Our Story
Alpine Precision Tree Services is a fully-insured residential, commercial and government tree service; owned and operated by John and Laura Newsome in Canmore, Alberta. John is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture.
From small beginnings of just John, one truck and chipper in 2008, we have slowly built the company over the years. APTS serves Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and beyond. We have the equipment and experience to handle small residential jobs to large-scale projects for urban development, FireSmart, Pine Beetle projects, etc. We have a full line of equipment including: 2 chip trucks, 2 chippers, a job-site equipment trailer, stump grinder, excavator, mobile elevated work platform, rubber tracked mini skid steer, ATV, deep root fertilizer, brush saws, and a full range of chainsaws. APTS now employs 5 trained and skilled tree workers, including 1 ISA Certified Arborist, and 2 TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) certified with the International Society of Arboriculture and TPAQ (Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification) certified with the American Society of Consulting Arborists. At Alpine Precision Tree Services, we take pride in working closely with one another, and our clients.
With safety as our number one priority we are SECOR certified with the Government of Alberta. You can rest assured that Alpine Precision Tree Services LTD, goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of our clients, their property, our crew, the public and the environment. Safety, quality and professionalism are our top priorities.
Our Team
John Newsome
Owner/Operator and Arborist for APTS since purchasing the company in 2008. Local Albertan from the small farm town of Cremona. He has brought his wealth of knowledge with machinery, leadership and mentoring, passion for trees and excellent client service. John is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture, and he has a plethora of knowledge in all things Arboriculture. He is iconic in providing his team with amazing opportunities to develop and grow, cultivating confidence and success. Safety of his team and client satisfaction are his top priorities.
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Danny Finn
Danny has been with APTS since 2014. He is a key crew member from County Cork, Ireland. He has progressed rapidly through mentorship and training, which has flourished his leadership into Site Supervisor. Danny is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture. He is a lead tree climber who loves finding new ways of working most efficiently. He values hard work and client satisfaction. We know you will enjoy his Irish charm, and confidence when he is on site.
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Dean Cushing
Originally from Caledon, Ontario, Dean has been in Canmore for over 18 years. He has been with APTS since 2019. Dean started off as a FireSmart Labourer, and has progressed to Tree Climber and Health and Safety Representative. Dean is always keen to learn about the newest climbing systems and the business of arboriculture. Dean has completed his Manitoba Arborist Training through the University of Manitoba and had plans to become an ISA Certified Arborist. We’re excited to see Dean climb to new heights!
Greg Skeavington
Originally from Kenora, Ontario, Greg has been an Albertan for over 35 years. Moving permanently to Canmore in 2020 following a successful career in the Oil & Gas industry. Since joining APTS in the Winter of 2021 as a FireSmart Labourer, Greg obtained his WTA Level 3 chainsaw certification and he is also certified in Remote First Aid through the Canadian Red Cross. Greg is keen to learn and become proficient in all aspects of the services offered by APTS. With his wealth of experience in field operations and health and safety systems we feel lucky to have Greg as a key member of our team.
Eric Scott-Iversen
Originally from North Vancouver, Eric has been in the Bow Valley since the fall of 2021, he joined the APTS crew at the start of 2022. Eric brings a positive attitude to work everyday. He provides essential support in his role as ground crew, ensuring the safety of all those around him, while maintaining a smooth flow of productivity at every job site. He has recently completed his WTA Level 3 chainsaw certification and aspires to climb trees.
Theo van Zyl
Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, Theo first moved to Hamilton, Ontario, where he completed his Forestry Technician Diploma prior to moving to Alberta. He has lived in Canmore for over 6 years and has been a returning seasonal crew member with APTS since 2020. Recently ending a 15 year career in wildfire fighting, Theo brings with him dedication to building a strong team, sharing his extensive knowledge of the forest and FireSmart practices and an exceptional aptitude with a chainsaw. Theo is interested in tree risk assessments and is a certified Danger Tree Assessor. His goal is to become a certified arborist with plans to see what else the industry has to offer internationally.
Logan Warne
Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, Logan moved to Banff in 2012. He has been living in the Bow Valley for 12 years and joined APTS in May 2023. Logan started his career as a Grounds Attendant at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and graduated with a certificate in Arboriculture at Olds College, Alberta. He supports the grounds crew and is ambitious to grow into his career as a certified Arborist. Logan is keen and enthusiastic to learn all aspects of tree services.
Mel Heyd
Local Albertan, she has called Canmore home for the past 9 years. Mel has been with APTS since 2021 as our Administrative Coordinator. She has over a decade of administrative experience and specializes in office organization and maintaining health and safety programs. Mel is known for her down to earth personality and she is excited to continue to provide excellent customer service to all of our valued clients.