Tuesday December 20, 2011
What Adler Did This Year
As 2012 approaches, it’s time to reflect on the past year and give ourselves a big pat on the collective back for contributing to a challenging yet positive year.
Here 5 of our greatest highlights from 2011 (not in any specific order of awesomeness):
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Though the beginning of the year looked tough, Adler employees pulled together sometimes putting in 60-hour work weeks to complete projects on time and keep the ball rolling during a recession.
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2011 saw the implementation of the Adler Firestopping Division. Now with another year of experience under their belts, the Firestopping team is better than ever and has seen two of the most challenging projects so far: Edmonton International Airport expansion and Edmonton Clinic South.
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This year, Adler has seen continuous growth with its employees, new office renos and new division. We have also been awarded two of our first triple-play contracts; Insulation, Fireproofing and Firestopping will be working together cohesively to knock the socks off of these projects.
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In the continuing journey towards safety excellence, Adler became ISNetworld compliant this year, earning a crack at larger clients and an expanded client base.
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Adler had it’s healthiest year yet with the creation of the Fitness Centre… Someone even used the Shake Weight.
Ring in the New Year with Pride Adler employees – we’ve earned it. Here’s not an even better and more exciting New Year!
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Celebrating 10 Years with Carey Newton
It’s time to break out the tin – it’s almost Carey Newton’s 10th Anniversary at Adler. He started as an insulator right out of highschool and has since worked in the Firestopping division, making his way to Project Manager. He never thought he would stay as long as he has… so what’s kept him here? The people he works with and the relationships he has built are the reason he’s stayed so long. (It seems to be a common theme around here.) He said he really enjoyed Saskatoon, but home is where the heart is.
Born and raised in Stony Plain, Carey is an Alberta boy. He lives with his long-time love and some roommates he lovingly calls his pets. He and his gal have been together for almost as long as Carey has been at Adler. He loves fitness, sports and activities and keeps moving as much as possible with volleyball, rock-climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, camping and even long-boarding in the River Valley. But what you will not catch him doing is going to the gym – he has no patience for it and would rather be having fun outside.
He’ll be around for the holidays this year and might take a ski-trip to the mountains –and if sits down in front of the telly, it’ll probably be to watch the Grinch.
He’s open for suggestions as to how to celebrate his upcoming 10 years with the company. He’s thinking dinner and also thinking Adler will be picking up the tab.
Cheers to the 10 years Carey, we’re so glad to be celebrating with you that we might even pay for dinner.
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Holly Jolly Activities to Enjoy in E-town, Cowtown & Saskatoon
The weather outside isn’t quite frightening… yet. So why not make the most of the sunshine, the crunchy snow and the beautiful crisp winter air to have some fun family time this Christmas break. Whether you’re in Edmonton, Calgary or Saskatoon, there is plenty to keep us all entertained.
Edmonton:
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It wouldn’t be winter in Edmonton without a skating trip to the Legislature grounds. A holiday tradition for many, the Leg grounds boast a beautiful light display and most noon hours and evenings visitors can warm up in the Legislature rotunda and listen to choir performances. In the evening, stay and sip free hot chocolate.
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This Christmas take the kids to see the classic children’s story, The Velveteen Rabbit, in historic Fort Edmonton Park. The play runs from Dec. 9 – 24 at Capitol Theater and teaches kids that you don’t have to be all shiny and new to warrant love and adoration. Otherwise known as the “story not told to Mickey Rourke, Michael Jackson or Cher as children.”
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When all of your holiday festivities are done, take the family down to Ice on Whyte, an amazing ice carving display on Whyte Ave. The festival features ice slides, snow carvings, a children’s area and more.
Calgary:
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See the Calgary Zoo all lit up during its popular Zoolights display. This holiday event features Santa, animated light displays, a children’s FUN-derland, hot chocolate and wild animals (who are not lit up – I asked.). Everything you need for an exciting Christmas. Runs during December.
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From Dec. 27 – Jan.8, the Winter Carnival at the Gasoline Alley Museum has scavenger hunts, Canadian winter themed games and crafts, including some IIHF World Junior’s activities. Perfect for families and hockey fanatics alike.
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Since Banff is just an hour away, why not try something different this winter and go Dog Sledding! All you need are some warm clothes, a sense of adventure and the ability to say “Mush!” Tours are offered all winter long.
Saskatoon:
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Featuring a world Junior Hockey tribute, the Enchanted Forest holiday Lights Tour is having its 13th anniversary this year and invites one and all to come and see their breathtaking holiday lights display. The display is a Saskatoon family Christmas tradition and is open until Jan. 8.
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Why not spend New Years Eve in Saskatoon rocking out with Buckcherry, Default, One Bad Son, & Cold Filter; you can catch them at the Credit Union Centre. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster rock on my peeps.
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According to scientists (yes, they really did a study on this) Saskatoon is one of the best places in the world to be on Christmas morning. Due to the amount of toy and candy stores per capita AND the chances of snow on Christmas morning, Saskatoonian kids have it pretty darn good. Why not take a little tour of the candy stores, enjoy the predicted snow and have some holiday treats with the family? What else is Christmas break for???
From all of us at Adler: We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a candy-filled New Year!
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For the Hockey Fans
From Dec 26 – Jan 5 the IIHF World Junior Championships will take place in Calgary and Edmonton. Don’t miss this once-in a lifetime opportunity to see talented young hockey players duke it out for a chance to be named the 2012 Champions. This is also a good opportunity to see and record hockey parents at their worst and then post it to YouTube. Tickets are still available at hockeycanada.ca.
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