XA Security vs. True North
We taught them
what they know.
True North is newer, holds no industry body memberships, and lists no verifiable guard count or event volume. XA has been doing this in Calgary since 2004 — True North’s own founder trained here first.
We know where True North learned the business.
Several of True North's founders trained under XA. We're proud of what we built — proud enough that people wanted to replicate it. The original still runs the biggest events in Calgary.
There's a Stampede partner. And there are vendors.
XA Security is the Calgary Stampede's primary security partner. True North is listed as a vendor. At the world's largest outdoor rodeo, that distinction matters.
They call themselves 'completely new.' We've been here since 2004.
No founding year on their website. No guard count. No event volume. Twenty years of doing this in Calgary isn't a liability — it's the only number that matters.
They say 'better trained, better paid.' Show us the receipts.
Our team is built on proven experience. True North's team is built on marketing. That distinction matters when things go wrong.
2004
Founded in Calgary
600+
Guards on roster
20+
Years operating
24/7
Calgary & Edmonton
How we actually stack up.
| Criterion | XA Security | True North |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | ✓ 2004 — 20+ years | Not stated (recent) |
| Stampede role | ✓ Primary security partner | Listed as vendor |
| Guard headcount | ✓ 600+ on roster | Not stated |
| Guard tenure | ✓ Multi-year, coached culture | Not stated |
| Leadership access | ✓ Owners answer directly | Not stated |
| Insurance disclosure | ✓ Disclosed | Not mentioned |
| Acquisition risk | ✓ Never sold | Unknown |
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