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Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Huge sale on Traeger grills — 5 top deals I'd buy right now up to $250 off
As we prepare for a summer season of outdoor eating, now is the best time to swipe up a grill deal. And right now, Traeger has discounted 5 of the best grills that will level up your BBQ savings up to 22% there's no better reason to invest in one of the best grills out there, and purchase a grill from a company with an excellent reputation. And with Get Grillin' week here at Tom's Guide, we have a wealth of expert advice so you can make the most of your grill this season. Take a look at my top 5 finds to save big right now. This Traeger Woodridge Pro pellet grill delivers a rich, natural wood-fired taste without gas or charcoal. It boasts 970 sq in of cooking space to fit up to 7 chickens, 9 rib racks or 7 pork butts, providing plenty of space to cook full meals for family gatherings and larger events. Inject added flavor with the Super Smoke Mode and manage your cook using the Traeger app. Experience an authentic wood-fired flavor with Traeger's Woodridge pellet smoker grill, without the need for gas or charcoal. The grill offers 6 cook options — grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and BBQ. You also get a generous 860 sq in of cooking area, providing plenty of space for 6 chickens, 8 rib racks or 6 pork butts. And, if can all be controlled via Traeger's App. Right now you can save 20% on this versatile grill and smoker, which features a super smoke mode and WiFIRE App control, allowing you to control your grill from anywhere. It offers versatile 6-in-1 cooking power, with grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and BBQ on one electric wood pellet grill. Activate Super Smoke mode to infuse our food with an extra wood-fired flavor. With a spacious 885 sq. in. cooking area, this wood pellet smoker is perfect for hosting large gatherings, cooking up to 10 whole chickens or 7 racks of ribs at once. The 6-in-1 electric smoker allows you to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise and BBQ — all with the natural flavor of hardwood pellets. And you can up the intensity with Super Smoke Mode, and connect the the Traeger App to manage temperature, timers and probe readings remotely. That's ideal for long smokes. If you're planning on feeding a crowd, and then some, Traeger's IronWood XL Wood Pellet Smoker Grill is a perfect choice. With 924 sq of cooking area, it can handle 12 chickens, or 9 racks or ribs. Featuring a Super Smoke Mode, it pushes out real hardwood smoke at the touch of a button, and delivers bold flavor without gas or charcoal. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
CBC
19-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Wildfire evacuees anxious as RM of Piney says return home will take time
Social Sharing People in southern Manitoba who were forced out of their town because of an out-of-control wildfire may have to wait a while to return home, officials say. Manitoba Wildfire Services were set to meet their goal of 70 per cent containment of the nearly 9,000-hectare fire Monday — but an evacuation order remains in effect, the RM of Piney said in a social media post this weekend. Woodridge, about 85 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, was among the towns in the rural municipality issued with the order as the fire turned out of control early last week. Wayne Anderson, reeve of the RM of Piney, said Monday around 300 people were evacuated in Woodridge. "Everybody's getting anxious and wanting to lift [the evacuation] and they're wanting to come home," he said. "There are a few people that refuse to leave. And of course, we can't force them." The reeve said the rural municipality received 15 millimetres of rain at the end of the week, which helped firefighting efforts. But Anderson said lifting the evacuation order may still take a few days. "It takes time, but … we got a very dry forest and high winds," Anderson said. "This cold weather is helping, but until the fire is fully contained we don't feel comfortable … telling them to come back. And then if a spark jumps the 100-foot barrier or something, then we're all going to have to evacuate again." Woodridge resident Mason Hildebrand has been staying in Steinbach. He said most evacuees he's with are "already sick" of being stuck at a hotel, and want to go back home. "It's a little bit discouraging not being able to be in town in our own homes," he said. "But at the same time at least we're all safe." The RM of Piney said in a social media update Monday afternoon the winds are currently not working on their favour. Donald Hrynyk said his home is safe, but the fire was closing in on it only a few days ago. "This wind is turning the fire around, so we have to wait and see," he said. Lac du Bonnet fire no longer out of control There are currently 13 active wildfires in Manitoba, and there have been 81 fires so far this year. The average for this time in the province is 61. The 4,000-hectare fire which killed two people in the RM of Lac du Bonnet is no longer ruled to be out of control. About 150 people displaced by that fire were allowed to return home Sunday. Three fires remain out of control as of Monday: The Piney fire, a fire in Ingolf, Ont., that's spread into Manitoba, and the fire at Nopiming Provincial Park, which is the largest. The province said Monday the Nopiming fire was 101,000 hectares in size and about a kilometre away from Bird River. It said 20 properties around Beresford Lake — which is north of the fire — have been damaged. B.C. firefighters redeployed from The Pas to Nopiming In northern Manitoba, officials are still monitoring a wildfire that was first detected on May 3 and has since grown to more than 42,000 hectares. That fire was no longer out of control as of Thursday. B.C. Wildfire Service says 21 out of the 42 crews sent out to The Pas to help fight the fires have been redeployed in Nopiming, but the rest still remain in northern Manitoba. At least 290 residents were forced out of their homes in RM of Kelsey because of the fire, with crews counting more than 90 evacuees from the Clearwater Lake Provincial Park area. They began returning home last week. Lori Forbes, emergency services coordinator for the rural municipality, said the fire destroyed three home as well as some livestock. Manitoba Wildfire Services "are doing aerial with helicopters, they do infrared checking for hotspots just to ensure everything is out and cool. So those have been happening in the early mornings," Forbes said.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Piney wildfire inches closer to cottage communities
Scattered showers have helped to shrink one of the wildfires threatening a number of Manitoba communities, but it is still not enough to lift evacuation orders. The RM of Piney released an update Thursday, noting the fire was estimated to be just under 8,000 hectares. On Thursday morning, it was 3.5 kilometres away from the townsite in Woodridge and just over one kilometre from Badger, the RM wrote. 'Heavy machinery and helicopter buckets are working non-stop building fire guards in the areas Manitoba Wildfire Services feels are necessary,' the post said. The good news—the region had some rain overnight, which helped to modestly shrink the wildfire's scope. 'It's a sprinkling and it's very scattered showers—like one or two millimetres, and what we need is like 25 millimetres,' RM of Piney Reeve Wayne Anderson told CTV News Winnipeg. St. Labre wildfire A wildfire nears St. Labre, Man. on May 13, 2025. (Gary Hora) Two structures, a home and a garage, were previously confirmed to have been destroyed. Anderson said another structure is suspected to have burned as well. So far, hundreds of people have registered at the reception centre set up at the Piney Community Centre, but Anderson said they still don't have a full picture of how many people were displaced. He urged all evacuees to register so they can get an accurate headcount and connect them with resources. Staff and volunteers are also on-site offering food and refreshments to evacuees. Anyone who needs a place to stay can stay the night, Anderson said. The province has also set up lodging for evacuees at a number of hotels. Details can be found on the RM's Facebook page. (hyperlink) With more rain in the forecast, Anderson hopes some relief is on the horizon. 'We're hanging in there. We're at the emergency operation centre from early morning till late night.'
WIRED
30-03-2025
- General
- WIRED
Traeger's Woodridge Pro Is an Excellent Mid-Tier Smoker
I also wanted to call out one oddity I noticed in testing, which is that dogs seem very attracted to the big knob on the Woodridge's control panel. Three different dogs who came over to my house during smoking sessions pressed it with their noses, probably due to the combination of meat smell and seeing other people touching it. They wouldn't be able to turn on the grill, but they can mess with you while you're setting the temperature if they're mischievous or curious like mine. The Smoke Coming from the world of propane grills, the size of the Woodridge Pro really struck me. You could easily smoke two full-sized pork bellies at the same time, and I hope to very soon. As it was, my usual Costco pork belly loads up half the smoker, which is more than enough to feed some friends and have leftovers for myself. It couldn't be easier. Set the temperature, keep the hopper filled, and everything else is managed automatically. Instead of worrying about vents or fan speeds or fuel, I typically just hang out in the backyard, get some work done, play with the dog, and focus on the meat. Photograph: Brad Bourque I've found myself more willing to do all the extra steps that really make a meal great. I'm marinating and brining ahead of time, getting rub recipes from friends, making pickled onions instead of buying them. Stuff that sounds simple but can be easy to skip if you're feeling lazy. Knowing I have a delicious chunk of meat on the smoker motivates me to go the extra mile. As a result, I've made or contributed to some of my best meals ever over the last couple of months, and brought my friends together to enjoy them. We've eaten tender pork belly tacos coated in a savory and spiced rub carefully refined by my neighbor, juicy pork chops with a crusty exterior, coppa sandwiches on a friend's homemade focaccia. In between, I've enjoyed luxurious leftovers like fried rice, smoked egg salad, and simple sandwiches. More than just a grill, the Woodridge has become a part of my kitchen and cooking routine more quickly and seamlessly than I would've imagined.
