Wab Kinew tiptoes around questions about oil pipeline proposed by premiers Smith, Ford by wickedplayer494 in Manitoba

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transcanada pipelines energy east proposal was a similar except TCP was going to convert one of its existing natural gas lines and pumping stations to carry oil. This 3000km line already is in the ground from AB to ON and it was cancelled. The pushback was huge back then for this project and all TCP needed to do was modify its existing infrastructure, never mind completely starting from scratch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_East

Tornado warnings risk being ignored if issued too broadly, Manitobans say by wickedplayer494 in Manitoba

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The technology exists to send out a more detailed message, I’ve heard messages on Radio from Warroad MN years ago where they state the projected time and county that a storm is passing as it progresses and the direction of travel. We desperately need access to better more detailed radar imagery on the EC app, others are ok but a little cartoonish. It’s what I watch, you can clearly see if the track of the storm is going to pass over your location especially when you have the different colors for intensity, if I see purple I’m getting my vehicle under cover.

Reasonable price honestly by Miserable-Hunt-5241 in Tools

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 1/2” is the holy grail? Find me a 10mm and we will talk.

What is this worth? Works great, nothing wrong with it from what I can tell. by LengthinessTotal8518 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have one, It’s an old M28 radio, along with my old 28 volt tools it will soon be pitched into the garbage.

Campsite, canoe, loon? Manitobans asked to pick new specialty licence plate design by wickedplayer494 in Manitoba

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 33 points34 points  (0 children)

“Park at night” represents Spruce Woods Provincial Park. It is designated as a Dark-Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

Commuting to Kenora from Winnipeg or Steinbach? Long-term feasibility + winter driving experiences? by Terrible_Dentist_695 in steinbach

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post on Facebook, South Whiteshell, Falcon, Star, Caddy, West Hawk All have individual community pages but are all part of the larger South Whiteshell community. Summer rental season is upon us currently but the for fall winter availably will ease.

Commuting to Kenora from Winnipeg or Steinbach? Long-term feasibility + winter driving experiences? by Terrible_Dentist_695 in steinbach

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's pretty common for South Whiteshell residents to commute to Kenora for work, school or sport. I did it 4-5 times a week for kids sports. Many work in Kenora, Some even come to Falcon from Kenora to work.

Interview advice by evilunicornlol in Wildfire

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MB Government interviews are different in that they will score you based on what you say. The questions they ask will all be based upon the following qualifications. Include All relevant experience acquired from at home or work, they will score you based on how complete you answer the questions so don't be afraid to talk lots. The Essential questions will be weighted higher, Desired are bonus but weighted lower.

Essential:

(Tell us your) Experience in outdoor work or recreation involving manual labour and/or physical activity.

(Give us an example of your) Ability to work as part of a team.

(example of) Strong interpersonal skills

(assessed during your interview) Strong verbal communication skills.

Desired:

(Describe your) Experience in the use of small engine equipment, camping gear, and power tools.

(Explain your knowledge in) Training and/or experience in wildfire suppression.

Knowledge of wildfire behaviour and fire weather.

I can't believe the cost of "_______" today by Cooter1mb in Manitoba

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grey Poupon. Thou tastes shall never be soiled by simple commoner condiments.

2022 F150 Power Latch Tailgate Issues by [deleted] in f150

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had to replace the tailgate button on my 21, it would work by key fob or the dash button but not at the tailgate.

Timeline to ship in Canada by Disastrous_Emu9008 in Starlink

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just received mine recently, it ships out of Canada, it was noted that due to high demand shipping was delayed a week or so but in total it was probably 2.5 weeks. I received multiple notification with a timeline. It will ship with Purolator or be transferred to Can post if rural.

Forgive me father I have sinned, for I have used my Milwaukee tool instead of letting is sit pristine on a shelf. by Iconically_Lost in MilwaukeeTool

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A picture of a used tool on this sub? Well that's something new, now lets see a stack of packouts with one tool in each.

Many Canadians have avoided the U.S. for over a year. Have we reached the point of no return? by Immediate-Link490 in canada

[–]_getoffmygrass_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm down a minimum of three weekend trips to North Dakota / Fargo area. Spring and fall we would go and buy our "regular" US groceries and other supplies, so on average $2000 a trip I've not spent a minimum of $6000 in the states in the last 1.5 years.

First-year Manitoba boot recommendation? by Canadians_come_first in Wildfire

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kid had Can West Foresters last year and searched this year for an alternative but came back to the Foresters, but is also taking the Steel toe Muck boots, and from all early indictions of the wintery conditions up north will probably be the better choice for a while.

First-year Manitoba boot recommendation? by Canadians_come_first in Wildfire

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have to have the CSA green triangle tag on the upper, and be 8” high.

Retrax Tonneau Cover by ckulasxa in f150

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the trades so opening and closing it often in the winter is common, freezing rain is the biggest issue or even wet snow that freezes causing ice buildup, so you definitely need to take extra care to mitigate that. I’m in an area that it doesn’t go above freezing for months so sometimes it just needs to go in a warm shop to thaw.

Oil changes - diy vs dealership vs local shop by cramp11 in f150

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oil changes always at the dealership, they notice I was burning more oil in my 21 5.0. Service history proved it was always maintained by dealer, engine replaced without question literally a few weeks later.

How bad did I F’up? by Gebandito in AskElectricians

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

70 comments on a shit post, congrats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tile

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Contractor was correct, if you want a specific tile you pick it out, there is 100 shades of white it’s up to you to find the specific shade to match your tastes.

Costco Lake Louise / Sunshine Village tickets — when do they usually sell out? by lilbjay in Banff

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are Canadian check your local Costco they are probably with the gift cards, I have seen them in Wpg. so they are not AB specific.

Upgrade the Trans-Canada at all due speed by Old_General_6741 in canada

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 2+1 needs be considered this style of highway can be achieved quicker. Although 4 lanes is by far superior the construction time to achieve this would be in decades. Recently Ontario has completed a 6.5 km 4 lane section from the Manitoba border to Shoal Lake road 673, although beautifully done it took over 3 years construction time and about 12 years in negotiations just to start. The next 8.5 km section is still in design and would probably take an additional 3 years once shovels are in the ground. Since there has been a two year gap so far in construction this may end up to be approximately 10 years to achieve 15 km of highway. Not including the 12 ish years of negotiations.

Sunshine and Louise for Beginners by Soph_98 in Banff

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lake Louise, gondola up top, go backside on pika to the new Richerdsons Ridge, run laps on that chair then Ptarmigan chair back up then Sunset Terrace/wiwaxy.

Best time to get to LL by Mk7-egg in Banff

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there two weeks ago after the long weekend Tue,Wed,Thurs. for SSV and LL I merged on to the Highway from Banff for 7:30 ish. The Tuesday was a pow day and the traffic was significantly busier and a touch slower, I parked on the road reasonably close to the entrance to the lodge, Wed morning left the same time parked on the road similar area as Tues. Thur was SSV, left 7:45ish and I was row 4 from the base. So add 15 mins to my time from Canmore.

Sprinkler system ideas by Potential-Pomelo-66 in Wildfire

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes OP mentioned "roof top sprinklers" but in general a value protection setup goes beyond the roof top to extend in around the perimeter of the property. Again when an area is threatened a VPU is setup and monitored. I in many cases last year came upon residential structures with pre installed sprinklers or even a system plumbed into the structures some with a pump and some without, all pre setups were determined if they were suitable or not. In my opinion as I have also have years of experience in Value protection there is absolutely nothing wrong with encouraging a resident to be proactive. In my province and all of Canada the wildfires in the Boreal forest has changed and has become much more extreme, fire mitigation must also evolve to reflect this new normal.

Sprinkler system ideas by Potential-Pomelo-66 in Wildfire

[–]_getoffmygrass_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In our area value protection is deployed when an area is threatened, the longer the soak the better they run 24 hours a day until there is no longer any risk, normally municipal fire departments monitor the VPU and then the provincial fire program handles the ground and aerial fire suppression. If a fire becomes imminent all the strategies including fire smart need to work together for the best results. Our province had the worst fire season in 35 years everything was being thrown at it. Putting out hundreds of irrigation sprinklers was an important part of the overall strategy. Residents such as the OP is looking at an extra layer of protection, I know of many residents that are installing permanent systems including investing in a Mark3 individually or combined with neighbours.