CARLYLE - Randy George is the owner and operator of Range Communications Limited and he offers security for businesses, farms and homes.
Born and raised in Bellegarde, he went to the French school. After he graduated, he went to Saskatchewan Poytechnic in Saskatoon to earn his electronic system technology degree.
George went to work for SaskTel for five years and then went into oilfield communications in Alberta.
Partnering with his uncle, he continued in this field of work when he returned to Carlyle 10 years ago.
Then 3 1/2 years ago, he started Range Communications, where George is always busy. He offers a wide range of security to best suit the needs of his clients.
Grain bin monitoring is one of the services that gives farmers a sense of security.
“With farmers having such a large capacity of grain today, this gives them peace of mind,” said George.
“Farming is risky enough without the worry of grain going bad,” he added.
The sensors read the moisture and temperature inside the bins, and this data is sent to the farmer through his cell phone or computer. When the moisture or temperature drop, it will send an alert to the farmer, giving them time to adjust the issues at hand.
This also gives the farmer the time to fix the problem before the crop goes bad inside the bins. The sensor also measures what is left inside the bin.
Security cameras are also a big part of the business, with over 1,000 of these cameras installed in Carlyle alone.
“When a theft or break and enter occurs, it is difficult to prove to the police who may have done it,” said George. “With a security camera it is all recorded and the police have their evidence.”
It also deters would-be thieves as they do not wish to have their pictures taken.
The cameras can be installed in the calving barn or foaling pen, allowing the farmer to sit in the comfort of their home and watch from their phone or computer, and only rush to the barn if there is a potential problem.
Networking and outdoor Wi-Fi solutions keep everything connected with access points and Wi-Fi range extenders. This is great for areas such as the farmyard, pool, or patio.
In 2022, George returned to Saskatchewan Polytechnic to receive his certified fibreoptic technician degree, as this is another form of transmitting information from one place to another.
Cellular signal boosters are for those spots where the signal is low. This booster stops dropped calls and lost service.
George does all the wiring and the installation to ensure the best signal is provided.
Although George has steady work and two part-time employees, he does not want to get overwhelmed with work, as his No. 1 concern is remaining with the best quality and service.
Most of his work is usually within an hour of the Carlyle area, but he has travelled over two hours to do installations.
George will gladly answer questions about his systems and the service that he provides as he feels these systems will offer peace of mind.
