Bantrel takes pride in our commitment to our people and to our communities. Our team members demonstrate personal leadership through volunteerism, corporate philanthropy, and their continued commitment to these initiatives. The greatest asset to Bantrel has always been and will continue to be, our people!
Some of the key initiatives/causes that Bantrel has supported include:
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Bantrel Cares
Bantrel Cares is a a corporately matched giving program. We connect our team members with a diverse listing of registered Canadian charities, and will match donations to the charity of choice up to a maximum of $500 per donation. Bantrel, respects and cares about the values of each individual and Bantrel Cares is one way to demonstrate that.
Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer
Bantrel continues to support and participate in the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer. On July 22–23, #TeamBantrel (made up of 11 riders and an ambitious support crew) joined over 1,200 cyclists in Strathmore, AB to ride over 200km in this year’s 2023 Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer. With the help of #BantrelCares and the incredible generosity of friends and family, Bantrel’s ride team surpassed its fundraising goals, raising over $34,000 in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation!
From 2013–2017, Bantrel was a Peloton Partner/Sponsor in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer (RTCC), which included a corporate team of registered riders, as well as Bantrel volunteers hosting one of the Pit Stops for riders along the course. This two-day bicycle trip is a monumental task, directly supporting the patients and families utilizing Calgary’s Tom Baker Centre and Edmonton’s Cross Cancer Institute. Bantrel employees from across the province have participated and volunteered in this life changing event.
In 2016, Bantrel was the recipient of the 2016 Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Industry Challenge Award as the top fundraiser in its category.
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Engineering Day of Caring
The Engineering Day of Caring (EDOC) is an annual event, now celebrating its 17th annual. Executed in partnership with the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, where the engineering community comes together to challenge each other to strengthen communities across the region.
The 2023 Engineering Day of Caring projects took place at two Edmonton John Howard Society transitional houses. Renovations included constructing fences, gazebos, an outdoor firepit, barbecues, and updating the overall outdoor living spaces.
Bantrel was named the United Way Engineering Challenge winners in 2016 and 2017.
Tree Canada
In 2021 Bantrel became a Partner in Planting with TreeCanada, a national not-for-profit dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. Giving back to our community through community giving and volunteerism is just one way Bantrel is demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. Bantrel volunteers continue to plant native shrubs and trees in both Edmonton and Calgary communities, annually.
Brown Bagging for Kids
BB4CK (Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids) is a non-profit charitable organization which provides free lunches in schools to children who otherwise may not have a lunch. #TeamBantrel had the wonderful opportunity to help out in a hands-on and in-person way by assembling 1842 lunches. We look forward to supporting BB4CK in the future.
Bantrel Gives Blood - Partners for Life
#TeamBantrel is proud to have supported Partners for Life since 2018, with over 200 members donating blood across Canada, multiple times each year. A personal and meaningful way Bantrel is proud to give.
YYC Pathway and River Cleanup
The 56th annual Calgary Pathway and River Cleanup took place in 2023, marking Bantrel's third year of participation. Each year, #TeamBantrel looks forward to beautifying the communities in which we live and work.
Canstruction®
Teams from YYC and YEG participated in Canstruction® 2023, supporting local food banks. Last year the Bantrel teams took home top prize for Best Meal in Calgary, and won The People's Choice award for the Edmonton build. the 2024 teams are already in planning and looking forward to this year's build.
Canstruction® Calgary, 2024
This year's theme was Retro Toys and Games, You CAN Play. Our Calgary team designed and built an adorable 6-foot-high Pac Man, two ghosts, and framed the design with the maze walls.
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Spruce Meadows
Bantrel has been a long-time and proud supporter of Spruce Meadows. Since 1994, Spruce Meadows has held the Bantrel Cup during the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, the "National" Tournament, usually held during the month of June.
Bantrel was also proud to sponsor the 2023 Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market Petting Zoo.