Lively/Walden Business History Archive
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This archive aims to document and celebrate the incredible history, activities, and contributions of the businesses that have built and sustained the Lively and Walden communities over the decades. We believe these stories are an important part of our shared local history. If your business is not included and we missed reaching out to you, please submit your information on the contact sheet.
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A & L line construction
A&L Line Construction (A&L) has been providing high voltage services since 1977. During this time, it has grown to become one of Ontario’s leaders in the design, construction, and maintenance of transmission lines, substations, and distribution systems.
A&L has earned a reputation for delivering top quality workmanship, safely, and on time.
ABB
All North Truck Centre
Alpha Tech
Anmar Mechanical and Electrical Contractors Ltd
Anmar Mechanical & Electrical Contractors Ltd. is proud to be a family-run business and a part of the Greater Sudbury community. Our company was founded in 1989, and when we moved to the Community of Lively in the early 2000s, something special happened. Over time, Lively stopped being just the place we work and became the place we belong.
From our facility here in Lively, Anmar provides mechanical, electrical, civil, furnace, and fabrication services for heavy industrial projects across Canada and internationally. Our skilled tradespeople, project managers, engineers, and support staff work together every day to deliver complex projects safely, on time, and with pride in their craft. No matter where the work takes us, Lively is always home.
Being a family-run company means our values are built on relationships, trust, and showing up for the long haul. Those are the same values we see in Lively every day. Many of our employees live right here in the area, raise their kids here, coach the teams, and support the local causes that matter. This community has cheered us on through the years, and we never take that for granted.
As Lively marks its 75th anniversary, we are truly honoured to be part of this milestone. The story of this community is one of hard work, resilience, and people who genuinely look out for one another. That is something we deeply admire and try to reflect in everything we do.
On behalf of everyone at Anmar, congratulations to Lively on 75 wonderful years. We are proud to call this place home and cannot wait to keep growing alongside this community for many years to come.
Armtec
Boyuk
Brant
Bristol Machine
C&A Steel
Guided by our founders A.J. and J.W. Billes’ innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, we strive always to make things better for our customers. Today, our network of 1,700 retail locations couldn’t be stronger and our staff, more connected to the communities they serve. The retail landscape is changing, and so are we – all to serve you better than ever before.
Carman Construction 
In 1946, Carman Fielding Sr. established Carman Fielding Construction Company to provide equipment rentals and aggregate sales to INCO and local municipalities.
In 1954, he established Carman Construction Limited and expanded services to the Mining Industry throughout Northern Ontario.
Carman Construction Inc. was established in 1982, with Carman G.A. Fielding Jr. being elected President and Albert Laderoute elected Vice President.
A further management change in 2001 saw Carman Dean Fielding elected as President, and Carman G.A. Fielding Jr. as Vice President.
Today the fourth generation has started to take on a management role with Carman Alexander Fielding becoming Vice President of Operations in 2019. Carman G.A. Fielding Jr. is still active, taking on an advisory role.
Over the years, Carman Construction Inc. has successfully managed fluctuating economic and seasonal conditions. Carman has supervised numerous sub-contractors and overseen a seasonal work force ranging between 30-150 employees, accumulating over 2.6 million man hrs or an approximate average of 130,000-man hours per year with zero lost-time hours since 2000.
Chartwell Meadowbrook is a resort-style retirement community nestled in tranquil, evergreen surroundings in the highly sought-after destination of Lively, part of the Greater Sudbury region. Our serene location offers the perfect blend of nature and convenience, with nearby local amenities— including banks, restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacies, liquor stores and walking trails—making running errands or meeting up with friends both easy and enjoyable. When you aren’t venturing out of doors, you may find yourself participating in a social event in one of our many on-site amenities or perhaps savouring a healthy gourmet meal in our energetic dining room, defined by soaring ceilings and an open concept feel found throughout our home.
As we love to say, it’s lively in Lively!
Chess Controls 
Established in 1986, Chess Controls Inc. is a manufacturers’ representative – distributor for industry leading manufacturers of Automation – Instrumentation – Plant Power – Valves. Our team of trusted advisors provide application, technical, hands-on support to industrial accounts, consultants and OEM in mining, steel, pulp and paper, sawmill, water/wastewater, Power Generation/transmission/
Chess Controls invest the time to understand our clients needs, processes and timeline to ensure we provide the best solutions for the applications. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, our bilingual team of technical advisors provide on site application reviews – audits, product training and commissioning support. we work with our customers
Chess Controls is proud to be factory authorized representatives in Northern Ontario and the Abitibi Region of Quebec for some of the world’s leading Manufacturers of quality products for Automation – Instrumentation – Plant Power – Valves. Some of our relationships with these companies go back more than three decades. We know them well, and our factory trained advisors know their products too.
30+ Years of Partnerships with some of the world’s leading manufacturers of products and providers of solutions.
- Application and product expertise.
- Bilingual service.
- Training facility.
- Northern Ontario and Abitibi region of Quebec Based.
- We service the north from the north with strong local community ties.
- Training Facility & Service.
150 Regional Road 24, LIVELY, P3Y 1J3, CA
Commercial trucking
Continental insulation
Cote Gold
Crane Supply
CRD Creighton
CUPE 4705 Local is a union that serves the people of City of Greater Sudbury’s Employees. It is made up of multiple units and provides representation to workers in all sectors, from clerical and administrative staff to blue-collar employees. The union works to ensure that the rights and interests of its members are protected, as well as providing support services such as collective bargaining, education programs and legal advice. CUPE 4705 Local also works to improve working conditions for its members and serves the people of Greater Sudbury by advocating for their rights in the workplace.
DSI Underground Canada Ltd
Dunrite
Dyno