05/12/2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of LaPrairie Group of Companies, Chairman of the Board and President & CEO, Scott LaPrairie. Scott passed away earlier this spring, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Scott was a uniquely gifted, incredible corporate leader who dedicated the last 43 years of his life to the creation and expansive growth of LaPrairie Group of Companies.
His legendary journey started in 1982 on the banks of Flatbed Creek in Tumbler Ridge, BC, where his one-crane, two-man operation began offering mobile-crane and rigging services to the new coal mines in the remote forests of Northern British Columbia. It wasn't long after that Scott, the fearless entrepreneur he was, started expanding the business into other complementary industries, growing LAPRAIRIE into the dynamic group of operating companies we know today.
Scott was a much-loved family member and a close friend to many. He held deep family values that were fully integrated into LAPRAIRIE's operations. He was incredibly proud of what our 100% Canadian, family-owned, group of companies accomplished through the hard work and dedication of his employees and his executive management team.
Scott will forever be remembered as a risk-taker who never turned away from a challenge. He was a staunch wheels and grease guy who was just as adept in the boardroom as he was operating in the field. Our LAPRAIRIE team will miss him greatly. His indomitable spirit will remain in our hearts, and he will never be forgotten.
View our press release: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/laprairie-group-of-companies-announces-the-passing-of-scott-laprairie-chairman-of-the-board-and-president-amp-ceo-897070762.html
