Suncor’s roots run deep in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. It’s where we launched the company’s first commercial oil sands operation in the 1960s and where our story began. Today, thousands of our employees and their families call the region home and represent about 20 per cent of the population.
By working with local partners, we invest in initiatives that strengthen health and safety, expand access to education and workforce development and support vibrant, connected communities across the region.
Community and culture
Through the Syncrude Food Drive and Radiothon, our support for the local food bank helped raise more than $200,000 and collect over 30,000 pounds of food for families across the region.
This support helps address food insecurity, ensuring individuals and families have reliable access to nutritious food during times of increased need.
Through our partnership with Arts Council Wood Buffalo, Suncor is supporting the creation of an arts incubator in downtown Fort McMurray, providing space for local artists to create, collaborate and grow.
This initiative helps strengthen the region’s cultural sector while creating opportunities for artists to connect with the community and showcase their work.
Our support for Nikinan helped open a new gathering place for 468 First Nation, serving more than 900 members near Anzac and Fort McMurray where Elders, youth and families can connect, share culture and build community. The space supports cultural programming, connection and a strong sense of belonging for future generations.
Health and safety
Suncor’s investment of more than $300,000 in 2025 is strengthening 24/7 emergency helicopter medical response across northeastern Alberta, supporting hundreds of missions that deliver critical care when every minute matters.
Support for Waypoints’ Second Stage Shelter is helping women and children leaving violence access safe, subsidized housing and wraparound supports. The program provides stability for up to 24 months as families work toward independence.
A $5.5 million investment is helping expand youth mental health services in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo region, bringing intensive treatment and support closer to home for families through the new CASA House, scheduled to open in 2027.
Education and workforce development
Support totaling $345,000 in 2025 strengthened learning and wellness for young people across Wood Buffalo, expanding mental health supports, hands-on STEM programming and Indigenous-led learning.
A $535,000 investment in 2025, including the renewal of the Syncrude Sport and Wellness Centre, is supporting learning, recreation and cultural programming at Keyano College.
An investment of $150,000 in 2025 expanded hands-on career exploration and work experience opportunities for Indigenous students in Grades 10–12, helping build skills, confidence and readiness for future employment.
Stories of giving
Strengthening the communities we call home
Stories of giving highlights the people and partnerships creating meaningful change in the communities where we live and work.
From health care and education to stronger local connections, these stories showcase the impact of Suncor’s community investments across our areas of operation.
