ABOUT CALIBRE
Built on Experience. Driven by Integrity.
Since 1999, Calibre Drilling has built a reputation for dependable workmanship, knowledgeable crews, and professional service. From water wells to specialized drilling projects, we bring decades of hands-on experience to every job.
// WHO WE ARE
Experience You Can Trust
Calibre Drilling is an Alberta drilling company backed by experienced Journeyman water well drillers and skilled technicians. Over the years, our team has worked across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, gaining extensive experience in domestic and industrial water wells and complex drilling projects.
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Today, we continue to combine that experience with modern equipment and a commitment to doing the job right.
OUR VALUES
Built on What Matters
Integrity
Honest communication and dependable service from start to finish.
Quality
Professional workmanship and attention to detail on every project.
Safety
A strong safety culture that guides how we work every day.
Reliability
Experienced people and dependable solutions our customers can count on.
customer commitment
Professional, courteous service with customer satisfaction at the heart of every project.
// OUR TEAM
The Team Behind calibre
Randy Riedlinger
President/Owner
40+ years Drilling in Parkland County/WesternCanada/Libiya/ Northern Canada with a main focus on waterwells, as well as extensive experience in the Oil and Gas sector. Randy holds a Journeyman Water Well Drillers Certificate and has been instrumental in the design and implementation of water systems for the First Nations, numerous Counties and farms, stables and domestic acreages.
Gerald Depeel
Site Supervisor
30+ years Drilling experience in Oil and Gas projects, Water wells, Coring, and Cathodic
Protection. Gerald has been employed with Calibre Drilling for over 15 years as well as having managed various programs for Shell Albian Sands and Koch Oil.
Pierre Thibodeau
Driller
15+ years Drilling experience in Oil and Gas projects, Water wells, Coring, Cathodic Protection
and currently holds a Journeyman Water Well Drillers Certificate. Pierre has been employed
with Calibre Drilling for over 20 years.
Dale Smythe
Service Tech
30+ years experience in Oil and Gas projects, superintendent for Trinidad Drilling. Dale is our
well repair/service technician with experience in electrical and plumbing installations and has
been with Calibre Drilling for over 10 years.
Brandon Hayes
Administration & Project Management
He has been with the Calibre/Pentastar group for 5 years and prior to, his background was in Payroll, AP and AR as well as experience in the field with pipeline utility locating
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A STRAIGHTFORWARD APPROACH TO EVERY PROJECT
Every project is different, but our approach stays consistent. We take the time to understand what’s needed, provide practical recommendations, and keep the process clear from the first conversation through completion.
LISTEN FIRST
We start by understanding your property, project requirements, and what you need from your water or drilling system.
LISTEN
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Our field experience helps us recommend solutions that make sense for the project—not more than you need.
SOLVE
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
We keep customers informed throughout the project so they know what to expect and what comes next.
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THERE WHEN YOU NEED US
Our relationship doesn't end when the initial work is complete. We're available for ongoing service, maintenance, and system support.