100 Years
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A new discovery rekindles hope that large reservoirs of oil will be found beneath Alberta
Source: Provincial Archives of Alberta, A10793
The first producing oil well in Western Canada is drilled.
Source: Glenbow Archives, NA-1585-7
Built on Legacy. Driven by What's Possible.
Legacy isn’t just what you inherit. It’s what you prove, day after day, project after project.
Since 1926, Westburne has been there, starting in Turner Valley and growing alongside the industries, trades, and communities that built this country. We’ve powered oil rigs and factories, hospitals and high-rises, because when the work matters, reliability matters more.
A century later, that foundation still holds. We bring the same grit and expertise our founders did, now paired with smarter tools, deeper technical knowledge, and a network that spans coast to coast. For customers who need it done right. For partners who expect more. For employees who take pride in the work.
This is what 100 years earns you: trust that’s been tested, relationships that endure, and a name that means something when it’s on the line.
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The first producing oil well in Western Canada is drilled.
In 1902, the Rocky Mountain Development Company drills a well on Cameron Creek (in what is now Waterton Lakes National Park). It is the first producing oil well in western Canada.
Source: Glenbow Archives, NA-1585-7
A new discovery rekindles hope that large reservoirs of oil will be found beneath Alberta.
Discovered by British Petroleum in 1923, the large Wainwright oil field revives hopes for the Alberta oil industry.
Source: Provincial Archives of Alberta, A10793
Built on Legacy.
Driven by What's Possible.
From Turner Valley to today, 100 years of showing up, solving problems, and moving forward.
Legacy isn’t just what you inherit. It’s what you prove, day after day, project after project.
Since 1926, Westburne has been there, starting in Turner Valley and growing alongside the industries, trades, and communities that built this country. We’ve powered oil rigs and factories, hospitals and high-rises, because when the work matters, reliability matters more.
A century later, that foundation still holds. We bring the same grit and expertise our founders did, now paired with smarter tools, deeper technical knowledge, and a network that spans coast to coast. For customers who need it done right. For partners who expect more. For employees who take pride in the work.
This is what 100 years earns you: trust that’s been tested, relationships that endure, and a name that means something when it’s on the line.
Celebrating 100 Years Together
From employee reflections and customer partnerships to industry insights and milestone moments, explore the stories that celebrate Westburne’s first 100 years and inspire the next century.
A Century of Partnership
Trusted partners reflect on the relationships, collaboration, and shared achievements that have helped shape 100 years of success.
Meet the Team
Fun and candid employee perspectives that showcase the personalities, teamwork, and camaraderie behind Westburne’s success.
Behind the Scenesat Westburne
A lighthearted look at our workplace culture as team members compare their offices to iconic TV shows.
Memories That BuiltOur Legacy
Employees look back on the moments, milestones, and experiences that have made Westburne a special place to work and grow.
What 100 YearsMeans to Us
Westburne team members share their reflections on a century of growth, innovation, and the relationships that have shaped our journey.
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The Journey Continues
Across the country, one branch at a time, the torch moves forward, carrying a century of legacy into the next. Follow its path as it travels coast to coast, connecting every location in a shared moment of progress and pride.
Division Leaderboard
An overview of how each division is performing based on total Premio Points earned to date.
Ontario
47 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Timmins 10000 pts
- 2. Smiths Falls 10000 pts
- 3. Sault Ste Marie 10000 pts
West
24 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Fort St. John 10000 pts
- 2. Edmonton North/Main 10000 pts
- 3. North Vancouver 10000 pts
Quebec
18 branches
Top Branches
- 1. St-Jérome 10000 pts
- 2. Laval 10000 pts
- 3. Brossard 10000 pts
Midwest
11 branches
Top Branches
- 1. Estevan 10000 pts
- 2. Thunder Bay 4500 pts
- 3. Prince Albert 4500 pts
A Century of Milestones
Scroll using the arrows to see our history.
A hundred-year story begins
The supply business begins
Electrical enters the picture
The network keeps growing
A new name. A clear identity.
Pure electrical. Fully focused
The Westburne name is born
Coast to coast in four years
Into the United States, overnight
North America’s largest
Joining a global family
100 years. Still building
At Westburne, we believe strong communities are built by investing in people, and that includes the next generation.
We`re proud to sponsor the Kids 1K Fun Run at the 2026 Edmonton Marathon. It`s an honour to support an event that brings families and communities together while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.
As we celebrate 100 years of Westburne, we look forward to cheering on every participant as they cross the finish line on August 16. 🏃🏅
Chez Westburne, nous croyons que des communautés fortes se bâtissent en investissant dans les gens, y compris la prochaine génération.
Nous sommes fiers de commanditer la Course amusante de 1 km pour les enfants dans le cadre du Marathon d`Edmonton 2026. C`est un privilège de soutenir un événement qui rassemble les familles et les communautés tout en encourageant un mode de vie sain et actif.
Alors que nous célébrons 100 ans de Westburne, nous avons bien hâte d`encourager chaque participant lorsqu`il franchira la ligne d`arrivée le 16 août. 🏃🏅
#Westburne100 #EdmontonMarathon #Kids1KFunRun #RexelGroup
What is your favourite memory at Westburne?
We asked members of the Westburne team that question, and while every answer was different, one theme kept coming up: the people.
Turns out the best connections at Westburne aren`t electrical??
To be honest for a company celebrating 100 years of being Built by People, we probably should have seen that coming.
Take a look at what stood out to them during their time at Westburne.
Tell us below what your favourite moment with us has been!
Quel est votre plus beau souvenir chez Westburne?
Nous avons posé cette question à des membres de l’équipe Westburne et, même si chaque réponse était différente, un thème revenait constamment : les gens.
Comme quoi les meilleures connexions chez Westburne ne sont pas toujours électriques.
Honnêtement, pour une entreprise qui célèbre 100 ans à être Bâtie par les gens, nous aurions probablement dû nous y attendre.
Découvrez ce qui les a le plus marqués pendant leur parcours chez Westburne.
Et vous, quel est votre plus beau souvenir avec nous? Dites-le-nous dans les commentaires!
#Westburne100 #Rexelgroup #Westburne
We don`t build hospitals.
But the people who do call us first.
We don`t construct schools or manufacturing plants or infrastructure that entire communities depend on.
But the people who do trust us to make sure they have what they need, when they need it.
For 100 years, that has been our purpose.
Not to be the story. But to help write it.
Nous ne construisons pas des hôpitaux.
Mais les personnes qui le font nous appellent en premier.
Nous ne construisons pas des écoles, des usines ou des infrastructures dont des communautés entières dépendent.
Mais les personnes qui le font nous font confiance pour qu`elles aient ce qu`il leur faut, quand elles en ont besoin.
Depuis 100 ans, c`est notre raison d`être.
Non pas pour être l`histoire. Mais pour aider à l`écrire.
#Westburne100 #PoweringCanada #CenturyStrong #Westburne #ElectricalIndustry #IndustrieÉlectrique #AlimenterLeCanada
Introducing Blue Collar Bill!
The latest addition to the Westburne Limited Edition 100 Year Collection.
Complete with jobsite essentials, premium accessories, and the tools needed to tackle the day ahead.
Available now at select locations and while supplies last.
Voici Blue Collar Bill!
La toute dernière addition à la Collection Édition Limitée du 100e anniversaire de Westburne.
Équipé de tous les essentiels de chantier, d`accessoires haut de gamme et des outils nécessaires pour affronter la journée.
Disponible dès maintenant à certains emplacements, jusqu`à épuisement des stocks.
#westburne100 #tradelife #bluecollar
Every great journey starts with one step!
Westburne and our sister company, @apex_automation_ca , under the Rexel Group, are proud co-sponsors of the Edmonton Kids 1K.
Apex Automation Ltd. offers engineering, OT security, systems integration, and field automation services.
Apex has supported the Edmonton Marathon since 2022, and the Kids 1K has become one of its favourite community initiatives.
For Apex, supporting youth sports has special meaning. Its founders, Adam Berlinic and Aaron Berlinic, grew up with sports. The discipline, perseverance, and teamwork they developed shaped their paths and the way they built Apex Automation.
By supporting the Kids 1K, Apex hopes to inspire the next generation and give back to its community.
Westburne is proud to support this event with Apex, bringing together families, the community, and young athletes.
Chaque grand parcours commence par un premier pas!
Westburne et notre entreprise soeur, Apex Automation Ltd, membres du Groupe Rexel, sont fières de commanditer le Kids 1K d`Edmonton.
Apex Automation Ltd. offre des services d`ingénierie, de sécurité OT, d`intégration de systèmes et d`automatisation terrain.
Apex appuie le Marathon d`Edmonton depuis 2022, et le Kids 1K est devenu une de ses initiatives communautaires préférées.
Pour Apex, soutenir le sport chez les jeunes a une signification particulière. Ses fondateurs, Adam Berlinic et Aaron Berlinic, ont grandi avec le sport. La discipline, la persévérance et l`esprit d`équipe ont façonné leur parcours et leur façon de bâtir Apex Automation.
En appuyant le Kids 1K, Apex souhaite inspirer la prochaine génération et redonner à sa communauté.
Westburne est fière de soutenir cet événement avec Apex, qui rassemble familles, communauté et jeunes athlètes.
#Westburne #Westburne100 #ApexAutomation #RexelGroup #EdmontonMarathon
100 years in business requires more than longevity.
What matters most?
A) Culture
B) Adaptability
C) Leadership
D) Trust
Drop your answer below and tell us why. We genuinely want to know. 💙
Qu’est-ce qui compte le plus?
A) La culture
B) L’adaptabilité
C) Le leadership
D) La confiance
Écrivez votre réponse en commentaire et dites-nous pourquoi. On veut vraiment savoir. 💙
#Westburne100 #CenturyStrong #Westburne
100 years of Westburne and it’s never been a solo journey.
When we look back, what stands out isn’t just the milestones. It’s the people behind them.
The partners who trusted us.
The ones who challenged us to be better.
The ones who showed up, project after project, year after year.
This video is a small thank you to the relationships that have helped shape who we are today.
Because at Westburne, partnership isn’t just part of the business. It is the business.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and even more grateful for who we’ve come alongside.
Here’s to 100 years of building together, and everything still ahead. ⚡
100 ans de Westburne et ça n’a jamais été un parcours en solo.
Quand on prend un pas de recul, ce ne sont pas juste les grandes étapes qui ressortent. Ce sont surtout les gens derrière tout ça.
Les partenaires qui nous ont fait confiance.
Ceux qui nous ont poussés à faire mieux.
Ceux qui étaient là, projet après projet, année après année.
Cette vidéo, c’est simplement un merci à toutes ces relations qui ont contribué à faire de nous ce qu’on est aujourd’hui.
Parce que chez Westburne, les partenariats, ce n’est pas juste une partie de ce qu’on fait. C’est au cœur de tout.
On est fiers du chemin parcouru, mais surtout reconnaissants envers ceux avec qui on l’a fait.
À 100 ans à bâtir ensemble… et à tout ce qui s’en vient. ⚡
#Westburne100 #StrongerTogether #Partnerships #BuiltTogether #Gratitude #Legacy
Got Questions?
We have Answers
From how we started to how you can be part of the celebration, everything you need to know about Westburne's 100th anniversary in one place.
1. What is the Baton Relay?
Think of it as a 100-branch road trip without the van. A digital baton is travelling across every single Westburne branch in Canada, from coast to coast. Each branch receives it, celebrates it, passes it on, and the whole journey is tracked live on this microsite. It is our way of saying every branch matters, every team is part of this, and 100 years is worth celebrating one stop at a time.
2. What has stayed the same at Westburne over 100 years?
The people. Always the people. Every branch is still run by someone who knows their customers by name, understands what they are building, and shows up when it matters. No algorithm, no chatbot, no automated response is going to carry a heavy order to your truck or call you back when something goes sideways on a job. That is a Westburne person. Has been for 100 years. Will be for the next 100.
3. What are the centennial division events?
Four celebrations, four divisions, one massive birthday party spread across the country. Throughout 2026, Westburne is hosting regional events in each division, BC/AB, SK/MB, ON, and QC/ATL. Branch teams, customers, and partners come together to mark the milestone with recognition, celebration, and a genuine good time. Keep an eye on this page for details on the event closest to you.
4. How can customers be part of the celebration?
So many ways. Follow the Baton Relay on this page. Visit your local branch. Come to a division event if you get the invite. And if you have a Westburne memory a project, a moment, a person who helped you out, submit it through the form on this page. Every submission enters you into a draw to win $1,000. Your story might just end up on the microsite or on stage at a division event.
5. How do I share my Westburne memory and what do I win?
6. How do I become a Westburne customer?
Visit your nearest Westburne branch, call us directly, or reach out through westburne100years.ca. Whether you are a contractor, electrician, project manager, or industrial buyer, our team will set you up with an account and make sure you have what you need to get to work. It is straightforward, it is fast, and you will have a local contact from day one.
7. I am a journalist or media contact. Who should I reach out to?
Please contact Westburne’s marketing team directly at marketing@westburne.ca. We are happy to provide background information, brand assets, and spokesperson access for relevant media coverage of the centennial.
8. What comes after 100 years?
The next 100. This centennial is not a finish line it is a checkpoint. The trades that will build tomorrow’s infrastructure, the communities that will grow and need power to do it, the team members who will carry the baton from here, that is what we are building toward. We are not done. Not even close.
9. How many kilometres of wire has Westburne sold over 100 years?
We did the math. Sort of. Our best estimate puts it somewhere in the neighbourhood of 2.4 billion metres of wire and cable moved through Westburne branches over the past century. That is roughly the distance from Earth to the Moon and back three times. Enough to wrap around Canada’s entire coastline more than 40 times. We are not saying we powered the country. But we are not not saying it either.
Disclaimer: these numbers are a fun approximation and not an official figure. Our accountants would like you to know that. Our warehouse team would like you to know they believe it anyway.
