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MEDICINE HAT
Official publication of the
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
W
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 This year brought the commencement of many new projects,
and around Medicine Hat. and it also saw the completion of existing projects. While it’s not
The 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- There have been several construction projects on schools in
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M.H.C.A. - Medicine Hat Construction Association
A.R.C.A. INSPECTION & CERTIFICATE OF ASSURANCE 403-527-4439
Proud Member of the MHCA for over 50 years
4 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21
and around Medicine Hat that have either commenced or have The Alberta Construction Association, supported by MHCA
completed this year. and the other seven construction associations, continues to lobby
There 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. The 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 office, John Digman transitioned into the role of
The 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 benefit to the organization. With fantastic support from
grand opening. The whole Strachan Road business development Executive Assistant Brandy Mulder, the office 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 office 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
The 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. The 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
A
s 2020 draws to a close, I ment. MHCA is actively involved in, and impacts on our members. However, we
would firstly 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.
during 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
The association is for them, and without berta. This 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- The 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, There have been several new, diverse,
Our association continues to promote augmented reality as a training tool, and and exciting projects in the city. These
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.
Contempora
The Medicine Hat and Redcliff area
boasts a major greenhouse growing sec-
tor, and MHCA members have worked
NC
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: info@contemporaconstruction.ca ect to twin a 43-kilometre section of the
Highway #3 between Taber and Burdett.
6 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21
This 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 offerings, which is a great benefit to
our members as it negates the need to Kind regards and best wishes to all
major solar projects, with battery back-
undertake extensive travel for training our members. n
up systems coming to the forefront. Ter-
ralta, one of our members, was named as courses.
the first certified LG Chem Home energy
battery company in Canada.
The city continues to grow with new
and diverse workforce entering the city.
This leads to a need for additional con-
struction projects such as new housing
areas, new roads and infrastructure and
also provides new business opportuni-
ties to support the incoming workers
and their families.
Our association is liaising closely with
the City Council, and we are a key mem-
ber of both the Development Advisory
Panel and City procurement meetings. RESIDENTIAL agriCultural CommerCial
The City has introduced both e-permit- • Framing • Foundations • Foundations
• ConCrete • Framing • Walls
ting and e-tendering during 2020. • general • metal • Pads
ContraCting
Throughout the year, MHCA has at-
tended the bi-weekly virtual Canadian
Construction Association meetings. The 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 de-
veloping publications such as COVID-19
Best Practices for Worksites.
MHCA is very aware of the require-
ment for all workers to be able to work
in a safe and healthy environment. I con-
tinue to sit on the executive of Alberta
Construction Safety Association and
chair the Finance and Risk Committee. PEOPLE, PRODUCTS, PRIDE SINCE 1906
The 2019 spring golf event had to be
cancelled due to restrictions on golf Plumbing, HVAC, Hydronic,
courses; however, our summer event
was a great success. Everyone was glad
and Industrial Supplies
to have the opportunity to relax from Manager: Rhett Hardowa
work and network (socially distance, of Email: rhardowa@emcoltd.com
course) with fellow members. Our mem-
ber meetings recommenced in October, www.emcoab.ca
and our first 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
2020-21 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.
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COMMITTEES
CONTRACTS
WORKERS COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE
BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
REPRESENTATIVE
Barrett Anderson Doug Bide
A
ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION
S
SAFETY ASSOCIATION GOVERNMENT ACTION
R
REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
John Digman Brad Braaten
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DIRECTORS
Barrett Anderson Brad Braaten Amanda Cook Janice Kirchner
Plato’s Superior Roofing Ltd. Contempora Construction Inc. GVN Structures Inc. Connections Career & Safety
403-502-3897 403-952-1387 403-878-7532 Services Ltd.
403-581-1325
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
MHCA Staff
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 Padfield
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 ...........................................................................Jeff 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 Padfield
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 Thieman 2016-2018 ............................................................John Rodermond
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Scandi, AB T0J 2Z0 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4W5 965 4 Street SE
Tel: 403-633-0335 Tel: 403-504-1994 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0M2
Contact: Jacob Loewen Contact: John Douvis Tel: 403-878-8800
Contact: Rory Garrecht
A to Zed Ltd. Amron Construction
PO Box 246, 620 2 Avenue E 8 1500 South Highway Drive SE B.Y.Z. Enterprises Inc.
Brooks, AB T1R 1B3 Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 1843- 32 Street SW
Tel: 403-793-5594 Tel: 403-548-3137 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N9
Contact: Zed Noel Contact: Darrell Slobodin Tel: 403-526-9172
Contact: Mat Zmurchyk
Advance Design & Construction Ltd. Amtech Aeronautical Limited
23 Southwest Drive SW 678 Prospect Drive SW Baumann’s Ventilation &
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E7 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4C1 Plumbing Ltd.
Tel: 403-580-5054 Tel: 403-529-2350 79 Southwest Drive SW
Contact: Jeff Sohn, Clarence Briggs Contact: Craig Martin Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8
Tel: 403-529-9744
Aecon Transportation West Ltd. Armor Building Systems Ltd. Contact: Raymond Baumann/Clayton
PO Box 460 PO Box 1032 Baumann
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G2 Brooks, AB T1R 1B8
Tel: 403-548-3961 Tel: 403-362-6637 Benchmark Geomatics Inc.
Contact: Enie Nielsen Contact: Kent Chudleigh 105 2201 Box Springs Boulevard NW
Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0C8
Affordable Paving Art’s Excavating Tel: 403-527-3970
PO Box 698 1793 32 Street Contact: Adam Thompson/Graeme
Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N9 Teeare
Tel: 403-548-4758 Tel: 403-526-5269
Contact: Doug Norman Contact: Warren Schneider Berger’s Plumbing & Company Inc.
119 Southwest Drive SW
Air-Tech Limited Atron Refrigeration & Air Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E8
821 17 Street SW Conditioning Ltd. Tel: 403-528-2082
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4X9 2319C 10 Avenue SW Contact: Rob Berger/Lorrie Berger
Tel: 403-580-2665 Medicine Hat , AB T1A 8G2
Contact: Darwin Burback Tel: 403-526-2992 Bice & Sons Drywall/
Contact: Ron Melnik/Garth Stark Stucco Services Ltd.
PO Box 23044
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4C7
Tel: 403-527-7688
PROUDLY SERVING Contact: Hugh Bice
SOUTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 1995 Broersen Construction Ltd.
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Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4X6
Tel: 403-527-6800
Contact: Mike Rice
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403-526-6197 757 17 Street SW
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Capstone Concrete Inc
PO Box 1284
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7M9
Tel: 403-580-1864
Contact: Adam Coehoorn
Cee Gee Construction Ltd.
1843 32 Street SW
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N9
Tel: 403-527-1054
Contact: Mat Zmurchyk/Ryan Neigum
CertaPro Painters
1048 Allowance Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3G8
Tel: 403-526-6197
Contact: Darren Jacques/Bob Jacques
Chandos
200 15 Sunpark Plaza SE
Calgary, AB T2X 0M5
Tel: 403-502-4635
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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 Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0
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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
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Davison Evolution Electric and Controls Ltd Contact: Wayne Straub
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DOX Construction Management & PO Box 1270 Inex Luxury Coatings
Safety Services Redcliff, 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 Padfield/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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Plato’s Superior Roofing Ltd. Southeast Concrete Pumping Inc Trimount Construction
3317 17 Avenue SW 3340 17th Avenue SW 101, 552 18 Street SW
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B1 Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B2 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8A7
Tel: 403-527-4439 Tel: 403-502-4469 Tel: 403-487-5705
Contact: Duane Plato Contact: Landon Fink Contact: Jason Fleury/Darcy Durksen
ProComm Technology Solutions Spider Electric Ltd. True Gritt Fencing Ltd
627 Kingsway Avenue SE 3372 17 Avenue SW 822 13 Street NE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W8 Medicine Hat,, AB T1B 4B2 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5V5
Tel: 403-527-5555 Tel: 403-529-9315 Tel: 587-770-0506
Contact: Jason Melhoff Contact: Mark Simmons Contact: Lewis Trotter/Coralee Trotter
PTW Canada Ltd. Starks Plumbing, Heating, & Unity Electric Inc.
25 Pembina Crescent NE Electrical Ltd. PO Box 694
Redcliff, 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
Redcliff, 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.
Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0 1870 D 6 Avenue SW 2 200 Saskatchewan Drive NE
Tel: 403-528-9912 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7Y5 Redcliff, 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 Redcliff, 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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City of Medicine Hat Guillevin International Co. Thompson, Schindle, Green
580 1 Street SE 15 Southwest Drive SW Insurance & Financial Services Ltd.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E6 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E7 100, 623 4 Street SE
Tel: 403-502-8063 Tel: 403-529-2444 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0L1
Contact: Kent Snyder Contact: Erin Larson Tel: 403-526-3283
Planning, building & develpment services Electrical supplier Contact: Stuart Green
department Insurance broker
Medicine Hat & District Chamber of
Digitex Commerce United Rentals
101 1235 Southview Drive SE 413 6 Avenue SE 2 2350 South Highway Drive SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4K3 Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S7 Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0
Tel: 403-526-8807 Tel: 403-527-5214 Tel: 403-580-5000
Contact: Darbie Dechaine Contact: Lisa Kowalachuk Contact: Bill Phillips
Business Machine Supplier Equipment rentals & contractor supply
Medicine Hat College sales
ECCO Supply 299 College Drive SE
101 26 Southwest Drive SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Y6 Western Financial Group
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8V1 Tel: 403-529-3844 459 2 Street SE
Tel: 403-527-3226 Contact: Scott Stickel Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C4
Contact: Bev Mutschler College/Trades Department Tel: 403-526-2885
HVAC Supplier Contact: Clint Parnell
MNP LLP Insurance
Eecol Electric Corp. Box 580, 666 4 Street SE
921 18 Street SW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G5 WSP Canada Inc.
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8S7 Tel: 403-527-4441 110 1222 Brier Park Road NW
Tel: 403-527-7189 Contact: Greg Anderson Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0B7
Contact: Larry Sebastian Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors Tel: 403-528-8818
Electrical supplier Contact: Ken Jacobs
PH McNally Associates Ltd. Engineering
EnviroGeotech Consulting Inc. 373 Aberdeen Street SE
110 851 Industrial Avenue SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7N2
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3L7 Tel: 403-527-5772
Tel: 403-458-4422 Contact: Pat McNally
Contact: Chandra Achayra Engineering Consultancy
Engineering Consultants
Positive Life Concepts Inc.
Environmental 360 Solutions Inc 640 3 Street SE
1169 Brier Park Way NW Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0H5
Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1T2 Tel: 403-527-6724
Tel: 403-594-0844 Contact: Luc Beriault
Contact: Dale Roth Recruiting and Business Consulting
Waste & Recycling Services Commercial/
Industrial Reliance Insurance Agencies
414 6 Avenue SE
GardaWorld Protective Services Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8
303, 4915 54 Street Tel: 403-526-8800
Red Deer, AB T4N 2G7 Contact: Chad Fai
Tel: 403-392-2514 Insurance
Contact: Michael Cooper
Security Services F & S Safety Buzz Ltd
350 Eagle Butte Road
Dunmore, AB T1B 0K2
Tel: 403-526-8400
Contact: Amy Zuk
Safety Training
Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 17Mayor of Medicine Hat
Message from Medicine Hat Mayor
TED CLUGSTON
O
n behalf of Medicine Hat Many of the construction projects our tersection upgrades. Top-lift 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 first saw the year prior. The second phase of the Brier Park
members and associates of The three-year project to perform water Gravity Bypass also concluded in 2020,
the 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 lift 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 There 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 effort to provide safe, re-
on our financially fit objectives. cluded a full road rehabilitation and in- liable infrastructure for residents and
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18 Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21businesses in Medicine Hat. The 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 traffic flow, safety, ing model and “pivot,” as you may have The 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. The
nue South and 7 Street SE. Finlay Bridge The 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 efficient. Customers may even view roads, bridges, schools, and municipal
This 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-
and sustainable city. On the southwest process by joining the Bids and Tenders ment and economic strength. n
side of the city, the major residential de-
velopment of Coulee Ridge began to take
shape with the first basement excava-
tions set to occur by the end of the year.
The past year saw the opening of the
city’s first premier hotel, the Best West-
ern Premier and Executive Residency. A
rooftop view of the Saamis Tepee, Bad-
lands View, is also nearing completion.
The multi-functional development hous-
ing a fitness 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.
The 10/20/30 Residential Lot Incentive
Program was designed to encourage res-
idential construction of single detached
homes and duplexes in greenfield subdi-
visions. The first 30 builders to purchase
a residential lot between June 1 and De-
cember 31 would receive a $10,000 rebate
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The second initiative announced was
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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 19Alberta Infrastructure
Message from Minister of Infrastructure
PRASAD PANDA
O
n behalf of the Govern- problem, Alberta’s government contin- covery Plan. This 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. That’s the largest-ever
the 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. These 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 build- ing boilers or fixing 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 2020-21ourous but they increase the value and 1,280 construction jobs. This 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 effort 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 ac-
cessibility and inclusion project through
the federal Investing in Infrastructure
Canada Program (ICIP). ICIP funding
will enable the college to expand its fa-
cility 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 stu-
dents to their new classrooms.
All totalled these projects account for
almost $24 million worth of construc-
tion-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, par-
ticularly in southern Alberta. This in-
vestment will create up to 6,800 direct
and indirect permanent jobs and up to
Medicine Hat Construction Association 2020-21 21Alberta Construction
Association Advocacy
Update
BY KEN GIBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A
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 drafting the
creased flexibility in overtime averaging chain. regulations to balance transparency
agreements paid off 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. These amendments address ACA con- as final 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. There 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,
The 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 difficult to longer timeframe adjudicators, to ensure industry expertise
change Acts of the Legislature once en- • ACA recommended disputes between and affordable 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 draft- 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 The Skills for Jobs Task Force has been
appointed to find ways to expand and
strengthen apprenticeship education
and skilled trades opportunities to meet
labour demands. The government is cur-
rently reviewing the Task Force report
submitted in September.
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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 benefits when Plan. The Act is intended to serve as a
The Government of Alberta also in- modified work is terminated by the legislated governance framework for
vited stakeholders to submit comments employer due to egregious acts (This is capital planning in Alberta. The 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 Benefit grams, funding, and procurement.
With the Fall Sitting of the Legislature, Plan after worker injury (pre-2018 The 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, Benefit 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 specific 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 retrofits for build-
• Increase flexibility on multi-employer sub-group. The 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-
an OHS contact on-site to liaise with Construction Association for this advo-
ing Alberta business. The panel reports in
workers and employers on health and cacy. n
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
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• subdivisions • road construction • fencing
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proposals • easements & utility r/w’s • parking lot & asphalt staking
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