THE TOWING & RECOVERY ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
Dedicated to representing the Towing & Recovery professionals of Alberta
EVENTS
CALGARY, ALBERTA
August 15, 2026
TITLE SHOW SPONSOR
BANQUET SPONSOR
KID'S PARADE SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
AWARDS SPONSOR
AWARDS SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
We thank all entrants, Association & industry members, attending members of our Board of Directors, vendors, sponsors, show judges, members of the general public and volunteers for their participation and contributions that made this year's event such a great success.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
ARW TRUCK EQUIPMENT LTD. who were the title sponsor for the event.
BROKERLINK INSURANCE for their sponsorship of the buffet dinner and WRECKMASTER scholarship.
NORTHER ALBERTA TOW TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES, ARW TRUCK EQUIPMENT & COMMERCIAL TRUCK for their sponsorship of trophies for the winning entries.
TOW SHOP.CA for sponsorship of the KID’S PARADE.
JAMIE DAVIS & his twin daughers ALEXIS & BRIANNA who volunteered their time to sign autographs and be photographed with fans.
THE FAIRY HUT for their great face painting creations for the kids.
SHOW JUDGES
Alex MILLAR, Rick PALEY & Adrian READ.
PARADE MARSHALL - Randy PACE
THE CANADIAN BREWHOUSE for the great appetizers and chicken dinners.
RIOCAN MANAGEMENT INC. for permitting the show to be held on their property.
Each & every volunteer whose assistance made the event logistically possible.
AWARD WINNERS
LIGHT DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
CITY WIDE TOWING
2024 FORD F550
Brandon MADDEN
2nd PLACE
POPOWS TOWING
2013 DODGE 5500
Scott GIESBRECHT
MEDIUM DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
ABC CENTRAL TOWING
2026 FORD F650
Mike OWNES
2nd PLACE
FRONTLINE TOWING
2012 Peterilt
Dirk GILLINGHAM
HEAVY DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
DRM HD TOWING
2024 WESTERN STAR
Tim DUNMORE
2nd PLACE
TNT TOWING
2014 KENWORTH
Glenn FOX
CARRIER CLASS
1st PLACE
ABC CENTRAL TOWING
2026 WESTERN STAR
Terry LISKI
2nd PLACE
FRONTLINE TOWING
2002 PETERBILT
JT REEVE
ANTIQUE CLASS
1st PLACE
CHARTRAND TOWING
1957 CHEVROLET
Ed CHARTRAND
2nd PLACE
BIG HILL TOWING
1949 FORD
Randy PACE
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
OIL COUNTRY TOWING
1988 CHEVROLET
Don GETSCHEL
WRECKMASTER SCHOLARSHIP
Al STEWART
ST. PAUL TOWING
CALGARY DISTRICT DIRECTOR - Jackie RICHARDS
on the microphone thanking everyone for attending and highlighting the work of the Association
Jamie DAVIS with Association Board Members (L to R)
Garry LEACH (PRESIDENT) Larry BURT (V/PRESIDENT)
Don GETSCHEL (EDMONTON DISTRICT DIRECTOR)
Jamie DAVIS brought the "LA ROTATOR" & his twin daughters ALEXIS & BRIANNA to the show. His daughters are active in the industry and are an example of future leadership as businesses pass from generation to generation.
KID'S PARADE
PARADE MARSHALL Randy PACE with CENTRAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION DIRECTER Wayne POPOW
in RANDY'S 1954 restored golf cart hand crafted and custom built as a twin boom wrecker.
We thank all entrants, Association members, industry members, attending members of our Board of Directors, vendors, sponsors and members of the general public for their participation and contributions that made this year's event the biggest yet with the most trucks entered and the largest crowd attendance.
Special thanks to:
BROKERLINK INSURANCE who were the title sponsor for the event.
ARW TRUCK EQUIPMENT LTD. for their sponsorship of the buffet dinner.
NORTHER ALBERTA TOW TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES for their sponsorship of the trophies for the winning entries.
ALBERTA MOTOR ASSOCIATION (AMA) for supplying goodie bags for gifts to all entrants.
COPART for donating gifts for goodie bags to all entrants.
JAMIE DAVIS who volunteered his time to sign autographs and be photographed with fans.
PAINTED PARROT FACEPAINTING for their great creations for the kids.
ROADSIDE RESPONDERS ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN & SNAPSHOT TOWING for bringing their
SPIRIT RIDE display highlighting SLOW DOWN MOVE OVER.
Show JUDGES - Dale JACKSON & Alex MILLAR.
Event volunteers who's assistance made the event logistically possible.
BLACKJACKS ROADHOUSE for the incredible venue and buffet dinner.
SHOW AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to all winners & thank you to all who registered entries for the show
LIGHT DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
TABER TOWING (BADLANDS)
Cornelius NEUSTAETER
2023 FORD
2nd PLACE
VINTAGE TOWING
Tanner HERCEG
2023 FORD
MEDIUM DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
A to Z TOWING
Mirzad NAJEEB
FREIGHTLINER
2nd PLACE
CLIFF'S TOWING
Ray ROBINSON
2007 PETERBILT
HEAVY DUTY CLASS
1st PLACE
ACTION TOWING
Sunny SHERGILL
2019 PETERBILT
2nd PLACE
ACTION TOWING
Sam RANDHAWA
2024 KENWORTH
1st PLACE
ACTION TOWING
Frank KRECKWITZ
2024 DODGE
2nd PLACE
TRIO TOWING
Riley POTTIE
2026 FREIGHTLINER
1st PLACE
CHARTRAND TOWING
Ed CHARTRAND
1957 CHEVROLET
2nd PLACE
DRM TOWING
Jim WATSON
1992 GMC
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
VINTAGE TOWING
Austin WINTERS
2008 PETERBILT
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2024 Tow Truck Show and Shine Winners
Light-Duty Class
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1st place: EXPRESS TOWING
Medium-Duty Class
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1st place: FRONTLINE TOWING
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2nd place: AGGRESSIVE TOWING
Heavy-Duty Class
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1st place: UNITED TOWING & RECOVERY SERVICE
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2nd place: DIAMOND VIEW TRANSPORT
Carrier Class
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1st place: CITY WIDE TOWING
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2nd place: BIG HILL TOWING
Vintage Class
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1st place: OIL COUNTRY TOWING
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2nd place: PAKRAT TOWING
Shining Success of the Tow Show in Alberta
The second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine in Nisku marks a successful return after a three-year hiatus.
by Iva Kestrankova (TOW CANADA)
Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Alberta, sparkled with steel and colour as it hosted the second annual Tow Truck Show and Shine. Organized by the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta (TRAA), the event made its comeback on September 16, 2023, after a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on the success of its inaugural launch in 2019, the event brought a fun day for everyone.
Following the CAA conference, the event brought together industry professionals and enthusiasts to celebrate the spirit and resilience of the towing community. With 24 entries in the Show and Shine contest, and 20 vendors present, the event was more than just a display of polished tow trucks; it was an opportunity to discover the latest industry products and services, and to mingle with towing peers. The event attracted a diverse group of around 500 attendees and featured a sold-out dinner.
Don Getschel, the president of the TRAA, was very pleased with the event’s success. He extended his heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, attendees, and sponsors who contributed to the fun and enjoyable day, and he congratulated all the winners.
Looking to the future, Getschel told Tow Canada that he hopes to draw even larger crowds, including towing companies from the Calgary area, to enhance the event’s reach and influence.
Events like the Tow Truck Show and Shine not only unite community members to share their passion, expertise, and camaraderie, but also offer a glimpse into the dynamic and vibrant world of the towing and recovery industry, highlighting their dedication to keeping our roads safe.
Tow Canada congratulates the Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta and looks forward to many more successful tow shows in the future. 🍁
2023 Tow Truck Show and Shine Winners
Light-Duty Class
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1st place: Doug Walton, Jay’s Towing
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2nd place: Tanner Herceg, Vintage Towing
Medium-Duty Class
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1st place: Scott Courchesne, Cliff’s Towing
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2nd place: Kevin Grah, Action Towing
Heavy-Duty Class
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1st place: Sam Randhawa, Action Towing
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2nd place: Devon Barry, DRM Recovery
People’s Choice Award
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Sam Randhawa, Action Towing
Carrier Class
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1st place: Kurtlin Maciaszek-Hewitt, Vintage Towing
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2nd place: Jared Schofield, Oil Country Towing
Vintage Class
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1st place: Garry Ternowski, NATTS
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2nd place: Gordon Mark, Oil Country Towing