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March 19, 2019
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Manitoba boosts municipal infrastructure funding

The Manitoba government will be distributing an additional $10 million in unconditional operating funding to rural municipalities as part of Budget 2019 to support their critical infrastructure needs.


Alberta to build new bridge on Highway 3 in Lethbridge

The eastbound Highway 3 bridge needs to be replaced to meet the needs of the growing Lethbridge population and to support critical commercial and industry activity.


U.S. GDP will lose $290 billion due to tariffs

The report, “The Economic and Industry Impact of Protectionism Tariffs on the Off-highway Equipment Sector,” estimates the impact of the Trump administration’s Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs.


Alberta increases oil production limits

Industry and markets will have greater certainty for making decisions by having production limit information two months in advance.


CMAA Overhead Crane Safety Conference coming soon

The CMAA Overhead Crane Safety Conference will deliver technology information and experiences from leading crane manufacturers, crane component suppliers, and engineering consultants for the safe and reliable operation of electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes.
 
 
Sponsor Spotlight 
 
Northern College

Crane & Hoisting Mobile Crane Apprenticeships First Period

There are endless career options for mobile crane operators. Mobile crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials, and large objects. Mobile crane operators service and operate booms mounted on crawlers or traveling, fixed, or climbing-type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast and jib. This program will prepare apprentice mobile crane operators for the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training First Period theory and practical examinations. The program is available throughout Alberta, including Lloydminster, Bonnyville, and Grande Prairie in spring 2019. >> Learn More
 
Featured News 
 
Featured News

Crane operator puts crane game to the test

Thane Tapley is in his 27th year in the crane industry. From his training in Ontario to the last 10 years working for Irving Equipment in New Brunswick, he’s seen it all – from construction to erecting wind energy farms and everything in between. But none of that could prepare him for his greatest challenge – trying to win stuffed toys from the arcade claw crane at a laundromat in Fredericton, N.B. » Read More
 
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Procore

What It Takes to Change a Skyline

When Clark Construction Management partnered with Mizrahi Developments to build the tallest building in Canada, they knew they needed a solution that would enable their team to manage such a large and complex project. Procore’s all-in-one platform gave their teams the ability to streamline and simplify everything from project management to quality and safety. [Check out this interactive experience] for a behind-the-scenes look into building, “The One,” and find out why Clark and Mizrahi chose Procore. >> Learn More
 
NEWS 
 
Cropac

Top 10 Under 40 program now accepting nominations!

From British Columbia and The Yukon to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Crane & Hoist Canada is searching Canada’s crane industry for the best and brightest young workers in the industry. » Read More

National Heavy Equipment Show 2019 fast approaching

Canada’s largest trade event for the heavy equipment industry is making its return to Mississauga’s International Centre this March 28 and 29. » Read More

Submissions for CRAC Safety Awards open!

The Crane Rental Association of Canada is accepting applications for its annual Safety Awards. » Read More
 
 
Events 
 

National Heavy Equipment Show

March 28-29, 2019
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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bauma 2019

April 8-14, 2019
Location: Munich, Germany
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SC&RA Annual Conference

April 23-27, 2019
Location: Carlsbad, Calif.
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