811 Coming to Canada?

CGA Wants 811 in Canada The Canadian Press is reporting that the Common Ground Alliance is pushing Ottawa to move towards the 811 system used in the US.  The article can be read by clicking here. Kodiak Drilling very much supports the push to having a true 1 Call...

Driller Killed

Locate Problem – Explosion – Death “Around 2:50 p.m. on June 7, the C&H drill team struck Enterprise’s pipeline, causing a 100-foot rupture. C&H auger truck operator James Neese was killed at the scene and eight others on the team were...
Newsletter Feedback

Newsletter Feedback

Locate Newsletter We have received some very positive feedback on our recent newsletter.  The July issue was devoted to utility locate issues and generated some positive feedback.  We have enclosed below, excerpts from some of the emails we received. Thanks for...
Bloor Street Explosion

Bloor Street Explosion

New Trial Ordered The legal saga surrounding the Bloor Street explosion continues, as a retrial was granted on April 14, 2010.  Anyone who has any involvement with borehole drilling and utility locates is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Bloor Street...