Canada North Resources Expo 2017

— Photo courtesy www.cnre.ca

The Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) is an exciting weekend that showcases all things new in the energy industry. The focus includes oil and gas, forestry, mining, and power procedures. There will also be exhibits for heavy construction and project infrastructure. Essentially, the CNRE promises an information packed weekend for all in attendance.

Moira Pellerine has helped organize Canada North Resources Expo for the past few years. She is excited to unveil the four acres of both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, booths, and demonstration space. “This is the third year of the Canada North Resources Expo,” she said. “It was previously a volunteer-run event.” Recently, Master Promotions Ltd. took over the show to provide a bigger and better experience to those attending. This year especially will be a must-attend weekend. “It’s an exciting show to put on,” said Pellerine. “It has lots of moving parts.”

We spoke with Moira Pellerine, the Marketing & Operations Manager for the CNRE to get the run down for our readers.

When will the CNRE happen?

Friday, May 26, and Saturday, May 27. 9:00am through 5:00pm both days.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are $20 at the door. Pre-register online for free using promo code: CNRE2004

Where will the CNRE be held?

2187 Ospika Boulevard, South Prince George, British Columbia

The chosen location of Prince George, British Columbia, adds to the overall participant experience. “It’s an exciting region to be in because it’s such a booming region.” Especially for the forestry and construction sectors. “It’s a cool show,” Pellerine said. “There’s a lot of pieces of equipment. There’s a lot of community support.”

Who will be in attendance?

The better question apparently is: who won’t be in attendance? “It’s a pretty large show,” said Pellerine. “We will have a lot of the local dealers and manufacturers there showing new equipment of 2017.” Attendees can expect to spend at least one full day there, but two might be necessary to really explore the entire site. “It depends on your level of involvement in the industry,” Pellerine said. “It could definitely take two days.”

The event extends both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor section is a sight to see for those in the industry. “We have a lot of outdoor exhibits and a lot of equipment, so I think that’s the more exciting part of it,” Pellerine said. “We will also have a demo zone where the dealers demonstrate the equipment as well.” This way attendees can get a feel for what the equipment looks like in action. The demo zone especially gives attendees a different sort of chance to view equipment they might choose to work with.

Aside from their lengthy list of vendors, Mining & Energy’s own Robert Hawkins will be in attendance at booth #408.

Why should I attend?

“It’s a great way to see a lot of things in one place,” said Pellerine. The Canada North Resources Expo gives people the chance to experience products in a way they wouldn’t normally be able to. Plus, it’s all under one roof. “People can climb on the equipment to check it out,” she said. “And there’s the interior safety conference on the Saturday that attendees can interact with.”

For those who love to stay ahead of the game, “it’s a good place for people in the industry to see the newest technologies,” she said. Also for attendees to “have an opportunity to see and feel all of the brands, and compare.” With so many exhibits set to participate, attendees will have the unusual opportunity to compare brands under the same roof, making shopping for new products much simpler than normal.

How can I get the most out of the CNRE?

Pellerine gave a couple simple tips to make the most of the expo. “Check the weather,” she first said. With so many outdoor events this year, attendees should arrive prepared to brave the outdoors no matter the weather.

The second tip: go in with a plan. This point is especially important for those who can only dedicated one day to the CNRE. “We have a show guide on our Facebook page. People can review the guide before the event to see exactly who is there—and see the lay of the land—so they can decide who to hit.”

Don’t forget to visit with our Mining & Energy representative Robert Hawkins at booth #408.

For more information, visit the expo website.