LaPrairie Works takes over provincial highway maintenance operations near Hanna and Oyen

LaPrairie Works, leader in highway and bridge maintenance and civil infrastructure construction in Western Canada, is pleased to announce it became the new provincial highway maintenance contractor for Alberta’s Contract Maintenance Area (CMA) 519 on August 1st, 2025.

CMA 519 includes provincial highways near Hanna, Oyen, Sunnynook, Empress, Jenner and surrounding areas. In each of these key locations, LaPrairie Works will have a permanent shop facility.

The company’s expansion into CMA 519 establishes its southernmost highway maintenance contract in Alberta and reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden its service footprint across the province.

“We’re committed to delivering high-quality maintenance services that align with the region’s unique needs and priorities.” said, Kelly McManus, President, Transportation & Highway Operations. “CMA 519 is a vital agricultural hub. Its highway network serves as a key transportation corridor that ensures Canadian products get to market. Keeping this infrastructure strong and reliable supports the farmers and ranchers who feed us, the trucks that move our goods, and the families who rely on these roads for their daily travel.”

To facilitate its operations, LaPrairie Works has assembled a skilled team of highway maintenance professionals who are deeply committed to its goals and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.