Southland Trailers, in Partnership with Winston Churchill High School, Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Instructional Weld Shop Building

Lethbridge, AB – Southland Trailers is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated WCHS Weld Shop Building, a collaborative project supported by several local organizations. This milestone event will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM at Winston Churchill High School 1605 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge AB

The WCHS Weld Shop Building represents a bold step toward advancing hands-on training for high school students, empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople. This collaborative effort has been made possible through the support of Southland Trailers and its dedicated partners, including Neu-Lite Electric Inc, Top Notch Mechanical, 1st TechniCall Systems Inc, Litterbug Waste Disposal Service, Rite-Way Fencing Inc., Banditos Inc. and Eecol Electric.

Event Details:

  • What: Groundbreaking Ceremony for WCHS Weld Shop Building
  • When: Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM
  • Where: 1605 15 Avenue North, Lethbridge AB

The facility will feature state-of-the-art amenities, including seven welding booths, specialized areas for grinding and cutting, and additional spaces to facilitate hands-on training. The initiative underscores the importance of collaboration between industries, educational institutions, and the community in fostering opportunities for young learners to succeed in the trades. Attendees will include representatives from Southland Trailers, partner organizations, local industry leaders, city officials, and community members. Together, we celebrate this exciting milestone and the transformative impact this project will have on our workforce and community.

About Southland Trailers:
Southland Trailers has been a leader in trailer manufacturing, combining innovation and quality to meet the needs of diverse industries. The company is dedicated to supporting trades education and community development initiatives.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Ashley FrankAshley.frank@southlandtrailers.com