Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan Operations
At a Glance
How we live and work around Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Estevan, and SW Saskatchewan
Local Economy
Supporting jobs, companies and public services (health, safety and education)
- Local direct and indirect (suppliers) jobs
- Revenues to governments in royalties
and corporate taxes - Property taxes to municipal governments
- Surface land rentals to land owners
Local Employment
- 509 full-time staff including contractors
- 14 post-secondary students in cooperative work terms in 2024
Investing in Communities
Lead by Example Powwow
Canadian Natural is proud to be annual sponsors of the Lead by Example Powwow, co-hosted by the Town of Strathmore and Siksika Nation. Through Indigenous songs, dances, and ceremony, this event is a powerful symbol of reconciliation and cross-cultural learning.
Community Barbeques
Our team members continue to host events that bring the community together in a fun way. They helped host barbeques for several schools, where they connected with community members while serving hotdogs, hamburgers, and chips.
Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival
Our Collective Journey held their yearly Rise Up Festival in Medicine Hat, which we were thrilled to sponsor. Our employees even had a chance to ride a hot air balloon, which represents rising above addiction and mental health issues.
HALO Air Ambulance
We continue to support HALO Air Ambulance by providing funds that help keep their lifesaving services available to Southern Alberta communities. Employees had an opportunity to stop by their hangar and check out their newest helicopter.
Local Community Highlights
Employee volunteering
Our Estevan employees continue to raise funds that support local charities, including the Frobisher Threshermen’s Club and Lampman Fire Hall.
195+ community organizations supported
Erskine Curling Club, Silver Sage Community Corral, Taber Special Needs Society, Vauxhall Agricultural Society, Estevan Community Hamper Association, Asokewin Friendship Centre, Dunmore Days, fire services at the Taber Municipal District, local sports and food banks.
Supporting education
Kaitlyn MacKenzie,“As everyone is experiencing the cost of day-to-day life, I feel very fortunate to benefit from your support. I would like to thank Canadian Natural, as this money will go a long way in helping me pay for my tuition.”
Medicine Hat, AB;
2024 Canadian Natural Scholarship Recipient
at Medicine Hat College
Supporting health and wellness
Canadian Natural is committed to supporting health and well-being in the communities we live and work in, which is why we were pleased to donate to the Medicine Hat Health Foundation and the Brooks & District Health Foundation.
Across our Operations
Employment Creation
- ~83,827 full-time equivalent jobs including direct, indirect (suppliers), and induced (economy at large) supported by operational and capital spending
- 10,640 direct employees across operations
- 524 post-secondary students hired for summer/cooperative work terms across all operations in 2023.
- Indigenous business development
We work with Indigenous companies and contractors, and support local training and capacity building
Community Facts
- ~$42.4 million invested in local communities
- 18,500+ hours of employee volunteering across operations
- ~$855 million in contracts with Indigenous businesses
- ~1,050 community activities supported
- 156 scholarships & bursaries awarded to post-secondary students across our operations, in addition to undergraduate students from Lakeland College
Improving Safety
Our local teams follow a frontline driven safety management system and action plans focused on meeting our ultimate goal of “No harm to people, No safety incidents.” We have reduced corporate total recordable injury frequency by 37% since 2020.
Technology and Innovation
~$572 million invested in technology development and deployment in 2024.
