Calgary's CPKC Honours Top Grain Elevators, Reinforcing Local Economic Ties
CPKC Celebrates Grain Industry Excellence from Calgary Headquarters
Calgary-headquartered Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) recently announced G3 Canada Limited and Bartlett Grain Company as the recipients of its annual Elevator of the Year awards for the 2024-2025 crop year. This prestigious recognition highlights top performance in safety and efficiency among grain industry partners, with one Canadian and one U.S. facility honoured annually. G3 Canada's elevator in Colonsay, Saskatchewan, secured its fourth win in seven years, while Bartlett Grain Company's Jacksonville, Illinois, facility received the award for the first time.
A Calgarian Global Leader
CPKC, operating the first and only single-line transnational railway connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, underscores Calgary's role as a global logistics hub. Its global headquarters in Calgary makes it a significant employer and economic driver, contributing substantially to the city's professional job market and tax base.
Deep Roots and Future Growth
The railway's historical impact on Calgary, from its 1883 arrival shaping the city's layout and growth, continues today. CPKC's network is vital for Alberta's agricultural sector, enabling efficient grain movement. This importance is echoed by the Alberta government's commitment, including recent allocations like a $3.5 million grant for an industrial rail extension in southern Alberta connecting to the CP mainline, demonstrating a strategic investment in infrastructure that supports critical industries served by CPKC.
Operational Excellence Fuels the Economy
Jonathan Wahba, CPKC Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Intermodal, Automotive and Bulk, lauded the award recipients' "commitment to safety and operational excellence" as crucial to the entire supply chain. This excellence ensures Alberta's producers remain connected to global markets, reinforcing CPKC's indispensable role in both local and international economies.
