About Us

Western Heritage was founded in 1990 and is a leading provider of heritage services in Western Canada. We have experienced staff in every area of heritage studies: historic and pre-contact archaeology, project management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), near-surface geophysics (NSG), predictive modeling, archival research, oral history, land claims and traditional land use, artifact cataloguing and analysis, specialized software development, computer graphics and desktop publishing, public education and interpretation. Western Heritage is incorporated in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. We have completed a number of international assignments, primarily in Southeast Asia. Our offices are located in Saskatoon, St. Albert, Grande Prairie, Calgary, Swan River Winnipeg and Thunder Bay.

Our Vision

Over the next decade, Western Heritage will continue to sustain controlled growth, help shape our respective disciplines and continue to be an employer of choice. We will continue to innovate by using cutting-edge research and methodologies. We will strive for excellence in client relationships, professional services and employee development. To achieve this vision, we will:

• Encourage our staff to participate in professional societies and research projects
• Continue to connect with universities through faculty arrangements, presentations and ongoing interactions with students
• Publish our research and share our accomplishments

History

Western Heritage Services Inc. was founded in 1990 to serve the growing need for specialized heritage services. The origins of Western Heritage can be traced back to our history with the Saskatchewan Research Council - a collaborative environment surrounded by a wide range of scientific disciplines. In 1999, we established Alberta Western Heritage to better serve clients in that province - particularly those companies developing resources in forestry, oil and gas. We have a successful track record of helping companies maintain compliance with the Alberta Historical Resources Act in an affordable and efficient manner. Our clients benefit from services including Heritage Potential Modeling, our CRICS process, and field reconnaissance. In 2010, we acquired Quaternary Consultants in Winnipeg and Digital Environmental Management in Saskatoon. At that time, we consolidated the entire range of services under one name - Western Heritage.

Leadership Team

Each member of our senior leadership team has more than three decades of professional experience. These people are recognized as authorities in their fields of expertise, and provide ongoing mentorship and consultation to all new and current staff.

You will find more information on some of our team at LinkedIn:

Jim Finnigan
Terry Gibson
Peggy McKeand
Maureen Rollans