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Industry News - October, 2021

  • Syncrude Readies For Historic ‘Retirement’ Of Dam

    It’s a “retirement” nearly 10 years in the making after almost 40 years of service. And it marks a significant milestone for Syncrude and the oil sands industry.

    Syncrude Readies For Historic ‘Retirement’ Of Dam

     


    Syncrude has submitted the closure completion report for Coke Cell 5 (CC5) to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Once accepted, Syncrude will remove CC5 from its list of dams.

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    Oct 29, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • From the archives: Thing Big! Win Big!

    As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we are reprinting some interesting articles from issues past. This article first appeared in Supply Post Newspaper, July/August 1995 issue.

    It’s time for Vancouver Community College Educational Foundation’s annual Truck Lottery. And this year’s grand prize is better than ever!

    From the archives: Thing Big! Win Big!
    Tor Bengtson Photography

     

    Worth $120,000, the grand prize is a top of the line, custom made 1996 Western Star Truck (4964F). “This project inspired our best detail painters in the Kelowna plant,” says Dave Polack, President of Orion Western Star, the dealership through which the Foundation has purchased the truck. “they have used all their creative talent and selected a pearlized purple base with a unique splash design. This truck will look hot going down the highway.”

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    Oct 28, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • From the archives: Partner At Blanche

    From the archives: Back in the 1980s, we loved including our customers' furry employees in the newspaper!

    From the archives: Partner at Blanche

    Blanche Equipment is now Langley Excavator Parts Exchange. Check out their listings on SupplyPost.com here, or visit their website.

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    Oct 28, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • From the archives: John Deere’s New Dealer

    A new dealer has been named by John Deere Ltd. For B.C.’s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The company is Coast Tractor. President of the company is Peter J. Kelly.

    From the archives: John Deere’s New Dealer

    From the archives: John Deere’s New DealerBoth Coast Tractor and Peter Kelly are names familiar in the heavy equipment industry in British Columbia.

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    Oct 28, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • From the archives: Supply Post's Halloween Cover

    From the archives, October 2002 — When the goblins in the Supply Post production dept. tried to sneak in this hilarious, Halloween-themed cover, to see if anyone was paying attention. “We also changed the names of the advertisers. Skreenquip became Screamquip, and so on,” admitted the goblin. “I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for you meddling kids!” the un-identified goblin wrote, in its recently self-published autobiography, Newspapers I Have Haunted

    Supply Post Fake Cover October 2002

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    Oct 28, 2021 - 3 years ago

  • New Pyramex Atrex Eyewear Protects Like A Goggle With The Look Of Stylish Sunglasses

    Safety trumps all when onsite. But who says you can’t have style too? Check out the new Pyramex Atrex eyewear which look like sunglasses but offer all the protection against the elements of a goggle. With multiple frame styles and lens options, choose something that fits both your safety and style needs. 

    New Pyramex Atrex Eyewear Protects Like A Goggle With The Look Of Stylish Sunglasses

     


    The Atrex glasses feature soft foam padding that works to keep out airborne debris and wind – like a goggle. This unique foam padding provides protection against even the finest particles or eye-drying winds and creates a comfortable environment for the wearer’s eyes. It also prevents peripheral light intrusion, for superior optical clarity in all conditions. Ultra-lightweight, the frames are constructed of hard-wearing polycarbonate. The nosepiece is made from thermoplastic rubbers (TPR) and the temples co-injected with polycarbonate and thermoplastic elastomer foam for a comfortable fit. 

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    Oct 27, 2021 - 3 years ago

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