Safety and Health Week (formerly North American Occupational Safety and Health Week) is an international event that takes place the first week of May and reminds all of us how important it is to prevent injury and illness at work, at home, and in our communities. At Trace, we use the week as a chance…

As we celebrate Trace’s 20th anniversary, we invited our people to reflect on what this milestone means to them, what makes them proud, how our work has made a difference, and what excites them most about the future. The responses that came back are thoughtful and heartfelt, offering an inside look at what this milestone…

In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, the ability to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disruption is essential. That’s why Disaster Forum 2025, held from October 28 to 30 at the stunning Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Alberta, is more than just a conference. It is a strategic opportunity for professionals in Emergency Management, Business…

A message from Trace’s founders on re-launching Disaster Forum in 2023. We (Trace Associates Inc. [Trace]) are proud to be hosting the re-launch of Disaster Forum – A premier conference for disaster and crisis management, emergency management, and business continuity practitioners. Disaster Forum was first hosted in 1998 by a volunteer group in which Paul…

Demand continues for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to join the growing ranks of businesses with sustainability programs. Adding to the pressure, businesses are expected to avoid the appearance of greenwashing (“advertising that deceptively persuades the public that a company’s products or services are environmentally friendly”1). How can you figure out what environmental, social,…

Sustainability programs are common for large, publicly traded corporations. But do they matter for small- and medium-sized businesses? Recently, there has been increasing pressure from clients and customers for small businesses to demonstrate sustainable practices. In fact, almost 70% of consumers expect businesses, large and small, to solve sustainability problems (Elshurafa, 2021). But how can…

  The goal of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week is to focus employers, employees, partners, and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.     At Trace, we believe that mentally and physically healthy workers are happier, more productive, and less likely to be injured on…

  Trace will donate up to $5,000 for the TikToks with the most views! The contest is open not only to Trace folks but also any of our clients and suppliers, including pets. How Does It Work? The theme is “Dance Like No One Is Watching.” We’re looking for dance themed TikToks with hashtags #tracedance,…

See you in Lake Louise, AB on November 20-22 at ASPB 2019! Be sure to check out Ron Sparrow and Marilyn Germaine’s talk on November 22. Analysis of the Current renewable Energy Regulators Speakers: Ron Sparrow and Marilyn Germaine November 22, 2019, 9:00 a.m. Chateau Fairmont Lake Louise, Mount Temple C  

Join Trace September 12 at the upcoming BILD Conference at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, AB September 12-15, 2019. Michael Lupart, Division Manager – Calgary, speaks on “Wellsite Planning” in Session H on Saturday, September 14 at 1:40.

Join Trace October 16 at the upcoming RemTech Conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, in Banff, AB on October 16 – 18, 2019. Steve Mailath, Principal Hydrogeologist, speaks on “In-Situ Remediation of Hydrocarbon Impacted Soil and Groundwater in Permafrost Terrain at a Remote Site in the Northwest Territories” on Friday, October 18 at 9:20…

Join Trace March 27 at the upcoming Alberta Institute of Agrologist Conference at the Banff Centre in Banff, AB March 27-29, 2019. Darrell Haight, President & CEO is a panellist in “Mentorship and Communication- A Critical Combination”, led by Dr. David Chanasyk, and Carol Gabanna on Friday, March 29 at 8:45 a.m. in Room KC…

Visit us in Saskatoon, SK on March 21 at SustainTech 2019! Be sure to join us for reclamation, remediation and wastewater talks at the Delta Hotels by Marriott. “Case Study: Challenges with Algal Blooms and Their Impact on Water Treatment” Speaker: Jeff Seaman March 21, 2019, 1:30 p.m. Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon, Naples Room “In-Situ Groundwater Remediation Processes” Speaker:…

See you in Red Deer on February 11-13 at CLRA 2019! Be sure to check out Megan Rennie and Kirk Elliot’s talk on February 12. “So You Want To Be An Environmental Scientist? No Fake News Here – Connecting Your Classroom Studies to The Oil and Gas Industry” Speakers: Megan Rennie and Kirk Elliot February…

See you in Banff on October 10-12 at RemTech 2018! Be sure to check out Steve Mailath’s talk on October 10. In-Situ Groundwater Nitrification and De-Nitrification Remediation Processes – From Bench Scale Testing to Full-Scale Remediation Speaker: Steve Mailath October 10, 2018, 2:10 p.m. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Theatre  

See you in Calgary on April 3-5 at EnviroTech 2018! Be sure to check out Steve Mailath’s talk on April 5. In-Situ Groundwater Nitrification and De-Nitrification Remediation Processes – From Bench Scale Testing to Full-Scale Remediation Speaker: Steve Mailath April 5, 2018, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Imperial Room 2  

See you on March 22 in Saskatoon at SustainTech 2018! Be sure to check out talks by Jason Hampson, Eric Van Gaalen, and Dana Judd. Site-Specific Liability Assessment and Remediation to Reduce Environmental Liabilities Speaker: Jason Hampson 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Radisson Hotel, Florence Room Cost-Effective Tier 2 Remediation Guidelines for a Salt Contaminated Site…

Join the City of Calgary and Trace Associates Inc. to tour the Former Canada Creosote Site West Village – Former Canada Creosote Site Tour Tuesday, April 3, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Trace Associates Inc. is pleased to sponsor a tour of the Former Canada Creosote Site within the “West Village”, Calgary, Alberta. The area has been…

We’re counting down the days to Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) RemTech 2017! Be sure to check out talks by Chris Tenszen, Eric Van Gaalen, and Dana Judd. See you there!