C.J. Edwards & Son Ltd. company information, Employees & Contact Information

The name Edwards has been serving the Kenora, and North Western Ontario area for over 60 years. We are a local, Heavy Equipment Construction Company with deep roots, and history in the area. Like other family operated businesses, the Edwards business started off with rather humble beginnings. The company was originally founded by Jack H. Edwards who was one of three brothers who moved to Kenora from a Southern Ontario dairy farm. Jack initially worked at Windigo mine on Witch Bay over 70 years ago. One of his first jobs was to haul water, and fire wood for the camp. This work was done with none other than a horse team! When the mine closed, Jack went out and bought himself a half ton truck, a four wheeled trailer, and a diamond drill. Edwards started his company in the summer of 1945 and by that fall his brothers Bert, and Cecil had joined him. The construction work did not really begin until the summer of 1946 when a loader and dump truck were bought. From there, the company kept growing. In 1972 Cecil “CJ” Edwards purchased the construction division of Jack’s company. Joining Cec was his son Wray, and together they founded what is now known as C.J. Edwards & Son Ltd. Wray and Cec worked together with Wray taking over the main day to day operations in the mid 80’s. Cec passed away in 1992, leaving Wray to carry on with what they had started together. Although the equipment has changed (a lot) the vision and workmanship remains the same. C.J. Edwards & Son Ltd. has, and is still involved on many local, and area construction sites. Building roads, clearing land, demolition of existing structures, drilling and blasting rock, installing site services, delivering aggregate and hoisting timbers and beams are just a few examples of the services provided. C.J. Edwards & Son Ltd is now working with its third generation. Wray’s son Tyler continues the family tradition with an active role within the company.