09/11/2026
Open for Business Friday: Alberta Safety Control
In 1986, at just 19 years old, owner Steve Bonertz arrived in Fox Creek looking for a job, with little more than determination and hope. He found a pay phone, opened the phone book and started calling every number listed in black until someone said yes. That call led to a job with Marnevic Construction, and he started work that very same day.
Steve wasn’t the only one getting his start around that time. Brent Cadrain, Dale Bentley and several others began their careers within months of each other, with many going on to become proud supporters of Fox Creek.
After Marnevic, Steve spent five years working for Amoco at Kaybob, building the foundation for his future. He eventually left Fox Creek for a short time before returning with his wife and children, and Fox Creek has been home ever since.
On August 30, 2017, after a simple conversation wit Paul Racine about buying an oilfield business, Alberta Safety Control was born.
Today, Alberta Safety Control operates in Fox Creek and Calgary, with more than 40 trucks and approximately 55 employees. Services include industrial medics, air trailer services, traffic control, pilot truck services, the Safety Supply Store in Fox Creek and Signs by ASC.
The company continues to adapt to meet the needs of the community. Following the closure of NAPA in Fox Creek, the Safety Supply Store expanded to include batteries and oil. Alberta Safety Control also provides rentals and repairs for four-head gas monitors, with plans to expand into flow testing and calibration services for Scott and MSA breathing-air packs.
For Steve, growing a business is about more than trucks, equipment and services. He shares that business ownership comes with challenges every day. Managing people, finances, equipment and customer expectations can be exciting, stressful, rewarding and heartbreaking—sometimes all in the same day. But seeing his employees build careers and knowing they are creating opportunities in the community makes it worthwhile. That commitment is reflected in the company’s focus on hiring locally whenever possible, providing fair wages and creating opportunities for both men and women.
Alberta Safety Control isn’t finished growing yet. Future plans include a new Edmonton office, expansion of its medic division and store services, with a goal of growing to more than 100 employees over the next two years.
As the company expands, its roots remain firmly planted in Fox Creek.
“Most importantly, we love Fox Creek. This community gave me my start when I was a penniless 19-year-old looking for a chance. Everything I’ve accomplished began with one phone call from a pay phone in this town. That’s why we’re committed to investing here, creating jobs here and growing our business to better serve the people who live and work here. Thank you, Fox Creek. The best is yet to come.”
Alberta Safety Control is located at 19 1Ave Fox Creek, AB. The can also be contacted via their website www.albertasafetycontrol.com , 780-622-9330 and on Facebook Alberta Safety Control
Thank you, Alberta Safety Control, for continuing to invest in Fox Creek, creating local opportunities and being part of our business community.
