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  • B.C. Embarks On New Approach To Old Forests

    BC Embarks On New Approach To Old Forests

     

    The B.C. government is taking a new, holistic approach as a first step for the benefit of all British Columbians to protect old-growth forests.
    This will include the protection of nine areas throughout the province, totalling almost 353,000 hectares.
    In a break from the divisive practices of the past, government will engage the full involvement of Indigenous leaders and organizations, labour, industry and environmental groups to work together in conserving biodiversity while supporting jobs and communities, especially on the coast and Vancouver Island. The actions government is taking are informed by the independent panel report, A New Future for Old Forests.
    “For many years, there has been a patchwork approach to how old-growth forests are managed in our province, and this has caused a loss of biodiversity. We need to do better and find a path forward that preserves old-growth forests, while supporting forest workers,” said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “Those who are calling for the status quo to remain are risking crucial biodiversity loss, while those who are calling for immediate moratoriums on logging are ignoring the needs of tens of thousands of workers. Our government believes in supporting workers, while addressing the needs of old-growth forests, and these values will guide our new approach.”
    In July 2019, government appointed panel members Garry Merkel and Al Gorley to lead an old-growth strategic review. They gathered input and examined old-growth management from a variety of perspectives. On April 30, 2020, they submitted 14 recommendations to the Province in their report.
    Merkel and Gorley outline a four-phased process government should undertake to develop and implement an old-growth strategy. The strategy consists of immediate actions in the first six months, near-term actions over six to 12 months, mid-term actions over six to 18 months and long-term actions over 18 to 36 months.

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    Nov 26, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • New Front-Mount Snowblower Attachment For Bobcat Compact Tractors

    New Front-Mount Snowblower Attachment For Bobcat Compact Tractors

    Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment, is expanding its compact tractor attachment offering with the new front-mount snowblower. The front-mount snowblower – available in 49-inch and 62-inch widths – is positioned in front of the machine, rather than behind on a 3-point hitch. The front-mounted attachment provides customers a more comfortable way to clear snow around acreages or barns as they do not need to turn around in their seat to monitor the performance of the attachment.
    Features include a two-stage blower design and hydraulic rotating chute to direct snow wherever operators want it. Adjustable skid shoes help scrape the pavements clean or can be set higher to remove snow from gravel lots or driveways. A bolt-on reversible cutting edge is included for added durability.

    How It Works
    The front-mounted snowblower is driven from the mid-power-take-off (PTO) –   which transfers the power from the compact tractor engine to the snowblower – and connected via a lift kit. Operators can hydraulically raise and lower the snowblower and redirect the discharge chute using the joystick. 

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    Nov 25, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Kenworth T680 Features Stunning Beautiful Design for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

    Kenworth T680 Features Stunning Beautiful Design for US Capitol Christmas Tree Tour
    Photo credit: James Edward Mills / Kenworth

     

    A Kenworth T680 is now adorned with a stunning exterior graphics design and in Colorado to begin the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour.
    The 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 55-foot tall Engelmann Spruce.
    Apex Transportation in Henderson, Colo., is using the T680 to transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the November 5th tree-harvesting ceremony in the Uncompahgre National Forest to Washington, D.C. The T680 with the beautiful design will transport the 55-foot Engelmann Spruce on a nearly 2,000-mile journey, which will include a series of outdoor community celebrations, primarily within the state of Colorado.
    The graphics package features a decorated Christmas tree and the U.S. Capitol Building, 14,023-foot Wilson Peak in Colorado’s Uncompahgre National Forest, and “From Colorful Colorado to America’s Front Steps.” This year’s logo, placed on the T680 roof, incorporates the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree theme “Experience Your Nature,” names of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests in western Colorado, and Colorado state flag.
    The Kenworth T680 is being driven by Theron Schmalzried and William “Butch” Hanna of Apex Transportation, a Colorado leader in flatbed trucking and specialty transportation services. Schmalzried and Hanna have 42 years and 41 years, respectively, of truck driving experience. Schmalzried has spent 23 years with Apex Transportation, while Hanna has driven for the company for 17 years.
    The Kenworth T680 is equipped with a 76-inch sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain featuring the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission, and PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles. The truck is also specified with Kenworth’s “Driver’s Studio” with 180-degree passenger swivel seat and 90-degree rotating table, Kenworth Diamond VIT interior, premium Kenworth GT703 seats, predictive cruise control, Kenworth Nav+HD system, liftable lower bunk and stowable upper bunk, and Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics.
    This marks the seventh consecutive year that a Kenworth truck will deliver “The People’s Tree.”
    For more information, visit the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree website (www.uscapitolchristmas
    tree.com    ). 

    Kenworth T680 Features Stunning Beautiful Design for US Capitol Christmas Tree Tour
    Photo credit: James Edward Mills / Kenworth

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    Nov 24, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Inland And CASE CE Launch CharityDRIVE

    Inland and CASE CE Launch CharityDRIVE

    Since 2016, the Okanagan Dream Rally has endeavored to positively influence the lives of thousands annually. Inland and CASE Construction Equipment, alongside the August Group and omni.auto, have participated in this immensely special supercar charity, putting a smile on the faces of children in need—and helping raise more than $1.7 million dollars for the Ronald McDonald House and other local charities the past four years.
    Due to the impact of COVID-19 throughout the B.C. community, however, the Okanagan Dream Rally has been postponed for 2020. The repercussions are massive. This one-of-a-kind event was estimated to prospectively raise over $1 million this year alone for special needs children.
    But that’s not where this story ends. Not by a long shot.
    The Inland/CASE Construction Equipment CharityDRIVE is gearing up to fill the void left by the Dream Rally’s unavoidable absence this year. With the Ronald McDonald House of British Columbia and Yukon operating as an independent, locally-owned charity, they rely entirely on the support and generosity of the community. 
    The charity’s goal is to raise $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House during these uniquely challenging times. Inland and CASE Construction Equipment is donating $10,000 to seed the initiative, in addition to donating $250 per unit sold and matching donations up to an additional $10,000.

    Win The Supercar Experience Of A Lifetime
    When you donate to the Ronald McDonald House OR make a purchase of CASE Construction Equipment this year, you’ll be put in the driver’s seat to win a Supercar Experience unlike any other.
    Actually, it’s even better than that: With your donation or purchase, you’ll be entered to win your choice of one of two Supercar Experiences, each generously offered by Brent Marshall of omni.auto and Matt August of August Luxury Motorcars.

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    Nov 23, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies

    LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies

    LaPrairie Group of Companies, a Canadian-owned, full-service crane and transportation and logistics announces the acquisitions of Entrec Alberta Ltd. and Capstan Hauling, both divisions of Entrec Corporation – a crane and specialized transportation solutions provider.
    Through the acquisitions, Entrec and Capstan will become subsidiaries of the LaPrairie Group of Companies and be managed and operated as separate businesses.
    “We look forward to the added value that these acquisitions will bring. Through the offering of jack and slide services, additional transport trucks and a modern fleet of platform heavy haul trailers, we will be in a position to offer a one stop solution to existing and new customers in these complimentary industries,” said Scott LaPrairie, President and CEO of LaPrairie Group of Companies. “These additions will allow us a total load haul and place of oversized Alberta-manufactured oil and gas plant modules, contributing significantly to the transport effectiveness in the oil and gas sectors in Western Canada.”

    LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies
    For over 25 years, Entrec has provided safe, innovative crane and specialized transportation solutions for Canadians, routinely working with over-weight and over-size cargo within the oil sands, Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”), conventional oil and gas, mining, petrochemical, pulp and paper, infrastructure, refining, and power generation industries. Acquired by Entrec Corporation in 2018, Capstan has been providing oil and gas heavy haul transportation and picker truck services for over 18 years to the natural resources industry in Alberta and British Columbia.

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    Nov 20, 2020 - 5 years ago

  • Utility Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of C.R. England, Inc.

    Utility Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of C.R. England, Inc.

    Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers is pleased to congratulate its customer C.R. England on their 100th Anniversary.
    Founded in 1920, C.R. England is a refrigerated trucking and transportation company located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. in conjunction with 1580 Utility Trailer presented CR England a Utility 3000R® refrigerated trailer. The trailer features Hendrickson ULTRAA-K®, TIREMAAX® Pro, Bendix® Air Disc Brakes on Conmet Preset plus alum hubs, Thermo King S-600 refrigeration unit, and a custom 100th anniversary graphics package.
    “When you think about C.R. England, our dealership and Utility, you will see 10 generations across 3 families and 3 separate businesses all working together to achieve success,” said Justin Deputy, President of 1580 Utility Trailer. “We’ve been blessed to have a strong relationship with C.R. England for nearly 40 years and witness their ongoing success.”
    Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Utility added, “We are proud to gift this commemorative trailer to C.R. England. We recognize them as one of the top leaders in the refrigerated transportation industry and congratulate them on this great achievement.”
    C.R. England services include National, Mexico, and Regional Truckload service in addition to Dedicated and Intermodal services. For more information about C.R. England, visit www.crengland.com. 

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    Nov 19, 2020 - 5 years ago

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