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IN-BRIEF
Weather doesn’t dampen spirit for Alberta Truck Convoy
By Derek Clouthier
CALGARY, ALBERTA
Despite chilly temperatures, the Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics rolled on Sept. 22 in Calgary, with 75 trucks taking part and raising more than $25,000.
The money will go to Special Olympics Alberta and Special Olympics Alberta – Calgary for ath- letes training and competing in the games. In Calgary, 1,700 athletes benefited from the funds raised.
Lyle Rosenau, who is retired but helps out with the yearly event, said Rosenau Transport hosts the convoy for a multitude of reasons.
“We have a big enough yard to hold all the trucks that participate,” he said. “It is important because if they don’t have to rent a facility or
space to host the event that means more money that is raised goes to the Special Olympics. I myself enjoy participating every year as well.”
Westcan Bulk Transport led the convoy, which started from Rosenau Transport’s Calgary ter- minal, driving nearly 45km south, ending just outside Okotoks, Alta.
“Everyone who participated had a positive attitude and enjoyed them- selves even though it was cold and rainy,” said Lyle. “It gives drivers a chance to socialize with each other and hear some stories from the Special Olympics’ athletes and their accomplishments. Special Olympics athletes really enjoy it as well because they get a chance to ride in one of the big rigs.”
Following the convoy, Rosenau holds a barbecue with live entertain-
The 17th annual Alberta Truck Convoy for Special Olympics was hosted by Rosenau Transport in Calgary, Sept. 22, and raised over $25,000.
ment and a children’s activity center. During the celebration, awards
were handed out to some partic- ipants, including Calvin Barclay of Convoy Supply for the Special Olympics Alberta Athlete’s Choice Award; John Robinson of Westcan Bulk for being the highest fund- raiser; and Tri-Line Carriers received the Highest Participation by a Company Award.
The event is a collaboration between the trucking community and law enforcement, with this marking the 17th year for the convoy. Since 2001, more than 15,000 trucks have traveled over 8,000km to help
raise funds for Special Olympics. Trucks that participate pay a
$100 registration fee and receive breakfast, a barbecue lunch, T-shirt, and travel mug. Drivers who also raise more than $500 get a truck convoy pocket knife, or a cooler for raising over $1,000.
Lyle said this year’s event also included a truck pull.
“One truck was pulled by the athletes and law enforcement team, the other truck was pulled by truck drivers who participated in the event,” he said. “The athletes and law enforcement team won big time.” TW
Tremcar West to open propane
tank truck assembly line in
Saskatchewan
WEYBURN, SASKATCHEWAN
Tremcar West will set up a propane tank truck assembly line at its Weyburn, Sask., facility.
The announcement was made Sept. 6 during the company’s cele- bration of a decade doing business in Saskatchewan, which marked Tremcar West’s first service center, which opened in Evanston Park
to service the crude oil industry
in 2008.
“The Weyburn service facility will have an additional vocation,
assembling propane tank trucks,” said Jacques Tremblay during the celebration.
An initial investment of $500,000 will be put into the project, which is expected to generate 15 short-term jobs in the area.
Weyburn mayor Marcel Roy and Saskatchewan minister of environ- ment Dustin Duncan attended the 10-year celebration. TW
Tremcar West adds to vacuum units and equipment sales team
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Tremcar West has appointed Geoff Dowson as its regional sales manager for vacuum units and equipment.
With over 18 years of experience in the vac industry, Dowson was previous employed by Westech Vac Systems for more than 14 years.
Dowson will cover the western territory for Tremcar. The company is active in the vacuum industry in Eastern Canada, and will now provide
the service in the west to complete its tank trailer sales and service in the Prairie provinces and B.C. TW
Geoff Dowson
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