WFMAC Completion / Energization

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – March 28, 2019 On behalf of the Valard Group of Companies and our parent Quanta Services, I am excited to announce that the Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project (WFMAC) was successfully energized at 12:30 p.m. MDT today! With this milestone, the Project is now deemed “construction complete” and has been transferred … Continued

Valard’s 40th Anniversary

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – February 4, 2019 In 2019, Valard Construction will celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our first acknowledgement of this milestone is the special 40th Anniversary logo you see above, and will see throughout the year on our website, vehicles, marketing material, etc. This is our way of paying respect to the relationships we’ve built … Continued

Back to Work on East-West Tie Line Project

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – January 31, 2019 I’m pleased to relay that, earlier today, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario, announced “Ontario’s Government working for the People has taken decisive action to designate NextBridge as the transmitter to build a 450-kilometer, double-circuit transmission line from Thunder Bay to Wawa, known … Continued

January 2019

In this issue Finalist for the 2019 Alberta Business Awards, Indigenous Award of Distinction Celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year   Download January 2019 Valard Hotline   Sign Up Be sure to sign up to receive our news letter to your inbox every other month.  Newsletter Sign Up Back to Newsroom

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – December 18, 2018 Valard Construction is pleased to announce our selection as a finalist for the 2018 Alberta Business Awards, for the Indigenous Award of Distinction. This recognition by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce is a great honour for our organization. Along with being a finalist for the Indigenous Award, Valard is … Continued

November 2018

In this issue Partners in deploying renewable energy to remote and Northern communities Manitoba Hydro recognizes Valard’s contribution to Bipole III Project Indigenous Relations team recognized for work done in Manitoba Won Gold Award for Innovation and Excellence   Download November 2018 Valard Hotline   Sign Up Be sure to sign up to receive our … Continued

September 2018

In this issue Raised over $300,000 for Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Northstar-Sharp’s GM, Kevin Sharp, receives Contractor Member of the Year Award from ADSC Established in European Market   Download September 2018 Valard Hotline   Sign Up Be sure to sign up to receive our news letter to your inbox every other month.  Newsletter … Continued

July 2018

In this issue We welcome Shilo Neveu, EVP, Health, Safety, Environment Apprenticeship training Quanta Telecom Canada becomes Valard Telecom   Download July 2018 Valard Hotline   Sign Up Be sure to sign up to receive our news letter to your inbox every other month.  Newsletter Sign Up Back to Newsroom

National Indigenous Peoples Day

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – June 20, 2018 On Thursday, June 21st, 2018, Valard Construction will join Canada’s Indigenous peoples in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Each year in Canada, June 21st is recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the heritage, unique and diverse cultures, and … Continued

May 2018

In this issue Energy Readiness Program Awarded Top Employer of Indigenous Apprentices Valard Geomatics recognized as one of 2018 Top Medium and Small Employers Northstar-Sharp’s appoints new BDM, Burke Dales   Download May 2018 Valard Hotline   Sign Up Be sure to sign up to receive our news letter to your inbox every other month.  … Continued