Bechtel is proud to announce a donation of $20,000 CAD to support wildfire relief and recovery efforts in the Jasper community. This contribution includes $15,000 to the Canadian Red Cross' Alberta Wildfires Appeal and $5,000 to the Jasper Community Team Society (“JCTS”).
“Bechtel is committed to our core values of community support and care for the places where we live and work,” said Catherine McKalip-Thompson, Bechtel Infrastructure Manager of Sustainability. “As a long-standing partner in Canada, we’re proud to provide this donation, reflecting our dedication to supporting our neighbours in times of need.”
Since 1942, Bechtel has played a key role in the development of major industrial projects and the economic growth of Canada, completing significant projects such as the Edmonton Light Rail, Hanna Region Transmission Development for ATCO Electric, Keeyask Generating Station and the Toronto-York-Spadina Subway extension.
We continue to work on projects across the country, including the Ontario Line 16 km Light Rail Transit project in Toronto, Ontario, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to enhancing infrastructure and fostering economic growth. Our dedication to excellence and innovation drives us to align our efforts with the needs of each community, ensuring that our projects not only achieve their intended purpose but also embody the values of partnership, integrity, and sustainable progress that define Bechtel.
Our promise is to leave behind a positive legacy in communities around the world where we live and work. We live this mission through our partnerships and stewardship efforts, by creating educational and career opportunities, and with the projects we choose to take on. To learn more about our initiatives and impact, visit our website.
About the Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (“ICRC”), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (“Federation”) and 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable throughout the world.
About Jasper Community Team Society
The Jasper Community Team Society (“JCTS”), a registered non-profit organization established in 2004, is a trusted local entity dedicated to the well-being of the Jasper community. Operated by volunteers, the JCTS is committed to supporting Jasperites who have been denied emergency relief funds from other sources and those without rental or tenant insurance.
