De-mistify Sewage Tanks For Your Acreage or Farm A COMMON SEPTIC SYSTEM SITUATION It was the first time building his own house. Eric Clark had just bought 2 acres on the outskirts of town, where he planned on building a 3-bedroom home for him and his family. Eric chose everything he thought he needed for his new home. The contractors were hired and he was ready to see construction begin. But when [...]
How controlling airborne particles can vastly improve conditions on farm feedlots, lumber mills, construction sites and mine quarries HOW IS DUST CREATED? Dust can come from natural processes including erosion of rocks and soil, and pollen from plants. Human activities such as construction, manufacturing, and vehicle emissions contribute significantly to dust generation. Dust particles vary in size, with smaller particles being more easily suspended in the air and capable of traveling [...]
Typical Challenges in Orchards Managing an orchard comes with several challenges. Pest and disease control is a constant battle to protect trees and ensure high-quality fruit. Weather fluctuations, including extreme temperatures and storms, can harm tree health and productivity. Adequate water management, by balancing irrigation and drainage, is crucial for optimal growth. Nutrient management requires regular monitoring and adjustments to maintain soil fertility. Pruning and training trees for proper structure and fruit production [...]
A Growing Trend Wildfires across Canada destroy an average of 2.5 million hectares yearly, frequently costing the country over a billion dollars annually. And this is a growing trend: as of June 2023, there have already been 2,727 fires this year, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre – roughly two times more than in 2022. "Unfortunately, the fire season this year started earlier and has been more widespread [...]
THE FATE OF CHILLIWACK'S PINK CAR Conversations have been growing in Chilliwack around an iconic landmark, "THE pink car." Whether a local to the city or just passing through, many have seen that pink car sitting 25 feet in the air, just off the highway by the Lickman Road exit - 116. So, the question lies, what will happen to the well-loved Pink Car? With the purchase of what once was Pick-A-Part, [...]
THE NEED FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS Water Usage and Waste Generation Humans use a lot of water: besides what we eat and drink, an average adult in North America uses about 300 litres a day. This large amount, along with waste, must be effectively managed to prevent contamination and promote sanitation. City Sewer System and Treatment Plants So where does it all go? For most people, the waste disappears down their [...]
Large, 10,000 sq ft Facility with Fresh Retail, Office and Design Centre Southern Irrigation is excited to announce our old, small Kamloops store (previously Highlands Irrigation) has been redeveloped to a new, larger building and location. This new, ground-up build has more retail space to showcase the broad range of water solutions that Southern Irrigation carries and has more office space which will include improved design services for customers. Like the products Southern [...]
PIVOT IRRIGATION PROJECT FOSSEN AIR LTD. BAR 7 RANCH Bar 7 Ranch, recipient of BC's 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award, has worked with Southern Irrigation to upgrade their yields and save labour with Lindsay Zimmatic Pivots. Transcript “My name is Doug Fossen, and our ranch name is Fossen Bar 7 Ranch. We’ve ranched here in Rock creek with my wife, three girls, and my mom and dad. We have a cattle [...]
Raising Beef The life of a beef cow is usually split into two stages: cow-calf operation and feedlots. During cow-calf operation, cows are bred to give birth to calves. The calves are born around 60-100 lbs and will nurse off of their mother for the next 6 to 8 months. Eventually, the calf will start to graze alongside its mother until it is weaned from milk entirely. At this point, the life of [...]
Expanding to Serve our Customers in Northern Alberta Southern Irrigation believes that our customers deserve to do business with a company that will supply them with quality products, high inventory, expert advice, and excellent customer service. We put this statement to action in early 2019 when we established our third location in Red Deer, Alberta. Our branch in Lethbridge had grown rapidly, and it was becoming difficult to give our customers [...]
