#CancarbCares: Cancarb’s Greenhouse Provides Final Harvest of the Year

As fall is upon us in Southern Alberta, Cancarb’s on-site Greenhouse has produced its final crop of 2023. A total of  369lbs of tomatoes were harvested and provided to Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar. A giant “Thank You!” to the volunteer work of employees, retirees, and summer students who continue to make this initiate a successful one.

The Root Cellar is a homegrown solution for sustainability. Their Food and Wellness Hub is a central location for all levels of society to connect, access resources and participate in the greater community through the power of local food.

More information on the Root Cellar, and the Medicine Hat Food Bank as a whole can be found here: https://www.mhfoodbank.com/

#CancarbCares: Cancarb Supports 4th Annual Harvest Takeaway

On September 16th, The Mustard Seed held their annual Harvest Takeaway event in downtown Medicine Hat. The event is used to raise money for the Mustard Seed Food Program that provides 50-100 meals a day to those in need.

This year’s family-friendly market drew over 250 people. Amoung the events and activities:

  • Live music 
  • Kid’s zone (face painting & crafts)
  • Magic show 
  • Photo booth
  • Complementary concession stand
  • A signature soup kit whose proceeds go directly to feed Mustard Seed patrons

Cancarb was a Supporting Sponsor of this year’s event and was grateful to be a small part of the Mustard Seed’s ongoing mission to provide resources to those most in need in Medicine Hat.

About the Mustard Seed:

“The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in five cities across Alberta and British Columbia, The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental, and spiritual needs met and grow toward greater health and independence. We have been an agent of change for more than three decades, thanks to our donors, volunteers, and support from the community.” 

https://theseed.ca/harvest

#CancarbCares: Cancarb donates $15,000 to the Medicine Hat College

Members of Cancarb’s Senior Leadership Team were on-hand to present a $15,000 donation to be awarded to Medicine Hat College students through bursaries over the next 5 years. 

“It is an honour and a great pleasure for us to be able to support Medicine Hat College as we count on them to have talented people ready to take on demanding roles at Cancarb,” noted Cancarb President, Peter Donnelly, adding that he looks forward to continuing the relationship between the organizations. 

Three of the fifteen awards, targeted to university studies: science, power engineering, and business administration programs, were distributed for the 2023/2024 academic year. 

Eligible students will automatically be considered for this award when they apply through the general award application, which opens on March 1, 2024. 

For the full story, please visit: https://www.mhc.ab.ca/about-mhc/news-and-events/2023/09/22/cancarb-creates-opportunities-for-new-mhc-students

#CancarbCares: Employees Raise Money for The Terry Fox Foundation

September 17th was a beautiful day in Medicine Hat to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run, raising money for cancer research. Cancarb employees, along with a donation from Cancarb, contributed a total of $1,350 . Pictured here is the #CancarbCares Team, consisting of employees and their families.

As a whole, the various teams in Medicine Hat raised a record amount to contribute to the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit: https://run.terryfox.ca/28556

To learn more about Terry Fox and his Incredible Journey, please visit: https://terryfox.org/terrys-story/

#CancarbCares: First Crop of 2023 Donated to the Root Cellar

Cancarb’s on-site Greenhouse has produced its first crop of 2023! Thanks to the volunteer work of employees, retirees, and summer students, 25lbs of tomatoes were harvested. Vice President, Quality & Development Ross Buchholz and Plant Manager Robert Nichols were able to present these to Root Cellar Executive Director Melissa Mullis. With a historically hot summer well under way, more produce will continue to make its way to the Root Cellar in the coming weeks.

The Root Cellar is a homegrown solution for sustainability. Their Food and Wellness Hub is a central location for all levels of society to connect, access resources and participate in the greater community through the power of local food.

More information on the Root Cellar, and the Medicine Hat Food Bank as a whole can be found here: https://www.mhfoodbank.com/

Cancarb Celebrates 50 Years with Major Donation

As part of 50th Anniversary celebrations, Cancarb Limited donated $50,000 to the Cancarb Employee and Alumni Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta.

“Fifty years operating in southeastern Alberta has meant everything to Cancarb. It has allowed our company to flourish and rely on the people that call this area home, while servicing customers around the globe. This donation to the Cancarb Employee and Alumni Endowment Fund will ensure organizations that support the most at-risk in our community have the support they need, now and well into the future.”, said Peter Donnelly, Cancarb’s President.

Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. President & CEO Hajime Nagasaka was in attendance to assist Peter Donnelly and Ross Buchholz, Vice President, Quality & Development, with the presentation, while CFSEA representative Niki Gray accepted.

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA) was created in 1992 with the goal of creating meaningful connections between donors and local charities for the permanent benefit of Southern Alberta. Cancarb has partnered with CFSEA to create an endowment fund with the goal to leave a lasting legacy through charitable donations.

#CancarbCares: Cancarb Staff Donate Bicycle Helmets to Saamis Immigration Services

The employees of Cancarb donated 18 new and gently used adult and children’s bicycles helmets to the Saamis Immigration Services Association of Medicine Hat.

Ross Buchholz, Vice President, Quality & Development at Cancarb noted, “Cancarb identified a need in the community, especially in underserved children and adults when it comes to bicycle safety. With many avid cyclists at Cancarb, it is something that is close to our hearts and Saamis Immigration Service offered the perfect opportunity to make sure they are delivered to those most in need.”

Ross Buchholz and Jason Sweeney (Manager, Product Stewardship & HSE Compliance) presented the helmets in person, June 29th.

About Saamis Immigration Services Association: “Saamis Immigration Services Association (SISA) is a government-funded non-profit organization which has been assisting in the integration, adjustment and resettlement of immigrants and refugees in the community of Medicine Hat since its opening in 1988.”

https://www.saamisimmigration.ca/about-us.html

#CancarbCares: Cancarb/Town of Redcliff Tree Partnership in Lions Park Redcliff

Cancarb Limited is cooperating with The Town of Redcliff in a new legacy tree planting initiative.

A monetary contribution by Cancarb Limited will add 16 trees to Lions Park in Redcliff. Cancarb has also volunteered its employees to assist the Town in planting the trees on Thursday, Sept. 22, weather depending. The partnership will see 4 Mayday, 4 white ash, 4 elm, and 4 Hawthorn trees planted in the park alongside some of the oldest trees in the Town.

“Many of the trees at Lions Park are nearing the end of their life and it’s a perfect opportunity for us to make an environmental contribution to our community” says Peter Donnelly, President Cancarb. “Sustainability is core to our business. We are pleased to combine our social initiatives with the environmental responsibility of reducing our carbon footprint, and in turn, to beautify one of the parks in our area.”