Alberta Mine Safety Association
Supporting Safety Leadership in Alberta Mines.
40th Annual Alberta Mine Rescue Competition
The Alberta Mine Safety Association and Imperial Oil are proud to co-host the 40th Annual Provincial Mine Rescue Competition on June 10, 2023 at the Trans Alta Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
Mine Rescue team members are an elite group with specialized skills and training, whose job involves rescuing miners and others who have become trapped or injured in the event of a mining incident.
Competing Surface Mine Rescue teams from the province of Alberta will put on a display of their rescue techniques to win the top spot and the prestige of their peers. The competition provides an opportunity for the public, industry and the Province to gauge the capabilities of mine rescue in Industry today.
Industry contributors and sponsors are highly valued and relied upon to make the event run successfully. We hope that you will be able to assist us with this year’s event. Sponsorship opportunities can be in the form of cash, volunteering or donated/discounted materials.
Notice
Sponsorship and ticket purchase is now closed. If you have questions about attendance or sponsoring please email jbuttle@abminesafety.ca
The Competition Begins In:
Guideline Update External Reporting
Our guideline for external reporting of mining incidents has been updated to reflect the recent March 2023 Occupational Health and Safety code changes.
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An updated version is available here:
Guideline for External Reporting of Mining Incidents

Alberta Mine Rescue Competition
Mine Rescue team are elite groups with specialized skills and training, whose job involves rescuing miners and others who have become trapped or injured in the event of a mining incident.
Surface Mine Rescue teams from around Alberta put on a display of their rescue techniques to win the prestigious top spot. Each year the competition provides an opportunity for the public, members and the Province to gauge the capabilities of mine rescue in Industry today.
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