1st Call Health & Safety Consulting

08/11/2026

That time a year already!

08/10/2026

Keep your workplace protected and compliant with professional fire extinguisher inspections and recertification services.

We offer both in-house and on-site service, comprehensive inspections, testing, tagging, hydrostatic testing, maintenance, and full documentation.

🧯 Certified Technicians
✅ CSA-Compliant Service
⚡ Fast Turnaround Times
📋 Inspections, Testing & Tagging

📞 780-778-4478
📍 4104 Kepler St., Whitecourt, AB T7S 0A3

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

We're Hiring! 📣 Asset Management Coordinator

Do you enjoy working with data, technology, and cross-departmental teams to support informed, long-term planning?

Help shape the future of Woodlands County’s infrastructure by maintaining and analyzing asset data, supporting long-term capital planning, and coordinating the PSD Citywide Work Order system.

For information and to apply: https://woodlands.ab.ca/p/careers

Local work. Good people. Let's talk.

08/08/2026

⛳ 2026 Chamber Golf Scramble Title Sponsor – Pembina Pipeline Corporation

We’re excited to recognize Pembina as the Title Sponsor of our 2026 Chamber Golf Scramble.

Their generous support is helping bring together a great day of golf, friendly competition, and connection for members of our regional business community.

Thank you, Pembina, for supporting this year’s tournament and helping make the 2026 Chamber Golf Scramble possible.

08/08/2026

Alberta’s government is making an update on what has been done since Fall 2025 to strengthen trucking safety.

Alberta's government is raising the bar for commercial driver safety by strengthening training, cracking down on bad actors, and holding unsafe carriers accountable.

To date, five fraudulent trucking schools (Class 1) have been shut down following audits and or investigation Alberta’s government is also working with federal partners to strengthen enforcement across jurisdictions. Since October 2025, Alberta's government has issued 443 administrative penalties, removed 20 unsafe carriers from our roads—including 13 chameleon carriers—and suspended six companies for misrepresenting where they operate.

Since April 1, 2025, Alberta's government has inspected 95 per cent of licensed Class 1 driver training schools and continues to maintain strong oversight to protect the integrity of commercial driver training.

Alberta's government continues to pursue stronger legislation and work with industry to crack down on non-compliant drivers, carriers, and training schools that put Albertans at risk.

08/08/2026

🚛 ALBERTA TRUCKING DOESN’T STOP — AND NEITHER SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS. 🇨🇦

Every kilometre matters. Every driver matters. Every day off the road costs money.

At 1st Call Health & Safety, we help Alberta trucking and transportation companies build stronger safety systems, protect their people, and keep their operations moving.

⚠️ Don’t wait for an incident, failed audit, or compliance problem to find the gaps in your safety program.

We can help with:

✅ COR / SECOR Support
✅ Safety Programs & Manuals
✅ Policies & Safe Work Procedures
✅ Driver & Workplace Safety
✅ Training & Documentation
✅ Compliance Support
✅ Inspections & Safety Consulting
✅ Practical Solutions for Real-World Operations

Whether you’re running a few trucks or managing a growing fleet, your safety program needs to work in the office, in the yard, and out on the highway.

🚚 KEEP THE TRUCKS MOVING.
👷 KEEP YOUR PEOPLE SAFE.
📋 KEEP YOUR COMPANY READY.

1st Call Health & Safety
🇨🇦 Proudly supporting Alberta businesses.

When safety matters, make us your 1st Call.

08/07/2026

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Safetys Gala!

The gala was created to celebrate individuals and businesses committed to workplace safety and health in our province. This milestone event recognizes the achievements of those helping build safer, healthier workplaces across the province.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration.

November 4, 2026
11:30 AM to 2 PM
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Get your tickets at thesafetys.ca.

08/07/2026

📣 WHITECOURT BUSINESSES — WE WANT YOU!

We're looking for ALL local businesses to join us for a brand-new **Shop Local. Hunt Local. Win Local. Scavenger Hunt** on Thursday, August 20th, during The Fresh Community Market Night Market!

It's a great opportunity to bring new customers through your doors and showcase what your business has to offer. 🛍️

Businesses can participate by:

🔎 Hosting a scavenger hunt challenge
🛍️ Offering an August 20th Shop Local Special
🎁 Donating a prize

Participation is **FREE**, and we'll provide the scavenger hunt materials and promote participating businesses. Participants will be entered for the grand prize of $500 Whitecourt Bucks!

You simply need to be open that evening (you do not have to be open until 9pm) and have fun with the hunt!

Interested in participating? Click the link below to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2hqtqxmaT2beFs0iMTQah7jHuLPSSSriIws8xCce0YbgEkQ/viewform?usp=header

Let's make Whitecourt the place to be on August 20th!

**SHOP LOCAL. HUNT LOCAL. WIN LOCAL.**

Shop, Sip & Stroll!