O Cial Publication of the MEDICINE HAT CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION the VOICE of the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY in MEDICINE HAT 2020-21

O cial publication of the MEDICINE HAT CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION THE VOICE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN MEDICINE HAT 2020-21

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 3 MHCA Chairman

Message from MHCA Chairman DEAN KOPPERUD

ith 2020 drawing to a close, it’s time to look struction Association, we wish to thank them for gathering the back on an eventful year and to look forward views from ourselves and the other seven regional associations to what we hope will be an exciting and suc- and pressing the message home to the government. cessful year for the construction industry in is year brought the commencement of many new projects, Wand around Medicine Hat. and it also saw the completion of existing projects. While it’s not e past year has, of course, been challenging in so many ways possible to list all the projects, there are some notable ones that that neither we nor anyone else could have foreseen. It’s testimo- are worthy of mention. ny to all our members and the construction industry in gener- Whilst the city was rocked by the news that the Aurora Sun al that we have continued to commence, and complete, projects medical cannabis facility was to be suspended for the foreseeable throughout the year. future, the large FedEx distribution centre built alongside it was Our association has been heavily involved in advocating on completed and is now fully operational. behalf of the construction industry for new legislation relating Extensive work was undertaken, including new buildings on to prompt payment, reduction in red tape, and much needed local industrial sites such as Cancarb and Canadian Fertilizer. revisions to OHS regulations. As members of the Alberta Con- ere have been several construction projects on schools in

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4 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 and around Medicine Hat that have either commenced or have e Alberta Construction Association, supported by MHCA completed this year. and the other seven construction associations, continues to lobby ere is a strong emphasis by both federal and provincial gov- the provincial government for fair labour standards, WCB stan- ernments on releasing infrastructure projects to reinvigorate the dards, and OHS requirements. e ACA meets with the govern- economy. Medicine Hat has been the recipient of a few local proj- ment to constantly improve communication and relationships as ects such as the twinning of the Highway #3, but we would like part of the process of making a better environment for everyone. more emphasis placed on Southeastern Alberta. Locally in our oce, John Digman transitioned into the role of e construction of Medicine Hat Nissan’s new dealership was Executive Director and his many years of experience are proving completed, and a large (socially distanced) crowd attended the a real benet to the organization. With fantastic support from grand opening. e whole Strachan Road business development Executive Assistant Brandy Mulder, the oce team is available area is now really taking shape. to answer any of your questions. It’s a pleasure to know that they Renewable energy projects are still being planned and con- are the face and voice you see and hear at our oce and that they structed in our area. Southeast Alberta lends itself to both wind continue to support the great work you do. and solar projects − wind and sun are never in short supply in In closing, I would like to extend a huge thank you to our di- this part of Canada! rectors for the many hours they volunteer for the association. If e Medicine Hat Construction Association has been a long- not for their passion and commitment to the construction indus- time advocate and continues to be the voice of the construction try, the MHCA would be lost. Our Past Chairman, John Roder- industry for over 65 years. e Alberta Construction Associa- mond, has kindly agreed to stay on for a further term. I thank tion, of which the MHCA is part, have been working with us to you, John, for your many years with the MHCA. Your integrity, lobby with the local municipality for transparency and account- leadership, and professionalism are an excellent example of what ability in all areas of the city. every association needs. n

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 5 MHCA Executive Director

Welcome from Executive Director JOHN DIGMAN

s 2020 draws to a close, I ment. MHCA is actively involved in, and impacts on our members. However, we would rstly like to thank sits on the board of Youth Careers South are pleased to have welcomed an ad- my assistant Brandy for East Alberta. We also support the Regis- ditional 11 members into the MHCA all her help and support tered Apprentice Program and the skills association. Aduring the year. My thanks also to our competition for youngsters wishing to As an essential industry, our members board members, who have provided in- enter the trades. continued to work throughout the year. put throughout the year. As always, my MHCA and many of its members are Safety is always at the forefront of all biggest thank you is to our members. heavily involved in Invest Southeast Al- construction planning and, with some e association is for them, and without berta. is is a collaboration of business- adaptations, our members were able to them, we would not be here. es, governments, and service agencies continue working safely. Each year, we recognise long-serving with the united aim to develop a Busi- Construction in general, and infra- members, and four of our current mem- ness Retention, Expansion and Work- structure projects in particular, are seen bers celebrated 55 years of membership force Development (BREWD) strategy by both provincial and federal govern- in 2020. to directly support businesses in our ments as a key route to getting the econ- Whilst we all work and undertake region. omy back on track. Here at MHCA, we business in what is now a global econo- e initial report was completed, and met with Alberta’s Infrastructure Min- my, we at MHCA believe in supporting it highlighted various gaps in the local ister Prasad Panda and local MLA Drew local businesses wherever possible. We area. We are now aiming to build on the Barnes to discuss how the government were part of the original network of or- initial report with a more in-depth look were working to release infrastructure ganizations here in Medicine Hat sup- at the construction sector. Items such as projects in our region. porting the “Local First” initiative. the ongoing introduction of technology, ere have been several new, diverse, Our association continues to promote augmented reality as a training tool, and and exciting projects in the city. ese initiatives aimed at underrepresented multi-skilling workers are amongst top- include phase one of a Health, Well- sections of our society. We are acutely ics being looked at. ness and Athletics Expansion at Medi- aware that over the coming years there Both the local and provincial con- cine Hat college, the new multifunction will be major skills shortages as some of struction sectors are continuing to ex- Hamilton Building/Badlands View, the our older workforce move into retire- perience low growth, and this obviously completion of a state-of-the-art Nissan dealership, and replacement schools (K-9 and K-12) in nearby Brooks and Tilley. e Medicine Hat and Redcli area Contempora boasts a major greenhouse growing sec- NC tor, and MHCA members have worked Construction Inc. on the expansions to some of our major greenhouses. More than 35 additional GENERAL CONTRACTORS acres are either in progress or have been 1614 - 32 Street S.W. completed. Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N8 Further good news from Government Bus: (403) 527-9345 • Fax: (403) 526-2358 of Alberta: they have announced a proj- Email: [email protected] ect to twin a 43-kilometre section of the Highway #3 between Taber and Burdett.

6 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 is will improve the road link between Our aim going into 2020 was to attract We, along with, I suspect, most people Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. new members, and I’m pleased to say we (including governments), are not sure As renewable energy continues to re- met our targets. We have added Virtual what 2021 will bring, but here at MHCA, place fossil fuel energy, local companies Instructor Lead Training into our train- we remain cautiously optimistic. are in the process of completing some ing oerings, which is a great benet to Kind regards and best wishes to all major solar projects, with battery back- our members as it negates the need to our members. n up systems coming to the forefront. Ter- undertake extensive travel for training ralta, one of our members, was named as courses. the rst certied LG Chem Home energy battery company in Canada. e city continues to grow with new and diverse workforce entering the city. is leads to a need for additional construction projects such as new housing areas, new roads and infrastructure and also provides new business opportunities to support the incoming workers and their families. Our association is liaising closely with the City Council, and we are a key member of both the Development Advisory Panel and City procurement meetings. RESIDENTIAL agriCultural CommerCial e City has introduced both e-permit- • Framing • Foundations • Foundations • ConCrete • Framing • Walls ting and e-tendering during 2020. • g eneral • metal • Pads roughout the year, MHCA has at- ContraCting tended the bi-weekly virtual Canadian Construction Association meetings. e SERVING SOUTHERN ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN CCA, together with Alberta construc- 403-308-6818 | 403-952-1834 | www.pantherconcrete.ca tion associations, were key players in developing publications such as COVID-19 Best Practices for Worksites. MHCA is very aware of the requirement for all workers to be able to work in a safe and healthy environment. I continue to sit on the executive of Alberta Construction Safety Association and chair the Finance and Risk Committee. PEOPLE, PRODUCTS, PRIDE SINCE 1906 e 2019 spring golf event had to be cancelled due to restrictions on golf Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronic, courses; however, our summer event and Industrial Supplies was a great success. Everyone was glad to have the opportunity to relax from Manager: Rhett Hardowa work and network (socially distance, of Email: [email protected] course) with fellow members. Our member meetings recommenced in October, www.emcoab.ca and our rst meeting was well attended. 2359 9th Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8R4 Everyone is looking forward to the up- Phone: 403-526-8205 | Cell: 403-977-4099 coming meetings.

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 7 202021 EXECUTIVE

CHAIR VICE-CHAIR Dean Kopperud Doug Bide Terralta Inc. DOX Construction Management 403-977-2112 & Safety Services 403-581-7744

TREASURER PAST CHAIR Greg Anderson John Rodermond MNP LLP Rodermond Enterprises Inc. 780-402-4221 403-952-3258

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CONTRACTS WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE Barrett Anderson Doug Bide

ALBERTAA CONSTRUCTION SAS FETY ASSOCIATION GOVERNMENT ACTION REPRR ESENTATIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE John Digman Brad Braaten

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Barrett Anderson Brad Braaten Amanda Cook Janice Kirchner Plato’s Superior Roo ng Ltd. Contempora Construction Inc. GVN Structures Inc. Connections Career & Safety 403-502-3897 403-952-1387 403-878-7532 Services Ltd. 403-581-1325

COMMITTEES Brett Schneider Dave Janecke Chris Braun Kyle Bice Art’s Excavating Pad-Car Mechanical Design Flooring Centre Bice & Sons Drywall 403-502-6867 403-952-0390 403-502-5043 403-581-4873

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / John Digman BOOKKEEPER Brandy Mulder

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 9 Past Chairs Past Chairs Serving the Medicine Hat Construction Association since 1955

1955-1956 ...... E.A. Johnson 1987 ...... E. Vander Heiden 1957 ...... Ted Cote 1988 ...... H. Hilgendorf 1958 ...... Harry Stewart 1989 ...... T.E. Oland 1959 ...... Maurice Knowles 1990 ...... R.R. Smythe 1960 ...... Jack Fuller 1991 ...... Brian Booth 1961 ...... Ales Ott 1992 ...... Randy Carvell 1962-1963 ...... Jack Sissons 1993 ...... Colin Chisholm 1964 ...... Doug Oland 1994 ...... Richard Oster 1965 ...... J. Huddart 1995 ...... Immanuel Moritz 1966 ...... Elmer Fisher 1996 ...... Hardy Hilgendorf 1967 ...... Ed Jackle 1997 ...... Ken Padeld 1968 ...... Bert Maltin 1998 ...... Jim Lawrence 1969 ...... Ed Moritz 1999 ...... Rick Wahl 1970 ...... Art Link 2000 ...... Russ Rankin 1971 ...... W.J. Morrison 2001 ...... Glenn Congram 1972 ...... Alex Clarke 2002-2003 ...... Je Sohn 1973 ...... Frank Westgarth 2004 ...... Perry De Ruigh 1974 ...... T.E. Oland 1975-1976 ...... A. Oster 2005-2006 ...... Terry Meier 1977 ...... Doug Stober 2007-2008 ...... Tim Padeld 1978-1979 ...... Bill Szakacs 2009 ...... Chris Loran 1980 ...... Lloyd Jackson 2010 ...... Pat Basso 1981 ...... Arnold Niebergall 2011-2012 ...... Hieland Mayzes 1982 ...... Adolf Leis 2013 ...... Barry Bitz 1983 ...... Ken Barnard 2014 ...... Barry Bitz 1984 ...... J. Boechler 2015 ...... Robin Kurpjuweit 1985 ...... Alex Chisholm 2016 ...... Hugh Bice 1986 ...... Bill ieman 2016-2018 ...... John Rodermond

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Connections Career & Safety Dynamic Industrial Solutions Gas City Drywall & Acoustic Services Ltd. 1791 30 Street SW Ceilings Ltd. 1007 Factory Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N5 5 South Railway Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1X8 Tel: 403-527-7272 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W3 Tel: 403-528-3779 Contact: Donovan Bellamy Tel: 403-529-1717 Contact: Janice Kirchner Contact: Chico Glauser Elevation Landscaping Inc. Contact Automation Inc. 12027 Black & White Trail Global Raymac Surveys 1906A 10th Avenue NW Cypress County, AB T1B 0J2 124 1310 Kingsway Avenue SE Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1T5 Tel: 403-580-7791 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2Y4 Tel: 403-581-0115 Contact: Anthony Merkel Tel: 403-526-6300 Contact: Lane Johnson Contact: Brain Munro Elhart’s Electric Ltd. Contempora Construction Inc. 954 19 Street SW Grassroots Landscaping & 1614 32 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7X1 Irrigation Ltd. Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N8 Tel: 403-528-9809 1566 Gershaw Drive SW Tel: 403-527-9345 Contact: Mark Elhart Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E2 Contact: Jim Schmidt/Brad Braaten Tel: 403-526-2645 EMCO Corporation Contact: Ron Smythe Cooper Equipment Rentals 2359 9 Avenue SW 1289 Brier Park Way NW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8R4 Grounded Electric Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1TZ Tel: 403-526-8205 PO Box 142, 220 7 Street E Tel: 403-526-6076 Contact: Rob Alston Brooks, AB T1R 1B2 Contact: Gerald Casorso Tel: 403-362-2217 Engineered Air Contact: Tammy Guyot D.L. Nagel Excavating Ltd. 1421 Hastings Crescent SE 2 12525 Range Road 45 Calgary, AB T2G 4C8 GVN Structures Inc. Cypress County, AB T1B 0L4 Tel: 403-444-4095 Bay 1 1611 Broadway Avenue E Tel: 403-502-3512 Contact: Derek Douglas Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 Contact: Darrell Nagel/LeeAnne Nagel Tel: 403-548-3100 ERB Construction Ltd. Contact: Amanda Cook/Doug Turner Davison Excavating Ltd. 51 Links Place PO Box 879 Desert Blume, AB T1B 0M6 Gyptec Drywall Inc. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G8 Tel: 403-952-0453 701 Kingsway Avenue SE Tel: 403-527-8972 Contact: Tyson Erb Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2X3 Contact: Clayton Davison/Landon Tel: 403-527-3777 Davison Evolution Electric and Controls Ltd Contact: Wayne Straub 2, 2139 10 Avenue SW DEL Communications Inc. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8B7 Hranco Industries Ltd. 300 6 Roslyn Road Tel: 403-487-1888 1554 Brier Park Crescent NW Winnipeg, MB R3L 0G5 Contact: Chris Baillie Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1Y8 Tel: 204-254-6418 Tel: 403-527-4190 Contact: David Langsta Falke Construction Services (2011) Contact: Cody Millington Inc. Design Flooring Centre PO Box 1345 Industrial Backhoes Ltd. 4 1335 Trans-Canada Way SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7N2 1686 32 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1J4 Tel: 403-528-8862 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N8 Tel: 403-528-9200 Contact: Chris Loran/Jen Loran Tel: 403-529-6665 Contact: Kevin Brooks/Roy Brooks Contact: Harvey Neigum/Ryan Neigum Fortress Fabrications Ltd. DOX Construction Management & PO Box 1270 Inex Luxury Coatings Safety Services Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 24 Greenwood Court SW 46 Sunwood Place SW Tel: 403-528-3091 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7X7 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4Y5 Contact: Sean Herter/Tracy Herter Tel: 403-581-6159 Tel: 403-581-7744 Contact: Matthew Smithson Contact: Doug Bide FoxCanada 2891 Box Springs Link NW Inland Concrete Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0H3 PO Box 70 Tel: 403-548-8147 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7E5 Contact: Tim Fox Tel: 403-526-2222 Contact: Ron Schimpf/Rob Young

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Jake’s Drywall Ltd. LMT Enterprises Ltd. Mid-West Design & 27 Stratton Place SE 2235 2 Avenue Construction Ltd. Medicine Hat , AB T1B 0G3 Dunmore, AB T1B 0K3 1065 30 Street SW Tel: 403-504-6778 Tel: 403-527-1562 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N3 Contact: Jake Forsyth Contact: Terry Meier/Jim Taylor Tel: 403-526-0925 Contact: Guy Bellis JayCo Builders Inc. M & R Contractor Ltd. PO Box 296 1363 32 Street SW Mudrack Concrete Ltd. Bow Island , AB T0K 0G0 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N7 851 Industrial Avenue SE Tel: 403-545-6048 Tel: 403-504-8668 Medicine Hat , AB T1A 3L7 Contact: Jason Friesen/Chris Friesen Contact: Gideon Mandel/Sherry Mandel Tel: 403-487-5323 Contact David Mudrack/Dennis Mudrack Jim’s Electric (2006) Ltd. M.J.B. Enterprises Ltd. 143 Southwest Drive SW 601 17 Street SW Overhead Door Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4X6 852 11 Street SE Tel: 403-529-2566 Tel: 403-527-3600 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1T7 Contact: Jim Lawrence Contact: Gordon Gukert Tel: 403-526-1626 Contact: Matt Knutson/Tracie Knutson Kimball Carpet One Floor & Home Main Floor Carpets Ltd. 130 578 South Railway Street SE 4 645 South Railway Street SW Pad-Car Mechanical Ltd. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8T2 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2V8 3271 17 Avenue SW Tel: 403-504-4446 Tel: 403-527-9900 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B1 Contact: Allen Hiebert/Angela Hillmer Contact: Ken Straarup/Jason Straarup Tel: 403-528-3353 Contact: Tim Padeld/Buck Heath Kost Fire Equipment Ltd. Matulin Concete Ltd. 677 14 Street SW 57 Rundle Avenuw SE Pahl Fire Protection Ltd. Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4A2 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3W8 PO Box 2608 Tel: 403-527-1500 Tel: 403-977-3621 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G8 Contact: Safwat Gabriel/Doug Krecsyl Contact: Mathew Matulin Tel: 403-952-1642 Contact: David Pahl/Quentin Pahl Kruse Glass & Aluminum Mayzes Masonry Inc. 1288 Brier Park Road NW 7 Cottonwood Bay SW Patterson Bros. Drywall (1991) Ltd Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0B7 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4R3 1005 East 11 Avenue Tel: 403-527-3331 Tel: 403-527-2816 Dunmore, AB T1B 0J4 Contact: Tyler Hopfner Contact: Hieland Mayzes/Ken Rutley Tel: 403-581-3290 Contact: Kevin Patterson Kurt’s Iron Works Ltd. Medicine Hat Elevator Inc 933 19 Street SW PO Box 24071 Peerless Building Products Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0B2 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M8 1301 Porters Hill SE Tel: 403-527-2844 Tel: 403-580-5807 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3M8 Contact: Frank Hilgendorf Contact: Greg Arnold Tel: 403-527-5700 Contact: Wayne Herman

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PTW Canada Ltd. Starks Plumbing, Heating, & Unity Electric Inc. 25 Pembina Crescent NE Electrical Ltd. PO Box 694 Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 4850 Box Springs Road NW Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0 Tel: 403-526-7325 Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0H3 Tel: 403-548-8640 Contact: Brian Schlachter Tel: 403-527-2929 Contact: Jeremy Mitchell Contact: Albert Stark/Jay Stark Purist Welding Services Ltd. Wahl Construction Ltd. 6, 1363 32 Street SW Tanc Developments Inc. 830 15 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4A6 68 Greenwood Court SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W7 Tel: 403-526-4656 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7X7 Tel: 403-526-6235 Contact: Wes Moch Tel: 587-899-7688 Contact: Rick Wahl Contact: Nathan Coehoorn Quick Way Electrical (1999) Ltd. Weimer Welding and Fabrication Ltd. 127 Southwest Drive SW TBC General Contracting 957 17 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8 102, 1720 10 Avenue NW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4Y1 Tel: 403-526-0688 Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0G9 Tel: 403-487-4845 Contact: Bill Baker Tel: 403-526-0343 Contact: Aaron Weimer Contact: Scott Wilson/Ryan Thares RailPro Inc. Weir Construction Ltd 24 2 Street NW Terralta Inc. 156 Charles Street Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 557 18th Street SW Dunmore, AB T1B 0K9 Tel: 403-526-0342 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8C3 Tel: 403-527-1829 Contact: Marc Leonard Tel: 403-488-0404 Contact: Jason Weir/Dave Barton Contact: Laura Shivak Rodermond Enterprises Inc. Western Foundations and Const. PO Box 481, 4 4 Street SW Titan Exteriors Service Inc. Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 1870 D 6 Avenue SW 2 200 Saskatchewan Drive NE Tel: 403-528-9912 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7Y5 Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 Contact: John Rodermond Tel: 403-952-6278 Tel: 403-529-2803 Contact: Henry Bartsch Contact: Jordan Kindrat Romer Environmental Ltd. PO Box 2157 Trademark Rooﬁng Ltd. White Fox Group Ltd Brooks, AB T1R 1C8 1885 20 Avenue SE PO Box 69, 1 7013 Old Transcanada Tel: 403-362-3556 Medicine Hat , AB T1A 3X6 Highway Contact: Rob Weir Tel: 403-952-8497 Redcli, AB T0J 2P0 Contact: D’arcy Vannini Tel: 403-527-8188 Solid Rock Fencing Ltd. Contact: Mike Bullin 707, 3 3271 Dunmore Road SE Transit Paving Inc. Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3R2 3047 Gershaw Drive SW Wolseley Canada Inc. Tel: 403-977-7625 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4P8 1721 10 Avenue SW Contact: Robin Kurpjuweit Tel: 403-526-0386 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7M9 Contact: Dean Dinning/Earl Morgan Tel: 403-527-8851 South Country Glass Ltd. Contact: John Hieb 2 645 South Railway Street SE Tri-Kon Precast Concrete Products Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2V8 601 Patterson Street W Tel: 403-529-1890 Cranbrook , BC V1C 6T3 Contact: Gary Leis Tel: 250-426-8162 Contact: Chris Kostiuk

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 17 Mayor of Medicine Hat

Message from Medicine Hat Mayor TED CLUGSTON

n behalf of Medicine Hat Many of the construction projects our tersection upgrades. Top-li asphalt on City Council, let me of- city saw in 2020 are a continuation of the the corridor will be applied in 2021. fer congratulations to the momentum we rst saw the year prior. e second phase of the Brier Park members and associates of e three-year project to perform water Gravity Bypass also concluded in 2020, theO Medicine Hat Construction Associa- and sanitary upgrades and road rehabil- which saw the installation of a new sewer tion for continuing to enhance local in- itation along 1st Street SW concluded trunkline in the Parkview area. Work on frastructure through the distressing eco- with the installation of a guard rail, side- the natural gas distribution system was nomic realities of the global pandemic. walk, pathway, and electrical conduit, necessary in order to take advantage of Strong infrastructure strengthens our along with the completion of top li as- synergies between the scope and location local economy and continues to be a top phalt and landscaping. of the work by the Gas Distribution and priority for City Council. We under- In the summer, another multi-year Environmental Utilities departments. stand the considerations needed to bal- project resumed in the Kipling and ere were many other construction ance infrastructure projects and sustain- Spencer Street corridor to upgrade water projects completed throughout 2020 in able planning initiatives while focusing and sewer mains in the area. Work in- an ongoing eort to provide safe, re- on our nancially t objectives. cluded a full road rehabilitation and in- liable infrastructure for residents and

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18 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 businesses in Medicine Hat. e parking In a year like no other, many business- platform – making online application lot at the Family Leisure Centre was re- es were propelled to change their operat- for bids easier and more accessible. structured to improve trac ow, safety, ing model and “pivot,” as you may have e construction industry contin- and capacity. A new “skate spot” was de- heard a time or two. Online business ues to thrive in our community, while veloped in NE Crescent Heights. Critical took on an entirely new importance, and building skilled workers, providing water system maintenance addressed the City of Medicine Hat responded with well-paying jobs, opportunities for ad- aging infrastructure on Division Ave- the launch of two new online platforms. vancement and lifelong learning. e nue South and 7 Street SE. Finlay Bridge e ePermitting system makes the pro- decisions we make continue to be about was resurfaced, as were multiple roads cess of applying for permits, inspections, the hard-working men and women who throughout the city. Stairs were added at and business licenses more convenient build our communities – our cities, the Strathcona boat launch. and ecient. Customers may even view roads, bridges, schools, and municipal is fall, Council adopted a new Mu- the status of their current applications buildings. We thank the Medicine Hat nicipal Development Plan which puts in for licenses and permits provided by Construction Association for their con- place strong and visionary policies to Planning & Development Services. Sec- tribution to our city and for supporting help create a more prosperous, livable, ondly, the City streamlined its bidding an industry that leads to local develop- n and sustainable city. On the southwest process by joining the Bids and Tenders ment and economic strength. side of the city, the major residential development of Coulee Ridge began to take shape with the rst basement excava- tions set to occur by the end of the year. e past year saw the opening of the city’s rst premier hotel, the Best West- ern Premier and Executive Residency. A rooop view of the Saamis Tepee, Bad- lands View, is also nearing completion. e multi-functional development housing a tness facility, business/retail space and a restaurant, complete with a roof- top patio, changes the landscape of Med- icine Hat to motorists on the Trans-Can- ada highway. In response to COVID-19, Invest Medicine Hat launched two incentive programs to help stimulate construction and development throughout the city. e 10/20/30 Residential Lot Incentive Program was designed to encourage residential construction of single detached homes and duplexes in greeneld subdivisions. e rst 30 builders to purchase a residential lot between June 1 and De- cember 31 would receive a $10,000 rebate once construction had been completed www.mjbenterprises.ca to the weeping tile stage. • Commercial Building • Irrigation Pipeline & Mechanical e second initiative announced was • Structural Concrete • Road Work & Subdivision Servicing the Residential Inll Incentive program, comprised of ve unique grants. Owners Gordon Gukert – General Manager | Email: [email protected] of an inll property could apply and may Tel: 403-527-3600 | Fax: 403-529-9480 | Cell: 403-952-1136 be eligible up for up to a combined max- 601 - 17th Street S.W., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4X6 imum of $25,000 for each civic address.

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 19 Alberta Infrastructure

Message from Minister of Infrastructure PRASAD PANDA

n behalf of the Govern- problem, Alberta’s government contin- covery Plan. is year, through that ment of Alberta, I am ues to move forward with its ambitious plan, we will see more than $10 billion pleased to extend greet- plan to create the conditions for recov- spent on projects in the province, creat- ings to the readership of ery. Alberta’s Recovery Plan contains ing 50,000 jobs. at’s the largest-ever theO 2020-21 edition of the Medicine Hat purposeful measures to continue pro- infrastructure investment in Alberta’s Construction Association’s magazine. tecting Alberta families and businesses history. Perhaps no jurisdiction in the world from COVID-19, create jobs by lowering As part of this crucial investment, faces more headwinds right now than taxes and attracting investment, build the government increased investment Alberta. Not only does our province face critical infrastructure to keep Albertans in Capital Maintenance and Renewal ongoing health concerns around the working, support communities, and di- (CMR) projects. ese are projects that coronavirus pandemic and a worldwide versify the economy. get Albertans to work quickly replac- recession, but oil prices remain stub- My ministry is responsible for building boilers or xing leaky windows in bornly low. ing schools, hospitals and courthouses government-owned and -supported fa- While we know we can’t solve every that are so critical to the Alberta Re- cilities. CMR projects may not be glam-

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20 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 ourous but they increase the value and 1,280 construction jobs. is is the larg- road ahead to recovery, but we are mak- lifespan of our schools, hospitals, and est one-time irrigation investment in ing progress. I sincerely appreciate the provincial buildings while providing Alberta’s history representing a partner- ongoing eort and collaboration of good paying jobs for typically smaller ship between the Alberta government, a Medicine Hat construction industry businesses. consortium of eight irrigation districts, members. Together, I know we are as- In Medicine Hat, my ministry is re- and the Canada Infrastructure Bank. sured better days ahead in Alberta. n sponsible for CMR work underway at I know that our province has a long the remand centre, provincial building and courthouse. Combined spending of more than $5.9 million will see dozens of jobs created in the community repair- ing, replacing or upgrading windows, roofs, carpeting, and security systems. In October 2020, I announced ap- proval of the Medicine Hat College accessibility and inclusion project through the federal Investing in Infrastructure Canada Program (ICIP). ICIP funding will enable the college to expand its facility to enhance Indigenous experienc- es and provide additional, inclusive, and better-suited classroom space. To date, 76 Alberta projects in 30 constituencies have been approved through ICIP. Con- struction of these projects are providing much-needed jobs, economic boosts, and vital infrastructure in communities throughout the province. I am pleased to note that Alber- ta Infrastructure recently completed construction of the École Les Cypres francophone replacement school and in September 2020 the facility opened its doors to welcome Medicine Hat students to their new classrooms. All totalled these projects account for almost $24 million worth of construction-related activity providing for 134 construction jobs in Medicine Hat at a time when this help is need most. Also, as part of the Alberta Recov- ery Plan, $815 million is being invested to modernize irrigation infrastructure and increase water storage capacity in communities around the province, particularly in southern Alberta. is investment will create up to 6,800 direct and indirect permanent jobs and up to

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 21 Alberta Construction Association Advocacy Update

BY KEN GIBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CA advanced member inter- progressive release of holdback. contract chain can demand reports ests on numerous advocacy • Bill 37 has been amended to mandate on payment from owners and general fronts in 2020. a payment cycle of 28 days, seven days, contractors. Careful consideration ACA advocacy for in- seven days, etc. down the contractual will be required in draing the Acreased exibility in overtime averaging chain. regulations to balance transparency agreements paid o with the passage of • Amended Bill 37 also now mandates an and administrative burden Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s invoicing cycle not to exceed 31 days. • Bill 37 mandates adjudicator decisions Workplaces Act. ese amendments address ACA con- as nal and binding, unlike Ontario, ACA partnered with the Alberta Trade cerns and are positive developments for where adjudicator decisions are Contractors Coalition and the GC Al- industry. interim and binding. ACA has lobbied liance of Canada to lead the commer- Some of the items that require greater the minister, but it appears that the cial construction industry response in work through the Regulations: government believes our concerns can Prompt Pay consultations. ere is strong • Concrete has a special carveout with be addressed through regulations. alignment among industry groups to a liens period of 90 days, with the Beyond supporting development of adopt much of the Ontario legislative ap- rest of the commercial industry at 60 the regulations, ACA will continue to proach for prompt pay. Bill 37, Builders’ days. Careful thought will be required work with partners to become an Autho- Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, to ensure lien rights and progressive rized Nominating Authority for appoint- was introduced in the Fall 2020 sitting. release of holdback remain workable ment of adjudicators for May 2021. ACA, e Government of Alberta accepted and equitable when one part of the ATCC, and GCAC are advocating to be ACA’s recommendation to put the de- contractual chain operates with a a nominating body for payment dispute tail in the regulations, as it is dicult to longer timeframe adjudicators, to ensure industry expertise change Acts of the Legislature once en- • ACA recommended disputes between and aordable cost for industry. acted. ACA has been invited to provide a prime and subconsultants be included, ACA successfully lobbied for the ap- technical expert to assist with the dra- Service AB believes this can be pointment of three former ACA chairs ing of the Regulations over the next few addressed in the regulations to the Skills for Jobs Task Force – Paul months. • Bill 37 reaffirms and adds to an existing Heyens, Paul Verhesen, and Colin Ward. • Bill 37 has been amended to mandate provision where persons within the e Skills for Jobs Task Force has been appointed to nd ways to expand and strengthen apprenticeship education and skilled trades opportunities to meet labour demands. e government is currently reviewing the Task Force report submitted in September. Architectural Hardware is summer, the Government of Al- Hollow Metal/Wood Doors & Frames Access Control Systems berta launched a review of the Workers’ Toilet Partitions & Compensation Act to ensure job creators Washroom Accessories Lockers & Miscellaneous Specialties and workers benet from a workers’ com- Operable Walls pensation system that is fair, aordable, P 403-504-1994 Unit 3-753 Automatic Door Operators and sustainable. F 403-504-5733 15th Street S.W. Installation & Service C 403-504-7377 Medicine Hat, AB ACA’s submission highlighted chang- www.allmar.com T1A 4W5 MEMBER Consulting & Speci cations

22 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 es to return WCB to a no-fault insurance changes to the WCB Act). ACA provided input on the Alberta system rather than a social program • Amend WCA to allow WCB to cease infrastructure Act and 20-Year Capital funded by employers. or reduce earning loss benets when Plan. e Act is intended to serve as a e Government of Alberta also in- modied work is terminated by the legislated governance framework for vited stakeholders to submit comments employer due to egregious acts ( is is capital planning in Alberta. e 20-Year to inform potential legislative reform of a long-standing ACA request). Plan is intended to be a visionary doc- OHS legislation and its associated regu- • Reinstate cap on maximum insurable ument that considers long-term trends lations to improve health and safety out- earnings (ACA recommendation). and priorities for provincial infrastruc- comes, while enabling innovation and • Return to pre-2018 definition of ture. ACA recommends economic cri- competitiveness. ACA’s submission high- cost of living adjustments (ACA teria to determine priorities, incenting lights the need for evidence-based regu- recommendation). private capital for public infrastructure, lation that demonstrates actual improve- • Repeal the legislated requirement and looking beyond capital planning to ments in jobsite safety, not burdensome for employers to continue paying address issues of predictable capital pro- administration. contributions to existing Health Benet grams, funding, and procurement. With the Fall Sitting of the Legislature, Plan aer worker injury (pre-2018 e ACA also lobbied the government the Government of Alberta introduced approach) (ACA recommendation). for recognition of COVID-related costs Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red • Revisit provisions regarding in current and future procurements, in- Tape Act. occupational disease, psychological cluding a presentation to the Standing Upon initial review, Alberta Construc- injury, Benet of Doubt, and Committee on Alberta’s Economic Fu- tion Association supports many of the presumptive coverage (ACA ture. ACA continues to advocate for fair proposals of the Bill: recommendation). allocation of unknowable COVID risks ACA former chair Paul Verhesen was with specic recognition for recognition Occupational Health and appointed co-chair of the Red Tape Re- of cost and / or schedule impacts. Safety proposals duction Industry Panel for the Construc- ACA was pleased with the Canadian • Added ACA’s recommended definition tion Sector, and Ken Gibson was appoint- Infrastructure Bank announcement of of a construction worksite ed to chair the Vertical Construction $2 billion for energy retrots for build- • Increase flexibility on multi-employer sub-group. e Panel provides advice to ings. ACA has lobbied the CIB directly work sites with more than 20 workers the GOA on regulatory burden with the and sought the support of Canadian by requiring prime contractors to have view to eliminating red tape that is cost- Construction Association for this advo- an OHS contact on-site to liaise with ing Alberta business. e panel reports in cacy. n workers and employers on health and late 2020. safety matters in lieu of a Health and Safety Committee. • Maximize flexibility in OHS programs by removing most prescriptive requirements in the OHS Act. – ACA’s recommendation to eliminate reporting of Potentially Serious Incidents was not accepted, but Bill 47 proposes to clarify and streamline reporting requirements and prohibit the information from being used in enforcement actions, including LEGAL SURVEYS CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS AGRICULTURAL SERVICES prosecutions. • real property reports (rpr) • house layouts • pivot design • subdivisions • road construction • fencing Workers’ Compensation • property line surveys • volume & quantity surveys • farmstead separation • condominium surveys • deep utility layout • land use applications proposals • easements & utility r/w’s • parking lot & asphalt staking

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 23 Strength in unity and collaboration: 2020’s silver lining

BY MARY VA N BUREN, CCA PRESIDENT

s I write this article, we are lunches, funding special programs and and with important industry stakehold- currently in the second wave food bank drives. ere has always been ers like the Association of Consulting of the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong culture of caring for our com- Engineering Companies, the Canadian and Canadians are working munities, but this has been particularly Council for Public-Private Partnerships, togetherA to bend the curve, to save lives pronounced during the pandemic. Canada’s Building Trades Unions, the and livelihoods. We are very proud of the work our Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Despite the pandemic, as an industry, partner association colleagues and mem- Federation of Canadian Municipali- we can enter this next phase, and future bers continue to do for their communities, and many others. Together, we are situations, with some optimism. Not only ties. is was on full display on social stronger. have we demonstrated a strong track re- media as part of our National Construc- Our united voice was heard by gov- cord of safety in the rst wave, but a vac- tion Day celebrations on November 3 ernment as we advocated for the 75 per cine also appears to be around the corner. with many of our members highlighting cent wage subsidy program and extend- While some sectors had to shut down the invaluable contributions made to lo- ed nancing available to rms from the or alter their services early on, the con- cal communities. Business Development Bank of Canada struction industry has largely continued We didn’t and don’t take this respon- (BDC) and Export Development Canada to operate during the COVID-19 crisis. sibility lightly. e health, safety, and (EDC), as well as greater exibility on the Together, we created national health well-being of our workers, their families commercial rent assistance program. standards, shared best practices and put and friends, and the communities we op- Over the years, our associations and on hundreds of training events and we- erate in has always been the top priority members have consistently advocated for binars. We are proud of this, as it demon- of the Canadian Construction Associ- infrastructure. And this certainly paid strates our deep-rooted commitment and ation (CCA), partner associations, and o during the pandemic for all Canadi- culture of health, safety, and shared in- more than 20,000 member rms. ans. Our food and health supplies were dustry success. While we will not become complacent delivered on our roads and through our At the same time, our local companies in our COVID-19 standards; we can also ports, we enjoyed parks to exercise in, and associations generously support- contribute to economic recovery. CCA’s clean water to drink and for handwash- ed their communities and healthcare voice is joined by our network of 63 part- ing and we received excellent care in hos- workers with donations of PPE, free hot ner associations from across Canada, pitals – infrastructure that was built by

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24 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 the industry, for all Canadians. We are plicated by other federal policy goals. partner associations to provide helpful essential service providers! ere is still $400 million on the table tools and to share best practices across As the federal government embarks earmarked for Alberta under the Invest- the country. Collectively, we are work- on a strategy to accelerate economic ing in Canada Plan. We must continue ing passionately on your behalf and will recovery across Canada, we expect that to work together to ensure these funds continue to put Canada’s heavy civil, in- infrastructure investment will be part ow, and quickly. stitutional, commercial, and industrial of the solution. ere are billions of Alberta’s participation in our Hill (ICI) construction industry rst. dollars already earmarked for projects Day initiative was invaluable this year, and training across the country. Togeth- and we thank Alberta members for their Let’s stay in contact er, we will continue to push the federal participation. e regional perspective Please email me at mvanburen@cca- government for infrastructure invest- on issues like infrastructure stimulus acc.com if you have any feedback or ment that is balanced, coordinated and and workforce recruitment help inform comments on how the CCA can serve exible. Mass transit may work for ur- our national advocacy eorts. you better during this crisis. Stay in the ban centres, but not for all communities Canada will be counting on the con- loop by subscribing to CCA’s newslet- in Canada. And Alberta continues to struction industry to lead us toward ter at bit.ly/ccasubscribe, by following struggle, with slumping oil & gas prices economic recovery. You can count on @ConstructionCAN on Twitter, or by depressing construction activity in the CCA to be your voice with the feder- looking up Canadian Construction As- n energy industry dependent province. al government, to collaborate with our sociation on LinkedIn. We have to work together to apply some common sense to federal priorities. And with your letters, we continue to push for reimbursement for extraor- dinary costs from COVID-19 on federal projects. Construction rms have long shouldered most of the project risk. Cost relief will alleviate some of the nancial pressure on small and medium-sized companies who carry much of the up- front costs of projects. e 2021 construction season will be o to a solid start as promised investments into public transit, energy ecient retrots, clean energy, rural broadband, and water/irrigation infrastructure ow. is means that infrastructure investment must be targeted to the real and immediate needs of prov- inces and municipalities, and not com-

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 25 Exciting news for construction management professionals

BY KIRSI O’CONNOR, DIRECTOR, WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE, CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 27 A roadmap for the future

nity to test drive new platforms and programs, knowing the destination we want to reach. We’ve also been able to bring along some passengers, accessing student funding and student talent to assist us with implementation of our new communication strategies, assisting us adjust to sta transitions and helping with re- search to chart our future path forward. Our members have also been along for the ride, trusting us with the roadmap and helping us to reroute. rough this whole journey, we’ve gained new insights that have helped us enhance our services and drive us forward, forging new partnerships. ese partnerships only work to strengthen our service delivery and capitalize on our collective resources together, demonstrating that we are truly stronger together. While we have always worked alongside our provincial and national orga- BY LISA KOWALCHUK AND KATALIN LANG nizations in partnership, we accelerated this work to leverage policy and program changes through the Chamber network hen we map out our Now more than ever, we have rec- at both levels of government. We were destination, there are ognized the importance of planning. able to eect change with tax deadlines just a couple of certain- Whether having pandemic plans, emer- and payments, adjust wage subsidy ties: where you start gency response plans, or our strategic programs and business loan supports, and where you want to arrive. Along the W plans, these have all guided our organi- increase access to interest free capital way, there may be detours, construction zation through the most dicult situa- swily, and adjust rent relief programs. zones, pit stops, and trac jams, but as tions, providing us a roadmap and the Local partnerships and communica- long as you know where you’re going, you ability to adjust and choose dierent tions were also key, as we took part in can always adjust your path to reach that routes when we needed to change course. the local Economic Recovery Task Force, nal destination, charting the roadmap is is no dierent for businesses com- meeting regularly on action items and for the future. munities, and governments; we need communications locally to support our is year has no doubt proved to be our roadmap and a solid plan in order to business community. challenging, and while the roadblocks reach the destination we desire. While our partnership work was ad- seemed daunting at times, they also As an organization, we’ve changed vanced during the pandemic, we start- made us dig deep as a community to nd our “transmission”, transitioned our ed much of these eorts previously and ways to steer our way around the obsta- database, upgraded our dashboard with continue to nd ways to partner to help cles and nd our path forward. new technology and taken the opportu- businesses get the support they need.

28 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 In late 2019, we signed a Memoran- the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, the need improvement, so that they can con- dum of Understanding with the Med- City Centre Development Agency, the tinue to thrive and grow. icine Hat College to advance work in- Medicine Hat Accommodation Asso- rough feedback received, we fo- tegrated learning opportunities. We ciation, the Medicine Hat News, Verge cused our municipal advocacy work on launched a landing page with a focus on Economic Development & Tourism air service, property assessments, pur- workforce development, connecting em- Medicine Hat to promote the benets of chasing and procurement, consulting ployers to a student labour force, and as- putting local rst. on the Municipal Development Plan, sisting students gain the skills they need By putting an emphasis on and in- red tape reduction, and downtown revi- to succeed. vesting in Local First, we’re able to sup- talization, along with overall economic We encouraged entrepreneurship and port our local economy and our overall development. With the new Municipal business leadership through our sup- ecosystem, recognizing that our local Development Plan, our focus over the port of the Medicine Hat College an- businesses are very much part of this next few months will be concentrated nual pitch competition, sponsoring our lifecycle. Our businesses are our friends, on the land use bylaw and osite lev- up-and-coming entrepreneurs in their neighbours, coaches, service providers, ies. We’ll also be focusing on industrial business journey, while also providing and colleagues around town. ey are zones, economic development plans, and a scholarship to a business student each the ones volunteering for local charities, incentives, along with the Accelerated year to accelerate their pathway into the not-for-prots, service clubs, and sports Financially Fit initiative, as priorities workforce. teams and giving back to our local com- important to recovery eorts. ShopHERE was also launched this fall munity. ey contribute to our local We had a very successful provincial in partnership with APEX, Communi- charities, and by investing in our local policy agenda this past year, driving for- ty Futures Entre-Corp, Invest Medicine businesses, we in turn support their ef- ward issues that impact our agriculture Hat, and the City of Medicine Hat in forts to give back within our community. sector (improved risk management, ed- order to assist businesses establish their We also recognize that without a strong ucation, and promoting agri-business), online presence. commercial tax base, residents end up economic development, trade enabling e Business Retention Expansion having to pay more for the services and infrastructure, red tape reduction, em- and Workforce Development project benets we receive as a community. ployment legislation and an ecient and also resulted in a newly formed Local is is why we also rely on our busi- transparent government. In our many First YXH partnership with Community ness community to engage with us and meetings with government we use our Futures, Invest South East Alberta, the draw our attention to roadblocks and policy positions to focus on creating an Medicine Hat Construction Association, the issues, processes, and legislation that economic environment that will allow

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 29 our region to reach its full economic We had a number of events over the organization, and while the path wasn’t potential. past year, with our trade shows, lunch always straight, we were focused on our On a federal front, the local Chamber and learns, networking, political events, journey to support our business com- represented our District on the Canadi- business awards, leadership breakfast, munity and bring them along for the an Chamber Agriculture and Agri-food Presidents’ reception, State of the City, ride. Our main goal was to make sure committee, in addition to participating and training sessions, in addition to a no one gets le behind, equipping them in the supply chain task force and the number of grand openings and grand with a roadmap, the vehicle, and the tourism and hospitality task force that re-openings. We took a bit of a pit stop tools to be in the driver’s seat to map out was created as a result of the pandemic. from our events to refuel and retool, their next destination. e Canadian Chamber of Commerce nding new opportunities and devel- While we recognize we’re still in this also partnered with the Government oping virtual event delivery solutions pandemic and there is a sense of infor- of Canada to build the Canadian Busi- to help guide us along the way. is has mation fatigue, it is still vital that we ness Resilience Network, providing a allowed us to continue delivering town resource for all businesses with infor- halls, our Leadership Lunch-In, our keep gathering information and nd- mation, tools and resources to help busi- Virtual Business Awards, and some new ing ways to connect with and support nesses through the pandemic. is eort opportunities on the horizon. our businesses, while also inuencing centralized all the various campaigns Like many businesses, we also had the decisions and policies that have di- and advocacy work related to pandemic to shi our communication strategies, rect impacts on our future economic supports, recovery, and the many pro- and in just a few months, we expanded prosperity. gram adjustments that were required to our social media presence from Face- We were driving at top speed and will ll many of the gaps identied. book and Twitter, to adding Instagram, continue to work with every level of gov- From a membership perspective, we LinkedIn, and YouTube. We also went ernment on the road to recovery, mak- had adjusted our investment opportuni- through a brand refresh, a website rede- ing sure that each level of government is ties to allow our members access to var- sign, and shied to more video content. aware of gaps, the support required, and ious benets in order to help them reach We also streamlined our focus for our the opportunities for us to survive and their goals and meet their needs, no weekly newsletter and created regular thrive into the future. matter where they are in their business updates through our blog to ensure a While so many things have changed journey. As we have conversations with streamlined method of getting the most over the last year, our commitment to our members about the benets available crucial information to our business our community will remain constant. to them, we’ve transitioned more mem- community. If you haven’t already sub- If you need some direction and not sure bers to our various investments, so that scribed or followed us on social to stay what your roadmap looks like, we en- they can get a return that is matched to up to date with the latest business news, their business goals. Whether through you can do so from our website. courage you to connect with us. We are connections, value added support pro- If this past year was a road trip, it all in this together, and we’ll continue to grams, shop local oers, promotions would see many pit stops, rerouting, work together to support our commu- or investing as an inuencer or a com- shiing gears, and detours, while hit- nity in order to emerge from this more munity builder, our programs are de- ting some construction zones and ac- resilient and more determined to keep signed to help each business reach their celerating past many road blocks. Our Fuelling our Business Community and destination. roadmap became much clearer as an building our roadmap for the future. n

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he Medicine hat Regional get the message about safety out into from workers, emergency service per- Safety Committee (MHRSC) the community as oen as we can. We sonnel, and local and federal politicians. is one of eight like-minded support various events such as Alberta is year did present some problems, groups aliated with the Al- Skills and Safety City. We also sponsor but our team is resourceful: we created bertaT Construction Safety Association three scholarships at our local college, a you tube video as a “virtual” memo- (ACSA). aiming to give scholarships to those stu- rial, and our chair, vice-chair, and two All the RSCs are volunteer-led and are dents showing an aptitude for safety. long-serving members attended the me- made up of talented health and safety In South East Alberta, we do not morial site to observe a minute’s silence. practitioners, representatives from con- have service from a government-fund- In one of the few windows of oppor- struction and trades associations, con- ed emergency air ambulance service. tunity to attend outdoor functions, tractors, suppliers, unions, WCB-Al- e running costs of HALO Emergency MHRSC manned a stand at our local berta, the Government of Alberta, and Service Air Ambulance are fully funded construction association’s golf event individual worker-members. by donations. We at MHRSC have, for and distributed promotional safety ma- e RSCs serve an important role and many years, supported this essential terials, including ACSA masks. are an integral part of the ACSA opera- service with both direct donations, and In line with previous years, we ran tions. Along with functioning as a con- with specic fundraisers. summer safety ads on the local radio duit between ACSA and our members, MHRSC were instrumental in the cre- station, and we will be running the win- RSCs plan and implement community ation of a memorial to remember those ter ads in December. ese are an op- outreach activities furthering ACSA’s workers who lost their lives through ac- portunity to highlight safety issues such vision and mission in the eight regions. cident or illness in the workplace. Usu- as winter driving, and they also serve to We all we advocate for Lives lived Safely. ally there is a large attendance on the get the word out about the safety com- Here in Medicine Hat, the RSC try national day of mourning (April 28th) mittee. n

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 33 Badlands View is open for business BY PAUL ADAIR Opening last summer, Badlands View is set to become Medicine Hat’s one-stop shop for fun and fitness

amed for the picturesque than 30,000 vehicles driving through the geography surrounding city. is makes the Badlands View an the winding river valleys attractive stop not just for the people of of southern Alberta, one Medicine Hat and surrounding area, but Nof Medicine Hat’s most recent develop- also for visitors to the city. ments, Badlands View, opened last sum- “ e land that this property sits on mer and is still turning heads for all it is quite unique, and the views – from oers. all oors − are second to none, but the Located on a four-acre space along- restaurant’s rooop patio is the only one side the Trans-Canada Highway, Bad- in Medicine Hat and is a very special lands View is a 36,000-square-foot space indeed,” says Badlands View de- development that currently includes veloper Brendon Hamilton. “ e build- a world-class tness centre (Badlands ing provides a unique opportunity for Training Centre) featuring a massive those who choose to lease in this space, 40-foot climbing wall and cutting-edge allowing people to go to work, stay t, tness equipment. In addition, there and enjoy co-workers, clients, friends, are approximately 11,000-square-feet and family all under one roof. ere is of leased oce space for businesses and nothing else like Badlands View any- 5,500-square-feet of leased restaurant where else in our city.” space. e state-of-the-art restaurant Construction on the building began in space features a rooop patio that over- late 2019, and developers were successful looks some of Medicine Hat’s beautiful in working with the City of Medicine coulees and signicant city landmarks, Hat to complete the project on schedule, such as Saamis Teepe – the largest tepee a signicant feat considering the unfore- in the world – and nearby sports elds. seen impact of COVID-19 and a crisis Being situated on the highway also that could not be planned for. Badlands Training Centre climbing wall. provides amazing visibility to the more “ e pandemic was a certainly a big

34 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 Construction on the building began in late 2019, and developers were successful in working with the City of Medicine Hat to complete the project on schedule, a signiﬁcant feat considering the unforeseen impact of COVID-19 and a crisis that could not be planned for.

challenge and hampered us getting ev- erything we needed to complete the project on time,” says Hamilton. “Fortu- nately, Erb Construction here in Medi- cine Hat did a fantastic job of managing its people and supplies and helped to bring this project to completion in less than a year.” Although the grand opening of the Badlands Training Centre has been de- layed because of COVID-19, there’s still great anticipation for what the building has to oer. Developers ensured that building could be built for the future of Medicine Hat, and it has so far has received great reviews for its timeless architecture and potential. Badlands View was conceived to be many spaces serving dierent pur- poses, yet still feel like a single facility connected by all those who use the space New Bobcat® 500 platform loaders have your business expansion built right in. By adding an auger, − something sorely needed during these breaker, or one of more than 70 attachments to these new models, you'll save time and money. uncertain times. Whether it's breaking concrete, taking down buildings or drilling tree holes, Bobcat attachments help “ e ultimate purpose of Badlands you get more use from your machine. View is to be there for everyone,” Ham- ilton says. “And that’s what the world Bobcat® and the Bobcat logo are trademarks of Bobcat Company. needs right now – more opportunities for families and people of all ages to be healthy and active, both physically and Authorized Bobcat Dealer mentally. is is what excites me most Earning Your Buisness Everyday about Badlands View: having happy, 403.504.1111 | 403.866.1516 www.agplus.ca healthy families enjoy this space, grow, Parts. Service. Sales. Rental. and make new friends, and have a place they can all feel a part of.” n

Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 35 Changes coming for YXH

A new phase of development at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport aims to modernize YXH while celebrating its past

BY PAUL ADAIR

hanges are coming for the history, such as the Royal Air Force’s earth, this impressively large sign will Medicine Hat Regional Air- No. 34 Service Flying Training School, showcase the vast array of natural cou- port at each its three sep- used during the Second World War, lee landscape colours found in the sur- arate airport development and the nearby Red Coat Trail, used by rounding area. Cnodes: YXH Gateway (north node), the North-West Mounted Police (now “Right now, Medicine Hat’s airport YXH East (10th Ave SE/east node), and RCMP) in the late 19th century. is isn’t seen as a destination location, and YXH South (30th Street SE/south node). development project will also come with our goal is to create new excitement In 2019, workers completed Phase I of brand new Land Use Bylaw zoning that around the area’s possibilities, as well as the north node development, which in- aims to encourage commercial busi- to increase the demand for the airport’s cluded new utilities to the existing han- nesses to build within the airport area. use,” says Jane Zwicker, Sales and Mar- gar developments on the west end of the In addition to developing nearly six keting Ocer for Invest Medicine Hat. airport area, the addition of two large acres of new commercial land, Phase “ e new signs, rebranding, and new commercial lots (now up for sale and II will focus on landscaping “Gateway commercial lots that have unimpeded ready for development), and approxi- into the City” at Highway 3, including access to the highway and airport are mately 10 acres of new airside leases that brand new illuminated YXH Airport what will make this a true commercial can accommodate new hangars. Phase signs pointing east for travelers heading development node.” II of the project is now under construc- west and a Gateway sign pointing west Phase II is in an area that was rst tion and will be nished in the summer for travelers coming into Medicine Hat. developed in the 1930s (if not earlier), of 2021. ere will also be a two-metre by 16-me- and what lies beneath the earth is some- e work currently being done strives tre Medicine Hat Airport sign placed what unknown, such as buried utility to bring added value to the airport while at the vehicle entrance into the airport services le in place well aer the his- celebrating its long and distinguished terminal. Constructed out of rammed toric infrastructure had been removed.

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Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 37 Health, wellness, and athletics expansion at Medicine Hat College is set to enhance campus life in 2021

BY PAUL ADAIR

he highly anticipated Health, Wellness, and Athletics Ex- pansion (HWAE) at Medi- cine Hat College (MHC) is Ttruly a project years in the making. And now thanks to some additional nancial support announced in October, this ambitious development is another step closer to becoming a reality. When HWAE is complete, MHC will have seen signicant investments made in enhancing health and wellness facilities for its east campus, improved access to the existing gym facilities, and the development of better space for advanced simulation used in a variety of health sciences programs. In addition, HWAE will have built a beautiful new cultural hub for the college and community-at-large, with new and appropriate- ly designed spaces wholly dedicated to Indigenous ceremonies, learning, and events. “ is cultural hub is really the highlight of the project and was designed as a drum-shaped, natural, all-wood structure,” says David Cocks, principal architect at Lethbridge-based FWBA Architects and architect on the HWAE project. “A steel compression ring in the middle provides the building’s distinct circular shape, and an open oculus in- stalled in the ceiling will allow additional natural light to ow in. e cultural hub’s round form will also be fully ex- pressed from the outside and – clad in natural cedar wood − will be sure to stand out from other buildings in the surrounding campus.” e cultural components of the HWAE project will help to support

38 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 “ This cultural hub is really the highlight of the project and was designed as a drum- shaped, natural, all- wood structure,”

cross-curricular educational activities requirements and utility needs. million in federal funding came last that are directly aligned to the Truth “Built in the early 1970s, the original October through the Investing in Can- and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls tness facilities weren’t really all that ada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), and to Action, as well as providing a unique accessible; the gym oor is actually on $2.14 million was raised by the college venue to honour and celebrate Indige- a lower level below grade without any itself from a board-approved restricted nous culture and history. elevator access,” says Cocks. “ e new reserve. MHC’s tness centre is also set to tness centre will be a tremendous up- “ e HWAE project represents an im- be expanded and enhanced as part of grade from the current facilities, bring- portant step forward for Medicine Hat HWAE, with a considerable amount of ing a larger and more accessible space College as we deliver on our purpose new glazing added to improve visibility to help drive the college’s wellness proof growing a vibrant future with learn- into and out of the space and matching gramming going forward.” ers and our region,” says Wayne Resch, brick used to meld seamlessly into the e most signicant challenge for MHC’s vice-president, administration existing structure. HWAE will also re- HWAE to date has been related to se- and nance. place the existing aging wheelchair li curing the approximately $8 million in With construction soon to com- of the old athletics complex with mod- funding required to begin Phase I of the mence, the HWAE project has an an- ern passenger and cargo elevators. ese project. In 2017, the Province of Alberta ticipated completion date of December upgrades will help to create barrier-free contributed $4.3 million in grant fund- 2021. n access that meets current building code ing to address accessibility issues, $1.56

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