Our Community
Petrobank is committed to supporting the communities we operate in. We wholeheartedly participate in the enhancement of community well-being and support the environmental regulatory standards that protect these communities.
It is important to us that residents of the communities we operate in are comfortable with our operations and are aware of the positive community initiatives we are undertaking. Such initiatives include investing in local youth through sponsorship and training, offering direct employment and contracts, providing opportunities for local service providers and demonstrating support for other community initiatives.
Community Update
- Youth Apprentice Program
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We are proud to provide support to the Youth Apprentice program in Lac La Biche. This program provides students, grades seven through 12, with hands-on experience in the electrical, pipefitting, plumbing and carpentry trades. The Youth Apprentice program gives students practical experience which will increase their future career opportunities, as these trades are anticipated to continue to be in great demand in the future.
- Conklin Community School
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The principal of Conklin Community School approached us to support the funding of a new teacher. The school had found itself understaffed due to shortfalls in the funding of the Northland School Division. We were more than happy to contribute to the hiring of the new teacher, and it’s our hope that over the long term, we can one day source accomplished employees and contractors who have benefited from the education they received at Conklin Community School.
- Telus World of Science
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A $5 million contribution was made in 2011 to the Energy & Innovation gallery in the New Science Centre by the Petro Group of Companies, including Petrobank. We are honoured to be associated with TELUS World of Science, as we have core values surrounding scientific innovation, communities and families. The Energy & Innovation gallery will be a place to explore how different forms of energy can be transformed from one to another and what can be generated from these transformations. Calgarians will be able to see for themselves what oil really looks and acts like.
