Life in the Field: Stories from Canada’s Remote Winter Highways
The Northern Calling Working in Canada’s North is a unique experience. For over two decades, I’ve been building and maintaining ice roads, constructing winter highways, and ensuring that remote communities have access to essential supplies. These frozen routes are lifelines, connecting towns, mines, and energy projects to the outside world. Life in the field is […]
Balancing Development and Environmental Stewardship in the North
The Challenges of Northern Development Working in northern Canada has been both an incredible opportunity and a profound responsibility. Over more than 20 years as an ice road engineer and Arctic infrastructure specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how development can transform communities, create jobs, and improve access to essential resources. At the same time, I’ve witnessed […]