Backwoods Begins New Chapter as Backwoods Group with Leadership Appointments

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Backwoods Begins New Chapter as Backwoods Group with Leadership Appointments. (2026, October 2). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/backwoods-begins-new-chapter-as-backwoods-group-with-leadership-appointments/article_b8cc995f-3141-5e2a-9248-7322c1f07b58.html

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Backwoods Energy Services LP is rebranding as Backwoods Group, uniting its seven operating divisions—Energy, Site, Forestry, Matting, Security, Defence, and Fleet Services—under a single identity. Owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, this transition aims to reflect the company’s growth from a forestry contractor into a diversified organization.

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On October 1, 2026, Backwoods Energy Services LP announced its transformation into Backwoods Group in Edmonton, Alberta. Owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, the company has expanded from a forestry services contractor to include seven divisions: Energy, Site, Forestry, Matting, Security, Defence, and Fleet Services. This rebranding aims to unify these diverse operations under one cohesive brand identity, reflecting Backwoods Group's current scope and growth.

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Backwoods Energy Services LP (“Backwoods”) today announced its transition to Backwoods Group, bringing seven operating divisions under a unified brand and reflecting the organization’s continued evolution. asserted

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Owned by the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Backwoods Group has grown from a forestry services contractor into a diversified organization with seven divisions: Energy, Site, Forestry, Matting, Security, Defence, and Fleet Services. asserted

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The new name brings everyone together under one brand and reflects the organization’s full breadth today. asserted

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Backwoods Begins New Chapter as Backwoods Group with Leadership Appointments

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