Bechtel has announced a donation of $20,000 CAD to aid wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Jasper, Alberta. This contribution includes $15,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Wildfires Appeal and $5,000 to the Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS).
Since 1942, Bechtel has played a significant role in Canada’s industrial development, contributing to major projects such as the Edmonton Light Rail, Hanna Region Transmission Development for ATCO Electric, Keeyask Generating Station, and the Toronto-York-Spadina Subway extension. Currently, Bechtel is involved in the Ontario Line Light Rail Transit project in Toronto, Ontario, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing infrastructure and fostering economic growth.
Bechtel is dedicated to leaving a positive legacy in the communities where it operates, aligning its efforts with local needs and upholding values of partnership, integrity, and sustainable progress. The company emphasizes its mission through partnerships, stewardship efforts, and projects that create educational and career opportunities. For more information on Bechtel’s initiatives and impact, visit their website.
the Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross Society is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network. This network includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and 192 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, all dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable worldwide.
Jasper Community Team Society
The Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS) is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2004 and operated by volunteers. JCTS is committed to supporting Jasper residents who have been denied emergency relief from other sources or lack rental or tenant insurance.