Supporting the Veterans Association Food Bank

December 23, 2021

On behalf of the Division, Amanda LePage presents Michel Lavoie of the Veterans Association Food Bank – Edmonton with a donation of $370 and approximately 150 lbs of food gathered through the Commissionaires’ Christmas food drive. This is in addition to the $12,000 donated by Commissionaires earlier this year.

Long-time Commissionaire Detention Guard Retires

December 15, 2021

Commissionaire Detention Guard Wilfred Lennie in Tulita, NT recently received his retirement certificate from RCMP Corporal Carman Dutz after 16 years of service to his community. As a Commissionaire Detention Guard, Lennie supported the RCMP in Tulita by looking after the welfare of people in custody, enabling the RCMP members to be out and about the community. As a Metis Elder and knowledge keeper, he also provided invaluable guidance and counsel to the Tulita RCMP Detachment members. A great Canadian, Lennie will be missed.

Commissionaires Awarded CEO Commendations

December 2, 2021

Over the past few months, several commissionaires have been presented with CEO Commendations for providing exceptional support on the job and/or excelling in specific endeavors. We are pleased to recognize the individual and collective efforts of Gursharanpreet Jamba (top left), Jasvinder Rall (top right), Harwinder Kaur (center), Sahiba Singh (bottom left) and Jean Patenaude (bottom right). These commissionaires stand out and, as a result, are being recognized.

We Will Remember Them

November 10, 2021

Commissionaires has a rich, longstanding tradition of honouring military personnel and veterans on Remembrance Day. On November 11, 2021, we will observe this day of remembrance throughout Northern Alberta Division, reflecting on their sacrifice and continuing to pay tribute to the Canadians who have lost their lives in military conflicts.

Paying Tribute

November 4, 2021

On November 3, Kevin Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Northern Alberta Division laid a wreath at the Alberta Legislature on behalf of the Corps. Northern Alberta Division provides security services for the Alberta Legislature.

Week of Remembrance

November 3, 2021

Every year during the lead up to Remembrance Day on November 11, we honour those who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Join us as we reflect on their sacrifice and pay tribute to the Canadians who have lost their lives in military conflicts.

Gordon Winkel Confirmed National Board Chair

June 21, 2021

Gord Winkel, MSc P.Eng was confirmed as National Board Chair of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires at the Annual General Meeting earlier this month. Mr. Winkel succeeds Col. Chris Lythgo, CD (ret’d) whose two-year term concluded.

Learn more about Gord and his new role.

Moving on

April 30, 2021

After 14 years of service with Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division as a dispatcher in Operations, commissionaire Danielle Urichuk is moving on. We thank Danielle for her service and dedication and wish her all the best.

Employee of the Year 2020

April 15, 2021

CEO John Slater (photo right) recently presented Commissionaire John Schmaus (photo left) with 2020 Employee of the Year honours. John Schmaus joined the Division in Traffic Safety Detachment in 2013 and during this time has consistently given beyond what is required of him on a daily basis. He is held in high regard by management, staff and our contract holders for his uncompromising work ethic, his commitment to results and the success of the operation, and the integrity in which he deals with his role and with others.

Commissionaires Distinguished Service Medal Presented

April 14, 2021

We congratulate Dean Hamm, Director of Operations at HQ, who was recently presented with the Commissionaires Distinguished Service Medal (CDSM). Dean joined the Division in 2016 after a 24 year career with the RCMP. A Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Dean has consistently reinforced Commissionaire’s reputation for quality service, demonstrated outstanding leadership and management, and delivered solid advice to counterparts in other Divisions that has had a positive effect on the greater Corps. His efforts are in the best tradition of the Corps of Commissionaires.

Honorary Employee of the Month

April 13, 2021

Commissionaire Sammy, the new wildlife control and alert dog at Primrose Lake Evaluation Range (PLER), an isolated area near Cold Lake, was nominated as honorary Employee of the Month for April. Sammy is being recognized for his always pleasant demeanor and professional attitude towards his work. He greets oncoming commissionaires with tail wags and kisses, and constantly reassures staff and contractors that the PLER camp area is safe and free of bears, coyotes, wolves, lynx, angry beavers, cougars, and more. He is always well turned out and wears his uniform (bandana) proudly, serving 24 hours a day, seven days a week without a complaint and just the odd bark. He only asks to be petted, scratched, played fetch with occasionally and kept fed and watered. Sammy is a great employee worthy of the Commissionaire of the Month award.

Supporting the Veterans Association Food Bank

April 9, 2021

John Slater, CEO of Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division, presents John Kennedy, Assistant Operations Manager of the Edmonton Veterans Association Food Bank, with a cheque for $12,000 in support of Veterans and their families.

We Will Remember Them

November 11, 2020

We have a rich, longstanding tradition of honouring military personnel and veterans on Remembrance Day. While we cannot gather as we have in previous years, we will not let COVID-19 prevent us from reflecting on their sacrifice and continuing to pay tribute to the Canadians who have lost their lives in military conflicts. We invite you to watch one of the ceremonies that will be streaming live in the Edmonton area.

Building Dedicated to Veteran and Colleague

October 26, 2020

A small group of distinguished guests, colleagues and friends gathered at Commissionaires Northern Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Division headquarters in Edmonton to commemorate the dedication and naming of the building in honour of decorated WW II veteran and respected commissionaire, Don Murphy.