April 10, 2015 – National Post
How many times have you picked up a shovel and started digging because you were either landscaping, installing a deck or a fence, adding a garden or planting a tree? Did you know you could be breaking the law?
Most people don’t know they’re supposed to contact local authorities one week before doing any kind of digging on their property to make sure they don’t hit a gas line, or electrical, plumbing or other cables.
April is Safe Digging Month and that reminds us all — homeowners and contractors — why we need to call or click before we dig — at any time of the year.
To read the whole story online, see the National Post article.
A pdf of the article is available HERE.
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If you’re in Victoria or Castlegar and want to learn more, think about attending our Contractor Breakfasts coming this month.
Victoria on April 22nd — Register online here! Deadline is April 19th.
Castlegar on April 30th — Register online here! Deadline is April 28th.