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Listen-in to Pit & Quarry magazine’s new bi-weekly podcast series. Our hosts, editors Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski break down the latest print issue, provide industry updates and give you a behind-the scenes look into the people, operations and news affecting our aggregate world. You’ll hear exclusive in-studio and remote interviews from a wide range of industry influencers. For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly U.S. and Canadian aggregate processing information ...
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The Northern Region of Canada is an unbelievable place. A place that exists outside of the regular day to day understanding of life for most people. It is a place of extremes, from weather, remoteness, beauty, logistics, to costs, community and adventure. This kind of environment does not create soft people. Living & working in the North has given me the great pleasure of meeting and getting to know these extraordinary individuals. On Breaking Ice we will sit down and talk unfiltered with pe ...
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Bill Braden - Story Telling & Photography, The evolution of the craft.
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Bill Braden is a photographer, storyteller and writer. He is a longtime resident of Yellowknife and has built his career there since his youth. Bill and I have worked together briefly and have enjoyed sharing ideas, techniques and talking about photography together. Join us for a discussion about his current projects, his origin story and how techn…
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Episode 18: Interview with Kimball Equipment CEO Kirk Rainbolt
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P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take an inside look at the rise of the mega dealer on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” presenting an interview with Kimball Equipment CEO Kirk Rainbolt. Rainbolt, whose company has 12 locations across seven Western states, provides insights into the making of the mega dealer, the power dynamic between dea…
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Episode 17: Command Alkon's Michael Hoagland, HaulHub Technologies' Michael Gallant
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P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski talk technology in the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Michael Hoagland with Command Alkon and Michael Gallant with HaulHub Technologies join the show to discuss the latest software and technology from their respective companies. Hoagland addresses how utilizing the cloud can provide producers with accurate,…
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Mary Pierot & George Grandjamb - Fort Good Hope Forest Fire Evacuation, Gratitude & Community
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On June 15th 2024 a fire was noticed outside of the community of Fort Good Hope. Over the course of the day it grew to the point where a community evacuation was necessary. This effort was multifaceted, residents were moved by air and water, some headed out to their camps but many were flown to the neighbouring communities. I had the pleasure to si…
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Paulie Chinna - Serving as an MLA, Life after the elections & What's next?
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This week we were able to sit down with Paulie Chinna, our former MLA who just recently finished up her first term in office. We get into her experience of being an MLA, what that was like for her through the numerous challenges she faced over her 4 years in office. What life has looked like since the most recent election and now where she has set …
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Danny Gaudet - Chasing Legends, Community Leadership & Meaning
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Danny Gaudet is the Ɂekw’ahtı̨dǝ́ (Chief) of Délı̨nę. He has lived in the Sahtú for his whole life and was instrumental in negotiating the self government agreement between Délı̨nę and the Federal Government. We had the opportunity to hear about his background, understand what motivates him and how he views leadership. We talk about what we enjoys …
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Episode 16: Mine permitting, water management, screening and more
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On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski are joined by several guests. First, hear from Ben Black and Randy Kunz of Geologic as they discuss mine permitting, how they are utilizing the latest technology for their business and the current perception of the aggregate industry. Xylem’s Ken Albaugh also joins the show t…
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Robbie Craig - Art Heists, Daring to follow what inspires you & Entrepreneurship
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This week we sit down with Robbie Craig. Robbie is a prolific artist and painter based out of Yellowknife NWT. His art depicts the North and does so in such an incredible style that really captures it's spirit and essence. Through the medium of acrylic painting, he uses bold colours and lines to portray his vision. On this episode we talk about his…
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Episode 15: Insights from Capital Aggregates, TerraSource Global & TCI Manufacturing
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On the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski bring you a trio of interviews from companies based out of the Midwest. First, hear from Chris Williams and Jamie Jones of Capital Aggregates (Jefferson City, Missouri) as they discuss what is driving construction materials demand in their region. The duo also hits on the lat…
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Frank Pope - Immigrating to Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company & Loving the North.
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Frank Pope is the mayor of Norman Wells, In this episode we cover his journey through history, arriving in Canada and how his life / career progressed. When and how he got to know the Sahtu, and his optimism for the future of the region.By Josh Ferguson
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Episode 14: Interviews with George Sidney, Matt Dibble, Clement Cazalot and Donny Barnas
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P&Q presents brand-new industry interviews on the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper.” Matt Dibble of Dibble Equipment sits down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to talk about the state of the aggregate industry, what’s driving construction materials demand, and how more people can be attracted to the industry. Additionally, you’ll hear from Clement Cazalot …
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Episode 13: Interviews with Hall of Famers Tom Hill, Neil Hise
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The latest episode of "Drilling Deeper" features interviews with two of the newest members of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. P&Q's Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski sat down in Nashville ahead of AGG1 with Summit Materials founder Tom Hill and Neil Hise, the former owner and president of Cemco. Hill and Hise both shared stories from their many years in…
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Mathieu Gallant - Recovering From Service, Moving North & Black Jack Fishing
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Mathieu Gallant is the Owner of Black Jack Fishing. He spends his summers on Great Slave Lake with clients, catching some of the biggest fish they have ever seen. Today, we learn more about Mathieu's past, what brought him to the North & how fishing was so critical for his transition to civilian life after his service in the Canadian Military.…
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Charles McNeely - Growing up in the Sahtu, SSI & the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
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Charles McNeely is the Chairperson for The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. We talk about his experience growing up in the Sahtu, living off the land, and how his life changed to now working as the Chair of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. We talk about the impact the Mackenzie Valley Highway could have on the region and how it would help bolster…
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Episode 12: Exhibitors, attendees reflect on AGG1 2024
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Join Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski as they unpack their thoughts and reactions from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Kevin and Jack were joined by a variety of AGG1 attendees and exhibitors at the Pit & Quarry booth. In this episode, you'll hear from these aggregate industry members and what they …
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Tyson Doonan - Aircraft Maintenance, Rotational Work, Teamwork & Mentoring
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This week I had the opportunity to sit down with a friend of mine Tyson Doonan. He is a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who just finished up his work with North-Wright after spending two years doing rotational work. He is passionate about his work, travel and photography and is now moving to the island of Antigua to embark on the next chapter of his …
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On the latest episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack provide insights into this year's AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Neil Schmidgall, the founder of Superior Industries who was enshrined into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame in 2015, joins the show to discuss the Hall, AGG1 2024 and much more. Later in the show, Kevin and Jack discuss the differ…
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Episode 10: Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Preview
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In the latest episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski look ahead to the 2024 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which takes place March 24 in Nashville. The two P&Q editors also break down the history of the Hall of Fame while providing insights into this year's class. Listen as Kevin and Jack discuss the impact Tom Hil…
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Pit & Quarry's Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski are back in Cleveland following the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to unpack their final thoughts for an episode of "Drilling Deeper." Additionally, John Scepaniak of Wm. D. Scepaniak joined Kevin to discuss how the company fared in 2023, its approach to the workforce, what the company has see…
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Pit & Quarry's Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski sat down at PGA National Resort immediately following the 2024 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to unpack their initial thoughts for an episode of "Drilling Deeper." Additionally, Thomas Haun with Turner Mining Group joined Kevin to discuss his experience over the years at the Roundtable, technology,…
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Episode 7: Safety and health in aggregates
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In the latest episode of “Drilling Deeper,” Pit & Quarry’s Kevin Yanik and Jack Kopanski take a deep dive on safety and health as it relates to the aggregate industry. Kevin and Jack detail how safety evolved in recent decades as value No. 1 for producers, discussing the tremendous gains made in pits and quarries and where industry leaders are focu…
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Kevin and Jack discuss several trends that emerged or grew in 2023 and how they might carry over into 2024. Specifically, hear the impact that digitalization, sustainability and automation could have this year. Check out episode 6 now! For 107 years, Pit & Quarry magazine has been the premier monthly aggregate processing information source. Through…
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Episode 5: 2023 reflections; 2024 outlook
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Happy New Year, Drilling Deeper listeners! In the first episode of 2024, Kevin Yanik hosts a solo episode in which he looks back at developments that drove 2023’s performance including production totals, pricing, construction starts, the supply chain and more. Additionally, Kevin shares his insight on how he expects factors such as digitalization, …
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Episode 4: P&Q on the road; stories of the year
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On the final 2023 episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack look back on their fourth-quarter travels and what’s ahead in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, the two discuss the developments that emerged as their aggregate industry stories of the year for 2023. There is so much more to hear on this episode of Drilling Deeper. Give it a listen…
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Episode 3: Dirt World Summit; economic update
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In this episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack recap their experience at the inaugural Dirt World Summit, hosted by Build Witt. Hear about key talking points from the summit including workforce retention and attraction, leadership, employee mental health and more. Also, Jack shares his takeaways from a recent conversation with Ken Simonson, chi…
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Episode 2: Supply chain; the evolution of an industry
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In this episode of Drilling Deeper, Kevin and Jack talk about how the supply chain has changed over the last several years. They discuss what producers, manufacturers and dealers are doing to right-size the supply chain, as well as how equipment is moving – or not moving – in different sections of the industry. Also, Kevin shares insights from his …
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In this first episode of Pit & Quarry's new podcast, Drilling Deeper, editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik and managing editor Jack Kopanski introduce themselves and lay the groundwork for what their podcast will touch on. Hear how Kevin and Jack got their starts at Pit & Quarry, about their experiences with the magazine and what they hope listeners will ta…
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