Market Outlook - Canadian Fuel Industry
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3y ago
What is going on in the petroleum industry? There has been a steady rise in gasoline prices within Canada starting from January of 2021 to now. This surge is not expected to let up this summer; thus, we are on track to reach or exceed the record high average monthly fuel price we saw in mid-2018 of 135.9 cents per litre. This is a huge increase from the prices we were seeing in April of 2020 when Canada hit a record low for its monthly average fuel price of 79.5 cents per litre. Canada has not exceeded these record highs since before 2015 and have not exceeded these record lows since before 2 ..read more
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Market Outlook - Alberta's Energy Sector & Geothermal Energy
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3y ago
As Alberta continues to seek out innovative clean energy alternatives, geothermal energy is quickly making a name for itself as an integral component of the future of Alberta’s energy sector. Alongside geothermal energy, hydrogen energy is also breaking out as one of the top contenders. Many countries including Canada have promised an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ban by 2040; thus, natural gas will no longer drive our engines. For Alberta to remain one of the worlds leading energy sectors it is imperative we look to environmentally sustainable alternatives, specifically, geothermal and hy ..read more
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Market Outlook - Lumber & Access Matting
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You Deserve More Durable Roads—Tough Cell Technology Is Here to Make That Happen
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by Marc Breault
4y ago
Roads, like all engineered structures, must stand up to the punishment of the elements and traffic. According to the 2019 Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC), “there are enough Canadian roads in poor condition to build a road almost halfway to the moon.” But just because this is the way things are, doesn’t mean it’s the way things must continue to be. Today, we’re going to explore how advancements in roadbuilding and geotechnical engineering technologies are enabling companies and governments around the world to build roads in ways that offer: Significant reductions in carbon emission ..read more
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Building New Routines: The Five Key Aspects of Physical Wellness
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by Leanne McLeer
4y ago
“If you always put limit on everything you do, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” — Bruce Lee For many of us, returning to the office means adopting new habits: Sanitizing our hands before and after touching objects, practicing physical distancing by staying six feet away from others, limiting the number of people in offices and boardrooms… the list goes on. While these changes are aimed at minimizing the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also a great opportunity ..read more
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World Environment Day 2020: Building a Biodiverse Future
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by Marc Breault
4y ago
From the air we breathe to the food we eat, the clothes we wear to the shelters in which we reside, nature is what grants us the luxury of living on this planet we all call home. Beyond the intrinsic good of caring for our planet, it's in our best interest to do so. So what do we need to do to ensure our planet's health for generations to come, both as individuals and organizations ..read more
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6 Tips to Help You Spot Quality (and Subpar) Access Mats Like a Pro
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4y ago
Acquiring access mats for a project is an expensive endeavour, so making sure you get high-quality matting the first time around is important. To do so, you need to know what you're looking for ..read more
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6 Easy Ways to Maintain Health and Wellbeing During COVID-19
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by Leanne McLeer
4y ago
These are truly unprecedented times for everyone. Staying indoors, physical distancing, home schooling, and working from home—none of these things would have been considered to be the “new normal” of our lives a month ago. We know staying home, whether for self-quarantine or social distancing purposes, is the right thing to do to help stop the spread. During these times, mindset plays a vital role in getting through this pandemic, both physically and mentally. Here are some tips I’ve put together to help all of us maintain our mental wellbeing during this unfamiliar time ..read more
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Access Granted in Buffalo Creek: A Trailer from Paradox
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5y ago
In a remote northern corridor of Alberta, Paradox worked around the clock to build an 11-kilometre access road for a large North American energy company. And this wasn’t your typical road build—this road needed to be built across extremely challenging terrain, made up largely of muskeg in a sensitive wetland area ..read more
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Earth Day 2020: 8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day and Support Climate Action from Home
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5y ago
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and this year's theme is climate action. It will be a unique celebration, as many countries around the world are observing stay-at-home orders to help flatten the COVID-19 curve. Positive environmental effects of these orders are already evident, notably bluer skies and increased wildlife activity in Canada and around the world. Sadly, adverse effects are also showing up, most significantly in the form of increased use of single-us plastics. The good and the bad all remind us that there are actions we can take to care for the earth, and what bett ..read more
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