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Celebrating the success of one of our leaders, Cathleen Peter-Swart. We are extremely proud to share this impactful piece by Jim Timlick for the 2021 Constructor magazine by the Calgary Construction Association highlighting a few of the many women leaders in our industry. Cathleen has been a steadfast team member and natural leader since joining…

Karen Climbs for Kids When we see one of our business partners doing something so amazing, we get very excited, and we want to shout it from the mountain tops so that everyone knows about it! On July 23rd, 2021, Karen Knowlton of Stawowski McGill will stand atop the summit of Mount Athabasca (3,491m) in Jasper…

Honoring our earth angel, Jesena. On May 18, 2019, our earth angel, Jesena Andoney, got her wings. Although she is no longer with us in person, we all wanted to find a meaningful and enduring way to have her spirit live on. Over the last year or so, we have received many thoughtful suggestions about…

“Ain’t nothin’ gonna break our stride, no COVID gonna slow us down, oh no…We got to keep on movin’!” Unprecedented times call for unprecedented efforts. We all make sacrifices for the ones we love, and this past year has shown us all just how much we truly care about our community and the health and…

Keeping bellies full and bodies warm this Christmas Season It’s no secret that Christmas can be a tough holiday for some of us. As hard as we strive to limit the hardship and adversity of our family, friends, and community members, there are still always some of us that need a hand up during these…

It is our distinct pleasure to share that Westcor has been honoured by the Canadian Construction Association with the coveted Community Leader Award of Excellence. Our team is beyond thrilled to be recognized with this national award highlighting 17 years of being of service to our community and our Building a Better Community, a Westcor…

The Salem’s Circle Poker Run is an exciting charity event where participants travel to five different locations and collect cards to create the best poker hand. It’s your chance to win prizes while supporting a great cause! Come join us on Sunday September 1st for your seat at the table. It doesn’t matter what you…

Backpacks For Kids is an annual campaign where organizations and individuals donate backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need. This summer, we’re partnering with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to collect backpacks that will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. No child wants to feel left out, and not…

Our 15th anniversary year has been inspiring and fulfilling. To celebrate our milestone, we committed to be part of 15 service initiatives to build a better community and challenge our industry partners to do the same. Since September 2018 we have completed 11 acts of community kindness and look forward to 4 more to round out…

The Calgary Society for Persons with Disabilities (CSPD) makes it their mission to provide support to adults with developmental disabilities to reach their greatest potential through quality residential services and community access. At the CSPD, it’s more than just providing services; it’s creating a family. Persons with disabilities are paired up with friends and caregivers…

In support of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter for this month’s Building a Better Community initiative, we will be leveraging our knowledge and experience in construction to add a face-lift to the children’s play area at their Calgary facility. It is our goal to support their organization in any way, shape or form, and after…

Back in November, we published a blog entitled Adding value through Lean construction, which focused on the evolution of our industry and the steps we at Westcor are taking to not only adapt but be at the forefront of said evolution. We spoke on the inevitability of change, how the term ‘waste’ far outreaches its…

Bullying is something we have all encountered at one point or another throughout our lives. On the playground or in the locker room, at home, at school, or even at work. As the internet has evolved, so too has bullying. Today, it’s not just at the playground, it’s in our pockets. Cyberbullying is a major…

On Monday, January 28th, a team of 25 Westcor team members and business partner volunteers spent the afternoon at Calgary’s Bow View Manor preparing for and partaking in a karaoke dance party for nearly 100 Bow View residents, staff, and family members. The event was implemented in support of the Brenda Strafford Foundation as part…

We all know that winter in Calgary can be brutal. Nobody likes shivering in their car on the way to work while the heater warms up and the windows defrost. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember that many Calgarians don’t have a job to go to, or cars, or heaters. Imagine if it was just you,…