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  • Expired: Alberta Removes Licence Plate Stickers

    Expired- Alberta Removes Licence Plate Stickers

    Starting January 1, Albertans will no longer require expiry stickers on their licence plates as the province moves toward adopting reflective plates.
    Alberta’s government first required registration expiry dates to be visible on Alberta licence plates in 1974. Due to advances in technology, stickers marking the month and year of registration, as well as stickers for fleet vehicles and permanent trailers, will no longer be issued in 2021.
    “Alberta’s government has been looking for ways to improve and modernize the delivery of registry services for Albertans. By moving to reflective licence plates, expiry stickers become redundant and outdated. This common-sense change cuts red tape, aligns Alberta with other Canadian provinces, and saves taxpayers money,” said Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta.
    In fall 2021, Alberta will transition to high-definition reflective licence plates. The reflective plates are more easily scanned by automated licence plate readers, which will assist law enforcement agencies using that technology to validate licence plate registration at roadside.
    Reflective plates will be issued on a go-forward basis after the current stock of painted licence plates runs out in the fall.
    “Cutting red tape is just common sense. We are bringing Alberta’s government into the 21st century and moving at the speed Albertans deserve,” stated Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction.
    “Registry agents support this next step to modernizing the delivery of registry services. We applaud Minister Glubish for taking the initiative to make changes that will benefit Albertans and cut red tape,” said Rikki McBride, chief executive officer, Association of Alberta Registry Agents.
    Alberta drivers and vehicle owners will still be responsible for renewing their registration on time, and will still require a valid certificate of vehicle registration. Albertans can sign up to receive an electronic renewal notice through a registry agent, the Alberta Motor Association, or MyAlberta eServices.

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    Jan 4, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Then & Now: A 75-Year Journey

    As part of Supply Post’s 50 Year Celebration, we are reprinting interesting articles from past issues and catching up with old friends along the way. Read about Rollins Machinery’s 75 years in business below.

    Then & Now

    Article reprinted from Supply Post, June 1997

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    Jan 1, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Happy Anniversary To Us!

    First Issue of Supply Post April 1972
    First Issue of Supply Post April 1972

    In 2021, The Supply Post turns 50! We invite you to join us in our year-long celebration of 50 years of publishing for so many vibrant industries.

    Supply Post began fifty years ago as a new venture by my grandfather, T.R.C. (Ken) Kenward, in 1971. The paper started small and was focused almost exclusively on mining. The idea of a newspaper that served as a marketplace and news source for heavy industry in BC had turned into a reality. Most of the employees were family members with everyone doing two or three different jobs. Three generations later, we’re still here publishing in print right across Canada. Our focus has evolved from mining into forestry, construction, trucking, aggregates and more. For 50 years, we’ve matched up quality buyers with quality sellers.

    Starting this month, we will feature articles from five decades of The Supply Post; stories from the last 50 years that we know you will enjoy reading. For some of the articles, we have taken the time to do an “update” when possible. We will be running these special features all through 2021, along with profiles of long-time advertisers and industry influencers. We are blessed to have a number of advertisers who have graced our pages for more than 40 years without missing an issue. Our showcase of those companies will start with Rollins Machinery this month. 

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    Jan 1, 2021 - 5 years ago

  • Nova Scotia Company Develops ‘Smart’ Equipment For Safer Pipelines

    Nova Scotia Company Develops ‘Smart’ Equipment For Safer Pipelines

    Successful offshore and onshore oil and gas operations require well maintained pipelines. Making effective use of available technology such as Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIGs) that clean and inspect pipelines to prevent leaks and environmental damage is critical to the success of the sector. To this end Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovations like this, and businesses that are developing and commercializing technology to improve performance and protect the environment.

    Federal support for new inspection tool means more efficient and safer pipelines
    The Honourable Geoff Regan, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced an investment of $349,875 in Turbulent Research Incorporated. The funding, provided through ACOA, supports the commercialization of a new device to track PIGs technology and provide real-time data as they move through pipelines.
    Location data is communicated to customers such as pipeline operators, inline inspection companies and oil field service businesses with internet-connected devices. This enables them to quickly and accurately determine the exact location of defects such as cracks, dents, deformities and corrosion, reducing the time and cost of finding and correcting defects, while protecting the environment.
    With this support, Turbulent Research can increase its capacity to produce more PIGs detection devices at a lower cost and with shorter lead times. This is a critical requirement for the company’s commercial success as it pursues export opportunities.
    Today’s announcement is further proof of the Government of Canada’s commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative technology products that promote sustainable economic growth. This support is needed now more than ever as businesses work to recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Dec 31, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Werk-Brau Introduces Productivity Package

    Werk-Brau Introduces Productivity Package

    Werk-Brau’s Heavy Duty Excavator Buckets, when paired with a Progressive Linkage Thumb, and D-Lock Coupler, allow quick coupling for unparalleled versatility and productivity on any jobsite.  The Heavy-Duty Excavator Bucket is built to last with high quality T-1 steel utilized in all critical or high wear components, and heavy-duty horizontal wear straps protect the bucket bottom. Each bucket is engineered with tapered side plates and a dual taper radius that reduce wear and make dumping easier. When paired with the Progressive Linkage Thumb, the Heavy-Duty Excavator Bucket is ideal for material handling.  The D-lock allows operators to quickly, safely and reliably switch between attachments, so that the proper tool is always at hand.  With capacities from 3.5 to 40 MT, this Werk-Brau productivity package is ideal for land clearing, demolition work, rip rap, pipeline projects, and more.
    The Progressive Linkage Thumb features a full 180-degree range of motion, allowing it to match the bucket through its entire work cycle. Wear resistant and high strength steel is used in all critical and high wear components, and the strong, rigid skeletal structure increases torsion resistance. An induction hardened heavy duty cylinder rod and pivot pins ensure durability and long life of all components. The integrated collapsible linkage design also allows the thumb jaw unit to close further, preventing damage to the machine’s arm while in transport position. Each tine has a minimum of three points of grip to securely hold materials. Built-in linkage positional stops offer protection of the cylinder on both the inward and outward stroke, and cushioned cylinders promote smooth operation. The thumb’s Universal Linkage Pivot System allows for easy installation on any excavator arm without removing dipper arm linkage, cutting installation time in half.
    The D-Lock Coupler is a very simple mechanism with only six total parts and is the ideal complement to a Werk-Brau Bucket and Progressive Linkage Thumb.   Safety is assured as an automatic front lock locks the front pin in the event the rear pin is not secured.  The unlock process is designed to release only when the operator intends to do so, in a controlled and safe manner, eliminating accidental releases. Multi-pin centers and multi-pin diameters allow the coupler to pick up all attachments in the same weight class even with different pin diameters.  Its compact design improves machine performance.  With only two hydraulic lines required installation is simple, and since no greasing or lubrication is required, they are virtually maintenance-free.  These unique features and its wide-ranging capacity (from 2.5 to 90 MT) make Werk-Brau D-Link couplers one of the safest, most reliable hydraulic couplers in the world. 
    Werk-Brau manufactures a complete line of OEM and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, and crawler loaders.  Since 1947, they have been industry leading innovators, designing and producing specialty products for the heavy equipment industry.  Their products are sold through equipment dealers and distributors worldwide.  More than 70 years after their founding, the core principles of the company remain relevant - “provide customers with the utmost service, quality, and maintain the quality that bears the Werk-Brau name.”  For more information on Werk-Brau products,  contact Dale DeWeese at (800) 537-9561, or via e-mail at [email protected], or visit them online at www.Werk-Brau.com. 
    Source: Werk-Brau

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    Dec 30, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Women In Trucking Announces Its December 2020 Member Of The Month

    Women In Trucking Announces Its December 2020 Member Of The Month
    Mona Chisum, Driver Supervisor for TP Trucking, is Women In Trucking's
    Member Of The Month for December 2020.

     

    The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Mona Chisum as its December Member of the Month. She is the driver supervisor for TP Trucking.
    Chisum’s story began in 1988 when she drove her first truck. Teri and Amzel Butler owned a small logging company that Chisum’s husband at the time worked for as a log hauler. They lived on the job and Chisum’s husband watered the road at night with their 1956 Peterbilt water truck so it wouldn’t be as dusty the next day. One evening, Chisum tried driving the rig herself.
    “The minute I got my hands on the wheel, it felt like I was home,” said Chisum. 
    There weren’t many female drivers, especially log truck drivers at that time. Amzel Butler not only partnered with her husband in the company, but she was also a log truck driver.
    “Amzel is the reason I ventured into the transportation industry. My deep admiration for her was the catalyst that got me where I am today, the driver supervisor for TP Trucking,” said Chisum.
    Chisum thought driving a water truck off-highway in the evening hours was a far cry from being a truck driver. In 1990, she had two small children and needed a job that would help support her family. She decided to take the test to obtain her CDL. She spent a few weeks learning how to drive a logging truck. The pre-trip gave her some trouble at first, but ultimately she became a CDL holder.
    FV Martin Trucking hired Chisum, where she said it was like having 29 big brothers to learn from every day. While employed with FV Martin, she drove log trucks, flat beds, dump trucks and water trucks. She even experienced having one of their trucks as a tender on some forest fires.
    In 2002, Chisum became the safety director at FV Martin. She enjoyed this role because she wanted to help the drivers be the best they could be. During that time, she learned a lot about DOT and OSHA regulations and even taught some highway drivers to be log truck drivers. In 2004, after 14 years, she left FV Martin to work as the safety director for a growing refrigerated freight company, Cross Creek Trucking.
    “While there [at Cross Creek] I learned even more, but this time about life over the road. During that 11-year span I traveled cross country and learned to navigate big cities, manage my time to the best advantage, learned to live in a sleeper for several weeks at a time and saw some of the most beautiful sights in North America,” said Chisum.
    Then in 2015, Chisum joined TP Trucking for what she believes is a long-term career move. She started out as a flat-bed driver and is now the driver supervisor. Her job duties include helping with electronic logging and dispatch devices, on-boarding of new employees and equipment allocation, to name a few.
    For anyone, especially women, who are thinking about venturing into the trucking world, Chisum advises to remove the word “can’t” from your vocabulary.
    “When I started in this industry, there weren’t many women and it’s so nice to see more and more out on the roads. Just because you haven’t tried it doesn’t mean you can’t do it,” said Chisum. 
    She suggests to take the time and work on strengthening your weaknesses. If you’re not very good at backing, take the time in the middle of the day when no one is around to practice. If you’re nervous about navigating the urban areas, get out a map, use Google and a GPS so you’ll feel comfortable about where you’re going. 

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    Dec 29, 2020 - 5 years ago

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