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From the archives: A Winter’s Tale

In the small, slumbrous hours of a crisp January morning last winter, a tired Wayne Fowlie thankfully parked his pick-up truck in the parking lot of the King Edward Motel and retired to his cabin and to sleep. Only six short hours later, he returned to the truck to find a totally unwanted load — fifty nine inches of wet snow!

6 wheel drive, 6 wheel steer.

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Dec 2, 2021 - 4 years ago
Rural Infrastructure Projects Create Alberta Jobs

An investment of $31.5 million in 2021-22 will create 260 new jobs for Albertans and build rural communities for a bigger and brighter future. Budget 2021 includes $103.4 million in STIP funding over three years. Alberta’s government is investing heavily in its most important resource – its people.

“STIP funding will support rural and smaller urban municipalities with local transportation infrastructure,” said Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Transportation. “Now more than ever, strong infrastructure is vital to attracting investment, and this funding will help ensure they have the roads and bridges they need to grow sustainably, while also creating much-needed jobs.”

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Dec 2, 2021 - 4 years ago
Bombardier Proudly Introduces the New Challenger 3500 Aircraft

Bombardier is proud to present the industry’s best super mid-size business jet, the new sustainably designed Challenger 3500 aircraft. The latest evolution of Bombardier’s hugely successful Challenger platform was introduced to the market during an exclusive celebration in Montréal, Canada, and through a worldwide virtual launch.

Fully redesigned Challenger 3500 aircraft cabin introduces Bombardier’s revolutionary Nuage seat and has a lower cabin altitude

The next-generation Challenger 3500 aircraft, the evolution of the Challenger 350 aircraft, introduces a redesigned interior with intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features crafted to combine comfort with function. Further elevating the passenger experience, Bombardier’s exclusive and patented Nuage seat is included in the aircraft’s standard configuration – the first time a seat of this calibre is available in the super mid-size segment. As part of an overall focus on passenger wellness, this new business jet will provide a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft at 41,000 ft, representing a 31% improvement compared to its predecessor.

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Dec 2, 2021 - 4 years ago
Doosan Showcases DX62R-3 And DX85R-3 Mini Excavators

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, showcased two mini excavators ideally suited for rental customers during the 2021 American Rental Association (ARA) annual trade show and convention this past October.

Doosan DX85R-3 mini excavator

The Doosan DX62R-3 and DX85R-3 mini excavators were on display during the show, and Doosan staff were available so visitors could learn about each machine’s features.

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Dec 2, 2021 - 4 years ago
Case IH Introduces WD5 Series Windrowers

Case IH is introducing the WD5 series windrowers to its lineup of self-propelled harvesting equipment. These new models offer more consistent drydown and the fastest speeds in the industry, making them the most productive and efficient hay-harvesting solution on the market.

The WD5 series windrower is the most effective hay-harvesting solution on the market
New self-propelled windrower helps cut haying time with the fastest speeds in the industry.

WD5 series windrowers were engineered to help growers take on harvest windows with faster, more consistent drydown. With transport speeds up to 30 mph, operators can travel efficiently from farm to field. Haying time and costs are also cut with field speeds up to 20 mph.

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Dec 1, 2021 - 4 years ago
Artificial Intelligence To Benefit The Mining Industry

BEAP, a clean technology startup, and Norda Stelo, an established engineering firm, are joining forces to introduce artificial intelligence into the mining industry.

The $1.2 million project, supported by Investissement Québec as mandatary of the Government of Québec, seeks to solve a major issue for this industry: how to use artificial intelligence to predict failures and the lifecycle of a series of static assets, such as pipeline networks, conveyor lines and buildings.

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Dec 1, 2021 - 4 years ago