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NHES 2022

ASGA Convention date changed; election still taking place

Due the ongoing spread of COVID-19 coronavirus cases, the Alberta Sand & Gravel Association (ASGA) has decided to reschedule its 2022 Convention from January 19 to 20 to March 30 to 31, 2022.


Ontario opens new, four-lane section of Highway 69

The Ontario government opened a new 14-km expansion of Highway 69 in the French River area, south of Sudbury.


Ammann renews commitment to sustainability

Ammann is undertaking a renewed urgency to accelerate environmentally friendly initiatives in the interest of global health.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
Mark Ellett

Top 10 Under 40: Mark Ellett, Terus Construction

Mark is a third-generation road builder and has been with the Colas Group since he was 16 years old when he started out as a general labourer. » Read more
 
TJ Hendriks

Top 10 Under 40: TJ Hendriks, SITECH

TJ Hendriks knows the value of a hard day’s work. The first job he had was working on a farm as a labourer before transitioning into the roadbuilding sector. » Read more
 
 
HEADLINES 
 

Cat packs new tech into the new 988K XE Wheel Loader

The new Cat 988K XE delivers up to 10 per cent faster downhill speed, improved rimpull and increased hydraulic breakout force for up to 5 per cent more production. » Read more

One more load: Shortage of skilled trades

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the threat of skilled trades shortages in the construction industry and the danger it poses to our economic recovery. » Read more
 
EVENTS 
 

Canadian Concrete Expo

Date: Feb. 17-18, 2022
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Quarry Tech Halifax

Date: April 26, 2022
Location: Goffs, Nova Scotia
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Quarry Tech Calgary

Date: October 19, 2022
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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