Countryside News
Trowel Spin – February 2026
“Renting, Owning, and the Myth of the Dead Dog”
Canadian Concrete Expo and Bartell Promo 2026
Come see us at the Canadian Concrete Expo
Trowel Spin – January 2026
But as it turns out, nostalgia isn’t a strategy. Times are different
Trowel Spin – December 2025
Merry Christmas, from Countryside Concrete
Trowel Spin – November 2025
It’s supposed to just happen to other people. Until it doesn’t
Trowel Spin – October 2025
It feels like the type of job we should be making lots
Trowel Spin- September 2025
“The now closing doors buzzed in protest, paused and then closed behind them.”
Trowel Spin- August 2025
“That sounds like an oxymoron if there was one.”
Trowel Spin- July 2025
“It turns out that money isn’t power. Only power is power.”
Trowel Spin- June 2025
“it’s not so much about what you do, it’s knowing what not to do”
Trowel Spin – March
“He went back to bed and slept soundly until morning.”
Trowel Spin – February
“Its about finding that one-way bridge on a busy two-lane highway and improving on it.”
Trowel Spin – January
“When you are a leader, make sure your trumpet gives an unmistakable sound.”
Trowel Spin – December
“And secondly, don’t let it define your existence.”
Trowel Spin – November
“And community thrives where value is received for value promised.”
Trowel Spin – October
“Pick one thing and fix it. And then pick the next thing.”
Trowel Spin – September
“Sometimes in our frenzy to get all the projects and demands looked after we forget to protect our work from impending winter.”
Trowel Spin – August
“You know you should just leave the site and come back after it’s been repaired. But…”
Trowel Spin – July
“You groan deep down inside and instantly know one of 2 things…”
The Trowel Spin – June
“They were a mere 15 minutes from site when the lights when on behind them…”