Pig catcher for pipeline, File photo KDG

The Trans Mountain expansion  is scheduled to begin its twinning of its existing line between Edmonton and Burnaby this September. The company has an enhanced website and are proclaiming that safety is its number one priority “every meter of the way. ” We live here and invite the many to watch and hold them to what they say. KDG

Getting ready for construction:

Trans Mountain is engaging with local communities and businesses to ensure non-local workers have a place to live while they’re working — either temporary camps or dispersed in hub communities through a mix of commercial and rental accommodation.
Trans Mountain will balance the positive impact of economic benefits for local accommodation, retail and service providers with the need to satisfy local concerns about increasing demand on accommodation and housing. source Trans Mountain newsletter.

Editor note, the expansion will involve over 5ooo workers.

On this Day: August 23d 1904

A patent is won for snow chains on autos.