It’s that time of year! Field season is underway, and a significant amount of time is spent on the road getting to and from our sites. These warmer months bring out various motorists onto the highways and range roads, making it important to discuss safety around farm equipment.   Farm equipment uses rural highways and…

Mindfulness might be one of those words you find yourself coming across more often these days, and if you are like me, you might be wondering: what does it mean, how do I practice it, and what health benefits does it provide? If this describes you then read on!   Mindfulness is defined as a…

One of the most common health and safety tips is the importance of taking frequent breaks and moving throughout the workday. This is especially important for those of us who work at a desk or computer for long periods of time. Sitting for prolonged periods of time has been linked to a variety of health…

If you know me, you know I love food. A lot. Nothing makes me happier than cooking a great meal for my friends and family. If you know the work we do, you also know that we spend a lot of time on the road, which can make healthy eating a challenge. While I am…

Most introverts would agree that “you” time is a necessity to recharge and process information. However, even if you don’t call yourself an introvert, ”you” time is important for all of us. It’s the time where we get to prioritize our individual wellness and develop a better relationship to self. It’s also where we often…

For the International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3, 2022, we are highlighting an exciting research project taking place through the University of Calgary’s RESTORE Network and one of our staff members, Marilyn Germaine. The RESTORE (REsearching STrategies fOr Rehabilitation) Network is a partnership between Alberta Health Services and the Cumming School of…

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…

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…

How do we support safe practices? Safety includes building healthy habits. A habit is often described as a recurrent, typically unconscious pattern of behaviour that is acquired through frequent repetition. It can be difficult to stick with what we consider to be healthy habits if we don’t provide ourselves enough time and discipline to develop…

We sit. A lot. We sit at work; we sit to watch TV or when we’re scrolling on our phones; we sit during our daily commutes or long drives to the field; and we sit when we’re visiting with friends and family. In fact, it is estimated that Canadians spend more than half of the…

When we think of safety, we quickly focus on physical safety; however, it also includes our mental health. In 2019, I was going through one of those monumental shifts in life; I was working in the Bow Valley but was in Drumheller one weekend visiting my folks. While on the back porch chatting with my…

We talk a lot about safety at work but not how this relates to safety at home. We frequently hear about fire safety, having an evacuation plan, and other emergency planning, but what happens with the everyday hazards that we face in and around our homes and personal life? Workplaces have a low risk tolerance;…