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On December 20th, Diversified partnered with Father Mercredi High School, in delivering gifts for Santa’s Anonymous. Network Planner Jama Abdi was in the driver’s seat of our executive shuttle while Director of Operations, Dean Chappelle, delivered the toys to the doorstep of some very deserving children in our community.
On December 7th, Diversified took part in the RMWB’s annual Santa Claus Parade. It was great to be a part of the festivities and the merriment of the season, thank you to the volunteers who made this happen!
DIVERSIFIED NEWS
And That’s a Wrap! Diversified Transportation 2024 Year in Review
Diversified Transportation would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year and best wishes for health, happiness and prosperity in 2025! Stay safe. Please click the video below to take a look back on the year that was. Thank you...
DTL Partners with Father Mercredi High School & Santa’s Anonymous to Deliver Joy to Local Children!
On December 20th, Diversified partnered with Father Mercredi High School, in delivering gifts for Santa’s Anonymous. Network Planner Jama Abdi was in the driver’s seat of our executive shuttle while Director of Operations, Dean Chappelle, delivered the toys to the...
Healing Through History: Beatrice Ridsdale’s Transformative Trip to the Vatican
For Beatrice Ridsdale, a dispatcher for Diversified Transportation in Kitimat, a recent trip to the Vatican was more than a trip—it was a deeply emotional and healing experience rooted in art, history, and truth. An inter-generational survivor of Indian Residential...
Diversified Kitimat Dispatcher Featured in World Photographic Cup Submission
DTL Project Manager James Hodder wanted to share some of the amazing things Kitimat dispatcher Beatrice Ridsdale has been involved in recently. Beatrice is featured front and centre in a very powerful photo that is part of Team Canada's entry into the World...
Diversified Rolls into Annual Santa Claus Parade!
On Saturday, December 7th – Diversified took part in the RMWB’s annual Santa Claus Parade. It was great to be a part of the festivities and the merriment of the season, thank you to the volunteers who made this happen!
Community Support Makes Trip to Edmonton Quilt Show a Reality for Dimsdale & Albright Quilters
Recently, we were able to help in organizing an upcoming trip to Edmonton for the Dimsdale & Albright Quilters. Diversified, along with Grande Prairie Councillor, Steve Zimmerman, Strathcona Resources and Aquaterra were able to make their wish of attending the...
Diversified Transportation Honored as Mental Health Champion by CMHA Wood Buffalo
Today, Diversified Transportation was recognized by the Canadian Mental Health Association Wood Buffalo as a Mental Health Champion. A huge thank you to Sherry McDonald, our HCM advisor who was not only on hand to receive this award but who spearheaded this...
Diversified Explores New Opportunities at Idaho Mining Conference
On October 28th and 29th our team was in Boise, Idaho checking out opportunities south of the border. The Idaho Mining Conference is a two-day event connecting Idaho mining industry leaders and providing an opportunity for Diversified to showcase our experience in the...
Over 1 Million Passengers Safely Transported in 5 Months as Lake Louise Season Concludes
It’s bittersweet that Diversified Transportation says goodbye for another year to the majestic Rockies with their breathtaking views.We ended our season at Lake Louise on October 14th and although the project brought with it many challenges, our team did an...
Successful Hoodie Drive Collects 9 Boxes of Winter Gear for At-Risk Populations in Wood Buffalo
On September 30th, Diversified Transportation successfully concluded the Hoodie Drive, an initiative in partnership with Homeless Connect Wood Buffalo. This project was dedicated to collecting new or gently used winter coats and hoodies for the homeless and at-risk...
DIVERSIFIED EVENTS
Season’s Greetings from Diversified Transportation!
The staff at Diversified Transportation has put together a fun, festive video, wishing everyone all the best this holiday season! CLICK the video below to check it out.
Lighting Up the Holiday Spirit: DTL Employees Tour Fort McMurray’s Dazzling Christmas Displays!
On Saturday, December 14th, Diversified employees got to experience the magic of Christmas by touring the festive neighbourhoods of Fort McMurray to take in the impressive displays of Christmas lights. Everyone enjoyed hedging their bets on which display garnered the...
Fort McMurray’s Third Floor Team Spreads Holiday Cheer with Festive Traditions!
As usual, our third floor Fort McMurray team did not disappoint. From the Christmas Potluck kickoff, to Christmas PJ Day and hanging the stockings up with care – this scene gives the north pole a run for its money! Well done team!
Canadian Mental Health Association Provides Tools for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
On December 4th, the Canadian Mental Health Association was on hand to deliver a session around several issues concerning our employees’ mental health. One of the subjects touched on was Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD.) Seasonal affective disorder is a type of...
Diversified Cooks Up a Fun Morning for Staff at 120 Shop!
On Thursday, November 14th, our management team was at the 120 shop, cooking up a storm (pardon the pun) for our drivers and staff.Thank you to Dean Chappelle, who donned his apron to prepare the breakfast sandwiches and to everyone who helped organize the event. We...
Diversified Fort McMurray Celebrates Diwali With a Burst of Colour and Culture!
On Friday, November 8th, co-workers celebrating Diwali donned their brightest and finest clothes and shared a feast, where mithai (sweets) were shared with our Diversified team. Thank you for sharing your traditions, food and culture with us. May you and your families...
Diversified Celebrates the Spooky Season!
Our Diversified teams in Fort McMurray and Edmonton had some fun dressing up this Halloween! Our crew up in Fort McMurray decided to surprise Shelly Malley, our Team Lead, Operations Assistants, by having half of the team dress up as her and the other half as Trump...
Diversified Kitimat Drivers Receive Golden Ticket Awards for LNG Project Contributions
Today, our Kitimat group held a town hall meeting, which also served as a special occasion to recognize two of its drivers. On hand was Scott Baker, JGC Fluor JFJV – Field Lead, who presented the Golden Ticket Award for individual contributions to the LNG Project. The...
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication at Diversified: Jama Abdi and Furqan Younis
DTL had the opportunity today to celebrate Jama Abdi and Furqan Younis, who are both celebrating birthdays and work anniversaries in October. Referred to by Operations Assistant Team Lead, Shelly Malley, as “the boys” (so not a reference to the Amazon Prime series!),...
Diversified Honours Long-Serving Employees and Award Winners at President’s & Diamond Club Dinner
On Thursday September 19th our Diversified team got together to celebrate some very special people.It’s always such an honour to be in the presence of such incredibly special company. Our President’s Club and Diamond Club dinner is an opportunity to celebrate those of...
