Month: April 2026

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Complacent Sizzle Reel Ready to View!

The wait is over…to view the “Complacent” sizzle reel!

As you may recall, the film shoot for the “Complacent” sizzle reel (promo video) took place in Calgary, AB in late Feb/early March. It was a resounding success. And the result of all that effort?

Whoa…the completed video is outstanding!!

A huge heartfelt thank you to all the team at Joe Media Group, including – but not limited to – Matt Gillespie, Jack Chapman, Sam Coombs, Mike Schmidt & Timothonius Alai. If this is what the sizzle reel looks like, can you imagine how powerful & impactful the actual documentary series will be?!

Quick snapshot about the “Complacent” series:

1000 Canadians a year die because of their job. Thousands more workers suffer from life-altering injuries or illnesses. The “Complacent” documentary series sets out to understand WHY? Why do these preventable incidents keep happening and what is being done (and not done) to stop future tragedies from happening?

This short sizzle reel is a promotional tool for the development of the “Complacent” documentary series.

So without further ado…

Here is link to view the sizzle reel on the JPMF YouTube channel.

Please like and/or share the video on YouTube and/or your own social media platforms!

Here are just a few beautiful images from the sizzle reel:

As always, thank you for supporting the JPMF!

Next steps for the “Complacent” project: we use the sizzle reel as a tool for pitching the “Complacent” documentary series to potential broadcasters, streamers & funders.

And away we go!

About the JPMF

Calgary Police Const. John Petropoulos died on Sept 29th, 2000. John was investigating a break and enter complaint when he stepped through a false ceiling, fell nine feet into the lunchroom below and died of a brain injury. There was no safety railing to warn him of the danger; the complaint turned out to be a false alarm. He was 32.

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund was started shortly after John’s death by members of his recruit class. The JPMF is a Canadian charity that raises public awareness about workplace safety issues and educates people about why & how to ensure their workplaces and the roads are safer for everyone, including emergency responders.

Please visit jpmf.ca for details.

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Call for Silent Auction Prizes

We often hear from supporters who went to help out, but don’t know how.

Well, now is your chance.

On May 20, 2026 the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) will be hosting a Pub Night Fundraiser at Limericks in Calgary.

As part of this event, we will be holding a silent auction and offering up door prizes to raise funds for our charity … and we’re hoping you might be able to donate an item or product, service, experience, gift card, etc.

The JPMF was started shortly after the on-duty death of Calgary police officer, Const. John Petropoulos, on Sept 29, 2000. John was investigating a break-and-enter complaint at a warehouse when he stepped through an unmarked false ceiling, fell into the lunchroom below and died of head injuries. There was no safety railing to warn him – or anyone else – of the danger. The call turned out to be a false alarm. He was 32.

Twenty-five years later, the JPMF is still going strong – raising public awareness about the importance of workplace safety for all workers, including emergency responders. Our current project in development is a documentary TV series entitled, “Complacent,” which will explore why 1,000 Canadian workers die every year as the result of an injury or illness sustained on the job … and thousands more suffer life-altering injuries or illnesses.

For further information on the JPMF’s safety initiatives please visit jpmf.ca.

If you are able to contribute a silent auction item or door prize for our May 20th event, your support would be greatly appreciated! We are able to issue your organization a charitable donation tax receipt – for the fair market value of the item/service you have donated.

For further information and/or to donate an item, please contact Harleigh Atkinson at: Harleigh@jpmf.ca

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May 20th Pub Night Tickets On Sale!

It’s pub night time again!

If you live in the Calgary area, we hope you can join us for a fun and informal evening of socializing, silent auction bidding and door prizes.

Find out all the latest about John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) campaigns and initiatives, or just come by and say hello.

Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Where: Limericks Traditional Public House (7304 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB)

Dress Code: Casual

Ticket price: $27 (includes meal & one drink)

Meal choices:

· Cheeseburger & fries & one drink (beer, wine, highball or non-alcoholic)

· Steak sandwich & fries & one drink (beer, wine, highball or non-alcoholic)

· Vegetarian option & one drink (beer, wine, highball or non-alcoholic)

Buy your tickets here!

We hope you can join us…there will be lots of door prizes and a silent auction.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ticket sales close on May 14th, so book your spot early!

About the JPMF

About Const. John Petropoulos & the JPMF

Calgary Police Const. John Petropoulos died on Sept 29th, 2000. John was investigating a break and enter complaint when he stepped through a false ceiling, fell nine feet into the lunchroom below and died of a brain injury. There was no safety railing to warn him of the danger; the complaint turned out to be a false alarm. He was 32.

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund was started shortly after John’s death by members of his recruit class. The JPMF is a Canadian charity that raises public awareness about workplace safety issues and educates people about why & how to ensure their workplaces and the roads are safer for everyone, including emergency responders.

Please visit jpmf.ca for details.