In Your Community Newsletter

In Your Community helps us to effectively communicate with our neighbours, showcase initiatives and provide updates on our activities. Past and present newsletters are available to view or download below.

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Jun 10

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Peter Zebedee, our Executive Vice President, Mining and Upgrading, recently attended the 2022 @indspire.ca Awards.

"It was a bit humbling celebrate all of the award recipients and hear their stories and accomplishments,” says Peter.

Along with @syncrude_canada, we’re pleased to support this wonderful and inspirational event honouring and celebrating amazing Canadians.

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May 27

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy The NorCan Infinity Pathway to Métis Youth Apprenticeship Program is helping pave the way to a more inclusive energy industry. The innovative partnership between NorCan Electric Inc., @infinitymetiscorp and @syncrude_canada introduces Métis youth to various oil and gas sites around Fort McMurray.

The participants start with simpler roles before graduating to full-time roles after they are comfortable at the site. Throughout the program, participants have access to a mentor for advice, and continued support from Infinity Métis Corp. It’s one small way to keep youth in the community and enhance inclusion in the energy industry.

Learn more about the program by clicking the link in our bio.

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Mar 25

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy With spring having recently arrived our reclamation team will soon be busy tree planting on our reclaimed areas. We are committed to preserving and promoting biodiversity in all areas where we work.

At Suncor, we believe that it’s important to show that our land reclamation practices are creating sustainable habitats for local species to return, including those of traditional importance to Indigenous communities.

#sustainability #oilsands #reclamation #oilsandsreclamation

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Mar 24

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Sherill Stevens, a chartered accountant, traded her computer for steel-toed boots when she moved into a leadership role at @syncrude_canada's Aurora and Mildred Lake mines in a mid-career change.

“It’s the same business but a very different world,” says Sherill. “But it’s an example of how Syncrude provides different roles and opportunities for its employees to grow their career.”

After five years of working at the mines, Sherill now works as a value stream leader for Mining, Extraction & Tailings. She values what she has learned about herself along the way, both as a woman and Indigenous person working in leadership.

“The mine isn’t a man’s world – it is Syncrude’s and Suncor’s world and that includes women. I’m so glad I made that switch.”

Learn more about Sherill's journey, click the link in our bio.

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Mar 22

As a daughter of a sailor, Lesley Warren always felt a close connection to water. But rather than following her father into the Royal Navy and exploring the briny deep, she followed her passion for water through scientific pursuits.

“My family was always linked to water because of my father, who was stationed throughout the world, so we followed him. But water was always the thread,” says Lesley, who was born in England but grew up in several different ports of call.

“Shortly after we emigrated to Canada when I was a teenager, I realized I could study water and wanted to pursue that. Water underpins human society.” More than 30 years and two degrees later, she’s leading a team of scientists from the @uoft conducting critical research on Base Mine Lake, Syncrude’s demonstration project of our water-capping technology for fluid fine tailings.

Learn more about Lesley, how she’s helping shape the approach to pit lakes in the #oilsands and our overall strategy, click the link in bio.

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Mar 4

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Watching a Discovery Channel documentary about women operating heavy equipment in mines unearthed a whole new world for a 19-year-old Robin Hebbard in Deer Lake, Newfoundland.

“I knew that’s what I wanted to do so I hopped on a plane to Fort McMurray,” says Robin. “No woman in my family had ever left Newfoundland for work. They thought I had some pluck but figured, ‘she’ll be back.’ Sixteen years later, I’m still not back because I’ve found my dream job.”

Very few women operated heavy equipment at our Aurora mine when Robin Hebbard started working there in 2007. Fifteen years later, about 30 per cent of the occupational employees at the site are women thanks to initiatives like @wbfintrades. And that increase in female operators has forced a change in the locker rooms.

Click the link in our bio for more.

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Mar 3

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy For 31 years, the Canadian Mining Games have given students across Canada a chance to showcase their mining knowledge, problem-solving and adaptive capabilities. We’re excited to continue supporting this special tradition, and we wish all participants good luck!

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Feb 19

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy How do you bond with your family? Do you banter about sports? Or share a passion for music?

For Carla Young and her family, it’s all about the giant mining equipment they operate. They’re all heavy equipment operators at the Syncrude Mildred Lake site. Seeing generations working side-by-side is not uncommon across Suncor, especially for the sites that have been in operation for decades like Base Plant, Mildred Lake, and Aurora. Employing families strengthens our culture and passes on a legacy of pride and history across operations.

Happy Family Day weekend, everyone!

Learn more about Carla and her family by clicking the link in our bio.

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Jan 28

Posted @withregram • @suncorenergy Thousands of years ago, it’s estimated that as many as 168,000 wood bison roamed the boreal forests of Western Canada and much of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska. Their hooves transported seeds with every heavy step, their waste nourished the earth as they traveled, wisps of their thick fur were used by birds for nests and Indigenous People relied on the wood bison for everything from food to shelter. Wood bison were vital to all life in the north.

By the late 1880s, the mighty creatures that shaped the ecosystem and inspired traditional teachings, were almost completely extinct. Today, wood bison are listed as threatened in the Species at Risk Act with a population of an estimated 10,000 in Canada.

Efforts to restore wood bison numbers are being made, including work done by @syncrude_canada, which is now operated by Suncor.

When we welcomed Syncrude to the Suncor family in September 2021, we also welcomed the herd of bison that is taken care of by Syncrude’s Tailings and Lease Development team along with the @fortmckay.

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Dec 22

From our herd to yours, wishing the Syncrude team and the entire Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region a happy and healthy holiday season. ❄️✨ #rmwb #ymm

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Dec 16

It's been two months since we joined our long-standing neighbour and oil sand pioneer @suncorenergy. It was a critical step towards driving integration, efficiencies and competitiveness across assets in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.

Our integration with Suncor will lead to improvements and benefit from our collective strength in our regional operations while continuing to responsibly develop Alberta’s valuable oil sands resource.

Click the link on our bio for more

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Nov 25

Today is the big day of @feedymm Corporate Challenge. Our Senior Vice President, Andrew Rosser just announced that we’re donating $95,000 this year for the #SyncrudeFoodDrive2021. #rmwb #ymm

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Nov 3

At Syncrude, our commitment to our Indigenous communities remains the same.

We'll continue to strive ensuring that our workforce reflects Indigenous represetnation in the Wood Buffalo region. We'll continue partnering with local Indigenous suppliers and engaging with local Indigenous people with our environmental stwardship initiatives.

We know we can be stronger together.

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Oct 29

A huge thanks to all employees who participated in United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo campaign this year which reached more than $2.141M in pledges. With the impact of the pandemic still being felt in our region, supporting our community is more important than ever. Once again employee's dedication of giving back shone through.

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Oct 1

@suncorenergy becoming the operator of Syncrude means we're working together as one. To keep our Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo vibrant. To support what matters most to employees and our communities and neighbours. To work alongside our Indigenous partners building stronger relationships and creating opportunities.

And to continue to be an important economic force in Alberta and Canada.

We know we can be stronger together.

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Aug 31

Celebrating inclusion and diversity matters to us. The progressive Pride flag has been raised at our sites in the Wood Buffalo region. If you're looking for ideas on how to mark the week go to Pride YMM website. Happy Pride Wood Buffalo!

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Jul 26

Meet Shane.

A Millwright with a keen eye for detail and a knack for collaborating with his team on the floor to optimize pump maintenance procedures. Last year, Shane and the rest of Syncrude’s Pump Reliability Excellence Program team worked together to improve pump performance and double pump lifespan.

By using teamwork to bolster reliability and production output, team players like Shane make us all #SyncrudeProud.

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Jul 1

This Canada Day is a time to reflect. As we observe our national holiday, let’s listen and learn from each other about our shared past, present, and future hopes. Together, we can build a Canada where everyone is celebrated and respected. A country we’re all proud to call home.

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Jun 30

Syncrude's connection with our neighbours is exemplified by our collaborations. For example, the Beaver Creek Wood Bison Ranch. Read about the latest calving season at the ranch as we also mark the end #NIHM2021. The link is in our bio.

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Jun 29

Ever heard of a tire champion? Yes the one who coaches heavy hauler operators so the life of giant tires get extended safely. Find out how Diana, our Mildred Lake tire champion helps others navigate Syncrude haul roads. Link is in our bio.

#SyncrudeProud #oilsands