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TrueNorth

Who We Are

TrueNorth is a woman-led engineering firm based in Edmonton, Alberta, driving the shift toward smarter, cleaner, and more collaborative infrastructure.We blend technical excellence with purpose—pairing cutting-edge design with a deep commitment to sustainability, equity, and mentorship.
We don't just consult.
We challenge the status quo.

What We Stand For

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Purpose-Driven Infrastructure

We design smarter, cleaner, and more collaborative projects that accelerate real, measurable change toward 2030 climate goals.
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Shovel Ready, Future Ready

We prepare communities to seize time-sensitive opportunities with clear scopes, aligned standards, and funding strategies that ensure projects are built wisely, not just quickly.
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Innovation Meets Experience

We blend AI-era thinking with traditional engineering, using recycled materials, emerging standards, and scalable solutions to create lasting impact.

Collaboration at Every Level

We unite engineers, tradespeople, students, and communities to co-create solutions grounded in mentorship, equity, and reconciliation.

Diversity as a Core Strength

We insist on inclusive teams where every voice counts, knowing the best ideas come from the broadest tables.

Our Projects

Skills Guild –
Design. Build. Evolve.

The Skills Guild is a collaborative project delivery model that unites students, tradespeople, and professionals in real infrastructure work—guided by experts, not hierarchy. It's hands-on learning, workforce development, and impact-driven delivery all in one.
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ThermBank –
Low-Carbon Thermal Storage, Reimagined

ThermBank is a modular, low-cost thermal energy storage system that uses recycled asphalt shingles to capture and store solar energy for snow melt, space heating, and off-grid comfort. Sustainable, and carbon-negative, it turns waste into warmth while supporting education and industry partnerships.
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The Sweetgrass Framework –
Reconciliation in Infrastructure Development

The Sweetgrass Framework is a community-led model that empowers Indigenous Nations to define and implement culturally and environmentally grounded infrastructure standards. Developed in response to Bill C-5, it shifts control to Indigenous leadership and supports long-term self-determination.
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RISE –
The Regional Infrastructure Sustainability Exchange

RISE is a collaborative platform that helps municipalities co-create practical, aligned sustainability strategies through shared tools, training, and expert-led working groups. It fosters regional capacity, shared leadership, and makes sustainability a tangible, actionable standard.
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