Being a good neighbor

The skating rink Devon helped to build is a popular winter gathering place for Austin Deranger and other local children in Conklin, Alberta.

Ernie Desjarlais
Resident of Conklin, Alberta

"Our new skating rink has been good for Conklin. My boys, 13-year-old Erwin and 13-year-old Dakota, play hockey there every chance they get. They go right after school and stay until dark. We recently got electricity and heat in the warm-up shack so now the kids will be able to use it more, especially when it is so cold outside. Before we had the rink, there was not much else for kids to do outside except ride their all-terrain vehicles. Devon's skating rink project demonstrates how a company can be a good neighbor and benefit an entire community."

Before Devon helped Conklin, Alberta, build an ice skating rink and warming hut, local children in this community near Devon's Jackfish facilities had few places to go for fun. Today, the rink is a hub of activity and has become a frequent location for physical education classes for a nearby school.

Last winter, our employees held a skate drive for local children and families. The drive exceeded our expectations, and we provided a pair of skates for nearly everyone in the community. Several of our employees also volunteer their time to teach children and families to skate and play hockey.

We strive to be a good neighbor in every area where we operate. Projects such as the ice rink and warming hut in Conklin are examples of our commitment to enhancing the communities where we live and work.