Category Archive for "Community"

Wishing all the Children a Fun and Safe Summer

Posted on June 27, 2018 at 2:24 pm.

As the school year comes to an end, Water Pure & Simple wants to wish all the kids a fun and safe summer! On Tuesday, St. Martha students held their annual Sports Day event and were kept hydrated by a donation in kind by WPS.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Posted on June 21, 2018 at 10:39 am.

Written by Jennifer Barry

National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated today to recognize and acknowledge the valuable contribution of Indigenous Peoples to the healthy development of our communities, territory and country. The Government of Canada announced its intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the 2018 summer solstice will mark a move forward and together in the spirit of reconciliation.

For over 30 years The Tuccaro Inc. Group of Companies has been 100% Aboriginal owned, providing employment opportunities for Aboriginals at every educational and skill level.

Be sure to join our community at the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrations at Heritage Village from 11-2pm today, the festivities will include a grand entry, a blessing, dignitary greetings, story time with an Elder, lunch, and live performances. This event is open to the public, and schools are invited to bring their students for the day, as well!

Annual Métis Festival
Posted on May 30, 2018 at 4:54 pm.
Written by Jennifer Barry

The McMurray Métis are hosting the Annual Métis Festival Thursday, May 31 at the Métis Local Grounds, 441 Sakitawaw Trail. Come on down between 10am-4pm to enjoy live music, Elders Crib Tournament and kids games and support Métis culture! The event is free and open to the public.

For more information on the McMurray Métis, visit http://www.mcmurraymetis.org/

NAABA and CCAB Supply Change
Posted on May 17, 2018 at 1:22 pm.
Written by Jennifer Barry

NAABA hosted a Procurement Showcase in Calgary on May 9^th, allowing NAABA members the opportunity to network with procurement leaders throughout industry.

The event’s timing coincided with the CCAB Aboriginal Economic Development Conference and Gala on May 10^th. Both events sold out and were a huge success for the CCAB to share its new Aboriginal Procurement Strategy.

Suncor’s Chief Operating Officer Mark Little, Co-Chair of CCAB’s Aboriginal Procurement Champions initiative, spoke to the entire conference including other leaders in industry that there is a responsibility incumbent on each of them to change the course of history, to step in and intervene when necessary, to be willing to assist and build capacity for aboriginal businesses. Suncor has always been a leader and champion for Aboriginal businesses and continue to set the benchmark for others to follow.

Tuccaro Group Founder Dave Tuccaro was a panelist in a session on “Case Study on Best Practices” along with John Babichuk, Director Supply Chain, Civeo, who are one of CCAB’s Aboriginal Procurement Champions. Also on the panel was Howard McIntyre, Senior Vice President Supply Chain for Suncor. Tuccaro Group has had successful long standing partnerships with both Civeo and Suncor and we are proud to be affiliated with companies so committed to economic success for aboriginal businesses and communities.

It was a productive few days! Thanks to NAABA and the CCAB for creating such great opportunities.

For more information on CCAB’s Supply Change Initiative please click the link below:

https://www.ccab.com/supplychange/

H.E.R.O: the Helicopter Emergency Response Organization
Posted on May 8, 2018 at 10:00 am.
Written by Jason Trufyn

On May 5th in Fort McMurray, the community gathered to raise money for the local Hero Foundation in support of saving lives. H.E.R.O: the helicopter emergency response organization is the foundation that provides medivac helicopters to the Wood Buffalo area on a 24/7 basis. A critical life saving service that strengthens healthcare in this remote northern community. Both Neegan Technical Services and Tuccaro Inc. made donations in support this past Saturday night while celebrating the Cinqo de Mayo themed festivities. Another showing of strength in the community, the event raised $221,000! For those who missed the event, individuals are still able to contribute to the Speed of Life campaign via PayPal on the ymmHERO website and the Local HERO Foundation Facebook page.

NAABA celebrates their 25th year!
Posted on March 26, 2018 at 4:53 pm.
Written by Jennifer Barry

Tuccaro management attended the NAABA 2018 Business Showcase, including a tradeshow and an evening dinner. Over 25 exhibitors were in attendance, in which NAABA members promote their business and network.

Attendees of the dinner reception enjoyed a panel discussion, moderated by Greg Fuhr, Vice President, Production, Mining and Extraction, Syncrude and included Dave Tuccaro – Founder, President & CEO, Tuccaro Group of Companies; Nicole Bourque-Bouchier – CEO, Bouchier Group; Doug Golosky – Founder & Owner, Sunset Recycle & Sales Ltd.; Jim Carter – Corporate Director; and Doreen Cole – Managing Director, Syncrude Canada Ltd. The Tuccaro Group have a long standing association with NAABA, as Dave Tuccaro is a founding member of NAABA.

Congratulations to NAABA with their ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships between Industry and local Aboriginal business.

Dave Tuccaro – Founder, President & CEO, Tuccaro Group of Companies

L-R: Greg Fuhr, Doreen Cole, Dave Tuccaro, Doug Golosky, Jim Carter, Nicole Bourque-Bouchier

2018 Alberta Winter Games
Posted on February 22, 2018 at 10:35 am.
Written by Jennifer Barry

Young athletes from across the Province arrived in our region this past weekend to compete in the 2018 Alberta Winter Games. 19 different sports were represented, with over 2400 athletes, coaches, chaperones and officials participating.

Co-Chair of the Games (and Tuccaro’s own NTS Supervisor!), Mohamed Salem said “I am really happy to be part of such an amazing event. This event was for the community by the community and its local companies like Tuccaro Group that supported the event and made it happen. All the athletes and visitors were very impressed and they are all now ambassadors for the RMWB”.

Tuccaro would like to thank all who participated, attended and volunteered to bring such success to this exciting event.

Fireworks at Opening Ceremonies of 2018 Alberta Winter Games

L to R: Craig Jenkins, COO Tuccaro Group and Mohamed Salem, NTS Supervisor and Co-Chair, AWG

Happy Minor Hockey Week
Posted on January 25, 2018 at 10:37 am.
Written by Jennifer Barry

Happy Minor Hockey Week to all the players, parents, coaches and volunteers who work so hard in the name of hockey and having fun!

Sports are a valuable part of our community, it brings people together, whether they’re participating, volunteering or cheering loudly in the stands. Tuccaro Group employees volunteer across many of the sports associations here in Fort McMurray, and as a company we sponsor many athletes and teams, like the Midget A Jr. Oil Barons and the Atom 1 Hurricanes.

To all the players – have a great week and work hard!

They’ll be battling it out this Saturday in semi-final action with the medal games slated for Sunday.

Committed to enhancing the community.

Featured, Tyler Grouchy, Midget A Jr. Oil Barons

Featured, Atom 1 Hurricanes. Breaking up the wing Brendan Hurley, supported by Andrew Power, Jordan Brown and Andrew Pellegrino.

Merry Christmas and all the best in 2018 from the Staff and Management of the Tuccaro Group
Posted on December 20, 2017 at 4:47 pm.
Written by Jennifer Barry

The 2017 Oilsands Banquet
Posted on December 11, 2017 at 3:17 pm.
Written by Jennifer Barry

The Oilsands Banquet, which celebrates Community and Corporate Leadership in Wood Buffalo, was held this past week. Local companies from the region, including the Tuccaro Group, were in attendance. The gala celebrated the 50^th anniversary of the opening of the Great Canadian Oil Sands Company and the 20^th anniversary for CAREERS: The Next Generation, a trades program for youth in the Wood Buffalo region.

Speakers included Preston Manning, former Reform Party leader and Eric Newell, Former Syncrude CEO.

Inductees for the inaugural 2017 Builders of Wood Buffalo included Rita Marten, Dave Tuccaro, Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, Doug Golosky and Chief Jim Boucher.

Photo credit: Joey Podlubny

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