2024 Impact Awards winner: Canco Petroleum Ltd.

For Canco Petroleum, community is everything. The business started in a small community. As such, it values those connections and feels that the local residents, who have opened their hearts and supported the business, are an extension of their own family. 

Being loyal to them is important so Canco is there whenever communities need it, from charitable donations to supplying goods. 

In addition, it raised more than $80,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with its AIR-Serv machines.

“We want to create a balanced work environment,” says marketing manager Amanda Aylen Heins. “Having our head office employees present at Canco locations and our location managers engaged in the communities help us continue to understand one another and appreciate everyone’s role in building a strong brand and presence.” 

During wildfire season in the summer of 2023, the head office, local site managers and employees reached out in their communities to see what was needed. Many Canco locations donated food and essentials to anyone in need. 

“We are a full-circle team and each employee’s contribution plays a substantial role in keeping our adventures going in the Canco business,” she says. “Each aspect would not be functional if it weren’t for our employees.”