and a part of your community!
If you would like to support the team, you can find their schedule for the 2023 Stampede Challenge for June 2-4th here!
And make sure to follow them on Facebook here for updates!
Life Safety Services – Fire Safety Essentials
Whether it’s a small fire or a large blaze, having the right extinguishers and proper placement of extinguishers can make all the difference! Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense to save lives in the event of a fire, but must be well maintained and properly serviced to be effective.
The primary function of a fire extinguisher is egress – getting people out of the situation safely. A critical component of any evacuation plan is proper placement of extinguishers to support egress of your staff.
Regular inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers is essential to their performance and your company’s goal of providing a safe work environment. Fire extinguishers must be inspected at least once a year by a certified professional, serviced as per NFPA10 code and replaced as required.
Here at CP Services, we’ve got your back! Our highly skilled Life Safety professionals can assess work environments to determine the proper type and rating of extinguishers required and provide professional extinguisher placement guidance to support your company’s emergency preparedness plan. When it comes to fire safety essentials, being prepared with regularly inspected and properly serviced fire extinguishers can make all the difference to ensure your staff make it home safely in the event of a fire. Don’t wait until it’s too late – invest in the protection of what matters most.
Contact us now and let us help you keep your staff safe and sound in the event of a fire. After all, it’s always better to be prepared – don’t get caught with your pants on fire!
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Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat!
Most three-year old children are focussed on playing. When Jenna was three, she started learning dance techniques at the YMM Dance Studio. At that age, she could perform amazing dance moves and do a full split! Jenna is now 8 years old and is still an active member, in her fifth season at the dance studio.
Lisa, CP Services’ HSE manager, is Jenna’s Mom. Lisa decided to put her into dancing classes for the physical activity and to develop socialization skills. To her surprise, Jenna caught the dance bug. “She would dance every second of the day. She asked me to move furniture around the house so she can have a dance wall!” says Lisa. Jenna is not just passionate at dancing; she is also very good at it! At 4 years old, she started attending dance competitions all over Alberta.
Competitions are not inexpensive. The dancers have travel costs, hotels, costumes, props, hair and make-up. Lisa started doing fund raising to support her daughter’s passion. She would sell chocolates, ice melts, bottle drives, and other activities. Seeing Jenna’s passion, CP Services decided to help out. For 5 years now, CP Services has been supporting Jenna’s journey by helping out with the fundraising.
Lisa said, “I wouldn’t be able to do it without CP Services’ support. They will buy the chocolates Jenna sells, as well as ice melts for their yard and staff housing. It’s a win-win situation and because of that, I’m able to save funds for Jenna’s dance competition and classes.”
CP Services is proud to support Jenna in her passion. We love to see young people focussed on a goal and reaching to achieve it. We look forward to watching Jenna continue her dance career and wish her continued success.
Treaty Days in Chipewyan Prairie
Each Year, the CPFN celebrates Treaty Days. This year the event was held on July 7, 8, and 9. Celebrations kicked off with the annual golf tournament. Golfers were honoured with Dene Drummers, a Blessing, and a speech by Chief Vern Janvier. Chief Janvier highlighted the importance of the relationship between Industry, Contractors and the Land that sustains us all.
Janvier hosted the rest of the events. CP Services is honoured to be able to support CPFN treaty days. “We always look forward to supporting Treaty days. From Hole sponsorships, having our Barbeque on site to feed people, or being the sponsor for the Traditional Hand Games, we are happy to give back to the community,” said Dave Czibere, CEO.
For more information on the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, Click here: https://cpfn.ca/
For More information on Traditional Hand Games, Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sQjYsILKaM
Hospital Bed Races – A FUNdrasing Event
Northern Lights Health Foundation was back for their 5th annual fun and exciting Hospital Bed “fund-racing” event. The winners, Family Christian Center Young Adults, took home the coveted “Golden Bedpan” Trophy and of course, bragging rights! Even though there is just 1 winner, each team contributes to raising awareness and funds for Northern Lights Health Foundation. The event raised an amazing $75,000!
CP Services partnered with our friends at CNOOC to provide the “Fuel Station” (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks and Popcorn to the participants and fans). Looking forward to helping out again next year.
About the Northern Lights Health Foundation: Established in 1985, it exists to provide to provide funds to support health care priorities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. For more information, visit northernlightshealthfoundation.ca
Happy 5th Anniversary!
Congratulations to the following employees for celebrating their 5 year anniversary with CP Services:
Mark Diehl
Greg Coleman
Iraj Moghtager
Harlan Gardner
Shane Mays
Martin Courville
Kat Paras
Jon Banks
We are very proud of all the hardwork that you all do, and the company is thankful to have you all!
The Centre of Hope BBQ
Spreading joy with entertainment and food
“Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others.” – Martin Luther King Jr. CP Builders (our internal community ambassador team) with the help of Tammy O’Quinn Reid brought food and live entertainment to The Centre of Hope (COH) in Fort McMurray for a barbeque event on June 6, 2019. CP Builder volunteers cooked over 200 hot dogs and hamburgers on CP’s barbeque trailer and provided refreshments for the homeless. During the barbeque, Tammy O’Quinn Reid and CP’s own Duane St. Croix provided live entertainment and even had a few people join in on the microphone.
“It was one of the best days I’ve had in almost 7 years of working at The Centre of Hope,” says Linda Haggarty, COH Team Lead. “Food and music were amazing; it was heart warming, emotional, and so great to see so many of the COH family coming together and having fun dancing and laughing.”
“It was truly something special to see all of the smiling faces and what a blessing to work for a company who has the means to provide an event like this for the people who live within our community that need an extra helping hand,” says CP Fleet/Logistics Coordinator Janelle Ritchie. The barbeque couldn’t have been more successful with the beautiful weather and delicious food.
“We’re so blessed to be part of our patrons’ lives,” says Linda. “Thank you for bringing such joy to all of us.”
The gift of a Golden Arrow
The gift of a Golden Arrow
Getting there is half the fun, as anyone who’s ever competed on a high-school sports team will tell you. It’s why CP Services wanted to help the kids at Bill Woodward School make just as many memories off the court as on. “He called and said, ‘It’s booked and we’re covering it,’” recalls Bill Woodward School Athletic Director Tessa Dagenais of her chat with CP’s CEO Dave Czibere, who donated a Golden Arrow school bus to take the senior boys and girls volleyball teams to their recent tournament in Westlock.
“Dave and CP always support our school and we are so grateful,” Tessa says. “Transportation is expensive, and this generous donation of the bus saved the families a lot of money.”
The kids were elated to be competing in their first out-of-town tournament of the season. Even more special was the fact that both teams were travelling together for the very first time. The four-hour road trip was filled with laughter and excitement as the kids anticipated an action-packed tournament.
The tournament was a huge success for both teams: the girls took home first-place medals and the boys finished in the top four.
“The players had so much fun on the bus travelling together, and still to this day, talk about the memories they made on the trip,” Tessa says. “Thank you very much, Dave Czibere, for organizing and covering the transportation for our two teams. We can’t thank you enough.”
CP partners with Golden Arrow to provide transportation services on a regular basis. With more than 500 units and a dedicated staff of professional operators, Golden Arrow is committed to offering tailored and safe solutions to the community.
Tiny Tots
A Tiny Tots’ Christmas Wish Come True!
The CP Services team was delighted to have participated in the 2nd annual Festival of Trees by Willow Lake Tiny Tots Day Care (WLTT) during the Christmas in Anzac fundraiser. WLTT is a non-profit organization that facilitates programs and activities for children in the Anzac community and surrounding areas.
“The entire event was a wonderful weekend that brought families together in the community for lots of fun in support of our local organizations,” says Janelle Ritchie, CP Services fleets and logistics coordinator.
Christmas in Anzac took place at the Anzac Recreation Centre from December 7-9. In addition to the Festival of Trees, the weekend event featured an ugly sweater family skate, breakfast with Santa, and Christmas market and crafts. Members of CP Services worked hard decorating a beautiful Christmas tree, which was then donated to the fundraiser along with an assortment of toys.
A community dinner organized by Anzac Family Community Support Society (AFCSS) capped the weekend. A delicious turkey meal was provided by the local Zee Bar and each child received a gift from Santa corresponding to the five domains of early childhood development. All funds raised this year are going toward a splash pad in Anzac to encourage water play and to enhance kids’ balance, strength, coordination, and communication and social skills.
We want to thank Brandt Tractor and Finning for the toy donations that helped make our tree even more festive. We also want to recognize Lisa, Mandy, Meryl, Janelle and Jon for acting as such great community ambassadors on behalf of CP.
