Remembrance Day

In honour of Remembrance Day, Trace would like to recognize and share the heroic story of a veteran who holds a special place in the heart of one of our own. Today we remember and honour JOHN “JACK” DOUGLAS RENNIE, the late grandfather of Megan Rennie, B.Sc., P.Ag. (Environmental Scientist at Trace).   Jack grew…

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National Mountain Climbing Day/Month

In honour of National Mountain Climbing Day at the start of August, I wanted to share my thoughts about the Mountains. I am forever grateful to be able to live and play in Alberta. I grew up in the mountains, and from a very young age my parents made the effort to drag my sister…

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World Nature Conservation Day

World Nature Conservation Day’s purpose is to create awareness and to protect and preserve healthy ecosystems for future generations. How is Trace contributing to Nature Conservation Day? We are partnering with the organization Friends of Fish Creek. Will Ratliffe, Principal Geologist at Trace often visits Fish Creek Park in Calgary, AB and noticed a lot…

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The Story of Our Trace Song

The story of our Trace song starts around 2015 – 2016 as I prepared for one of our Partner meetings. As a ritual, we ask each Partner to submit an upbeat positive song, and we compile a playlist to use as we gather for the meeting, during breaks, and at the end of each day….

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The Métis Sash – La Ceinture Fléchée (French) – La Sayncheur Flayshii (Michif)

Taanishi kahkiyaw! Hello all and Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day! When I thought of topics to write about to celebrate this day, I figured I would start with one of the most significant symbols of my culture, the sayncheur flayshii or the arrow sash. Known originally as the L’Assomption sash given its roots a Quebec…

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Trace Health and Wellness Challenge Winners

NAOSH This year, Trace and our employees supported the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week from May 1st – 7th by participating in the second annual Trace Health and Wellness Challenge. Divisions from across the company teamed up to participate in and track both mental and physical wellness activities. By focusing on our…

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