PLANT UPDATES
NOTIFICATIONS
Blasting update: February 23, 2019
Lafarge will be blasting in the Exshaw quarry on February 23, 2019. The blast will take place at approximately 12 p.m. If you would like to receive email updates on blasting operations, please contact info.exshaw@lafargeholcim.com.
Quarry Update – February 2019
Lafarge will be performing work in a small section of the main quarry to improve safety conditions at a road intersection in the upper west area. There will be some tree removal and blasting as a result. The Government of Alberta is aware of this work. Blasting notifications will occur as per normal procedure. If you have any questions, please contact info.exshaw@lafargeholcim.com.
NEWS
Lower Carbon Fuels Projects receives $10 million funding boost from Emissions Reduction Alberta
Lafarge's Lower Carbon Fuels Project was awarded $10 million in funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Industrial Efficiency Challenge. The project was one of eleven worth a combined value of $267 million chosen to receive up to $70.2 million. The Challenge was an...
read moreJunior Scientists Tour the Exshaw Cement Plant
Canmore Daycare Junior Scientists toured the Lafarge Exshaw Cement Plant on August 17, 2018. There was mixed reaction about what stood out the most: some liked getting in the loader bucket, some liked seeing the limestone, others said putting on the safety gear was...
read moreNew manager announced for Lafarge Exshaw Cement Plant
Kate Strachan has been named the new Plant Manager of Lafarge Exshaw, assuming the position in the beginning of June. In her new role, Strachan will oversee the production process, ensure stringent health and safety standards and monitor environmental performance of...
read moreGet to know a familiar face: new quarry manager Scott Casselman
Lafarge’s latest Quarry Manager knows a thing or two about the plant. Scott Casselman has been working with Lafarge in Exshaw for 17 years. He started in an entry-level position and now oversees all quarry operations, onsite and in the office. In his new role, Scott...
read moreExshaw students receive post-secondary scholarship
Three local students have received post-secondary scholarship support from Lafarge in recognition for being excellent students, active volunteers and strong community leaders. Lafarge gave $11,500 in 2018 from its $315,000 education endowment. Marina Neilson and...
read moreLafarge Learning curriculum lets students get creative
The Lafarge Learning: Alberta Rocks & Minerals Program, developed in partnership with Canmore Museum & Geoscience Centre, initiated a Poster Contest during the 2017-18 school year, so students can share what they learned in a fun and imaginative way. The...
read moreCanmore eagles contribute to the community
Lafarge would like to celebrate and recognize another year of Canmore Eagle player and team commitment to the community. We developed the Lafarge Learn to Read Program as part of our Canmore Eagles’ sponsorship package. The program was identified as a way for players...
read moreLearn the latest on the Lower Carbon Fuels (LCF) project
Pembina Institute has completed the first stage of the life cycle analysis (LCA) on the use lower carbon fuels in cement production. Benjamin Israel, senior analyst with Pembina and project lead, is working closely with two postdoctoral researchers and Dr. Joule...
read moreApplication Submitted for the use of Low Carbon Fuels in Exshaw
Our application for the use of Low Carbon Fuels in Exshaw was submitted on February 8, 2018. As part of this application, we are requesting the opportunity to use eight new fuel streams: Carpet and Textiles (non-recyclable), Treated Wood Products, Asphalt Shingles...
read moreLower carbon fuels project in the news
On January 11, 2018, we announced our major lower carbon fuels research project in partnership with the University of Calgary, Queen’s University, and Pembina Institute.
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