tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50234926280562758892024-03-18T22:17:30.384-06:00Unidentified Noise In AlbertaIndividuals bothered by unidentified noise are welcome to partake in this site set up to explore scientific and rational solutions. Participants must be respectful, on-topic and succinct with their comments. This Blog is moderated.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-5923142163877301562020-09-16T11:41:00.000-06:002020-09-16T11:41:12.566-06:00Regular Updates Moved to Social Media<p>Regular updates on the work we're doing has moved to social media:</p><p><b>Twitter:</b> @alberta_hum (https://twitter.com/alberta_hum)<br /></p><p><b>Facebook: </b>Alberta Hum (https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaHum)</p><p>We will occasionally use this blog to share information and will maintain this site for the chronological record of our work and recordings. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more regular information.</p><p>Thank you.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-71011066574236727162019-01-08T14:39:00.001-07:002019-01-08T14:39:32.725-07:00Man says he's a divining rod for mysterious Alberta hum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-39651267258496478692018-03-05T11:28:00.000-07:002018-03-05T11:30:48.991-07:00City council members in Calgary and Edmonton, 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
People who are hearing a Hum that they cannot explain should be letting their city council members know. These men and women can only act on your behalf if they know the problems you are experiencing. <br />
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To be in touch with your council member in Calgary (2018), have a look at the following site:<br />
http://www.calgary.ca/CityCouncil/Pages/Councillors-and-Wards.aspx<br />
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Edmonton city council members (2018) are listed on this site:<br />
https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/city-councillors.aspx<br />
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Working proactively with city administrations are one of the important steps to helping resolve the hum issue that's being noticed in the two cities.<br />
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Should we include anyone else? Please let us know in the comments below.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-40678513795562717752018-03-05T11:12:00.003-07:002018-03-05T11:29:16.619-07:00An Edmonton Hum story that may have a happy ending<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-7730939058219988222018-03-05T11:10:00.002-07:002018-03-05T11:29:03.482-07:00New Updates posted to Facebook Page: Alberta Hum and Twitter: @mysterious_hum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
People who are interested in staying current with us, please follow and like us on Facebook: Alberta Hum and follow us on Twitter: <complete id="goog_746954888">@mysterious_hum</complete></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-80301591009484640602018-01-06T08:55:00.000-07:002018-01-06T08:55:11.119-07:00Tools for Analysis - one person's experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A person posted on Home Improvement Stack Exchange the steps they took to identify a hum that was bothering them in their home. There are some good takeaways for people looking to do something similar at their places.</div>
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I am experiencing noise and vibration in my home.</div>
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I purchased a seismometer (infiltec) that shows there is vibration (below 20 hz). The software allows fast fourier transform giving frequency signature. This tool has limitations in that it is not calibrated and it only detects vibration below 20hz. We humans can feel vibration up to 80 hz ... I haven't identified any low cost tools with which to do that. The Instantel blastmate would do it but it costs on the order of $10k as near as I can determine.</div>
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I purchased an infrasonic monitor (infiltec) that measures infrasonic (below 25 hz) noise. The same software is used as with the seismometer.</div>
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I purchased a (Tascam) recorder. It has microphones that record noise with a flat response to 20 hz. It also captures noise at frequencies below 20 hz but I don't know where it cuts off.</div>
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I purchased (Virtins) software pro version ... it includes a Spectrum Analyzer and an Oscilloscope with bandpass function, all of it on your computer. The software can be used to analyze the WAV file recorded on the recorder.</div>
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I purchased two (Behringer) measurement microphones. I mounted the microphones on construction tripods (high enough to avoid ground plane effects) and set them on a 5 meter baseline in my backyard. I connected the microphones to the recorder. I pointed the microphones at a suspected source and made a recording when the vibration was present. </div>
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I was able to spectrum analyze the recording to find the peak frequency. I used a bandpass filter function to isolate the peak frequency. I was able to use the oscilloscope to measure the time difference where the sine wave crossed the axis for each microphone. I was able to determine a direction using the time difference. A second recording at a different location allowed me to triangulate on the source.</div>
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The source is machinery at a house being used as a greenhouse to grow marijuana. Unfortunately its licensed under Health Canada MMAR regulations. </div>
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MMAR rules were revoked in March 2014. Unfortunately the MMAR crowd appealed in court and won an injunction until the case is decided. The judge heard final arguements 1 May 2015 and reserved his decision. Thats now 10 months ago ...</div>
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Its a real problem because the municipality I live in won't enforce its bylaws. There is no point in going to court ... because the MMAR case judge could make a decision tomorrow.</div>
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We now have a government that wants to legalize marijuana and a crowd of people that want to grow their own ...</div>
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But there you go ... the vibration is caused by infrasonic and low frequency noise ... noise you likely can't hear. In my case its caused by machinery at a distance over 30 meters away. It could be a faulty bearing. It could be the house acts as a giant speaker due to vibration in the grow op. It could be too much air being forced out of too small openings. etc.</div>
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I'd bet similar results would be found for people complaining of smart meters ... where in fact its more likely someones heat pump.</div>
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Scotland Government has a good report on <a href="http://www.gov.scot/resource/doc/158512/0042973.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer" style="border: 0px; color: #316f9c; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Low Frequency Noise</a>. It was produced by Casella 2001 for Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)</div>
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Cost of tools ROM $2000 CAD.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-73904850372014318982017-12-31T03:02:00.004-07:002017-12-31T03:02:47.640-07:00Do you hear what I hear? The Hum, the Hum . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Edmonton and area was anything but quiet according to reports from those who notice the Hum. The source, or sources, of the Hum causing a low-frequency sound and vibration seemed to have been turned up for the Christmas break. People noticed the Hum being louder than it had been previously, and other people reported feeling a more intense, non-stop vibration accompanying the Hum.<br />
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Perhaps co-incidentally, Epcor and Telus have been doing line upgrading in some of the Edmonton neighbourhoods where this increase in Hum activity has been noticed. <br />
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We would like to hear from any Edmontonians - and Albertans - who noticed the Hum being more noticeable these past few weeks. Please let us know where you are located, and what you're hearing.<br />
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Thank you and all the best for a Happy New Year.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-19547977117060966612017-11-05T23:55:00.000-07:002017-11-05T23:58:13.839-07:00Edmonton's Hum Very Loud Recently<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Observations made in Edmonton these last two weeks are demonstrating that the Hum is becoming louder, at least in the neighbourhoods of Kilkenny and Capilano Additionally, the Hum is noticed outside at times. The droning, vibrating, low frequency of the Hum's increasing intensity appears to correspond to the weather becoming cooler. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-22399682944064381012017-10-24T10:22:00.001-06:002017-10-24T10:22:43.406-06:00Updates October 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are slowly getting back to posting on the blog.<br />
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Although we haven't been active here, we have been traveling in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, listening. A low frequency hum with similar characteristics is heard at many points throughout Alberta, and in some locations elsewhere in the other two provinces.<br />
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We are very appreciative of the people who are contacting us and letting us know where they are hearing a hum and are describing it. Please continue to do so!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-70560925124432925612016-01-13T15:46:00.000-07:002016-01-13T15:46:59.437-07:00Engage with Utility Companies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Noise Investigation Team has noticed a slight increase in the number of people reporting that they are being bothered by a hum. People from Edmonton and Calgary have said that the hum has been a bit louder/intense/more noticeable from mid-December to now. Thank you for being in touch with us and letting us know what you are noticing. <br />
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A gentle reminder to people noticing a hum for the first time: be sure to contact your utility companies as well as reporting your situation to your City's 3-1-1 (or comparable) line. There have been a few instances where a hum has been resolved by a utility company. It's an important step in trying to secure the peace and quiet so many people want in their homes. <br />
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If you have had a hum issue resolved by a utility company, we would like to hear from you. Please let us know the details as to what the hum sounded like, whereabouts it was noticed, which utility company attended to the hum and the steps taken to resolve the hum. We look forward to hearing your success stories!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-46185759085828772502015-11-03T11:08:00.001-07:002015-11-03T11:08:03.299-07:00Hum Update November 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We continue to hear from people in Calgary and Edmonton who are noticing a hum. Frequently, similar words and phrases are used to describe that they are hearing:<br />
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<li>the hum sounds like an engine idling in the distance</li>
<li>the hum has also been described as sounding like a train locomotive idling</li>
<li>there seems to be pressure in my ear (or ears) as well as there being a hum sound present</li>
<li>the hum appears to be heard wherever there is an electrical grid, even in remote areas</li>
<li>the hum is louder at night than in the daytime</li>
<li>when the hum is heard inside, it seldom can be heard outside</li>
<li>the hum seems to have started when smart meters were activated</li>
<li>the hum is a "low" sound (often around 40 hertz)</li>
<li>some people can hear the hum while others cannot</li>
<li>there are some people who can feel a vibration associated with the hum as well as hearing it, while some others notice a vibration while not hearing a hum-</li>
<li>sometimes there is a "thrumming" sound accompanying the hum, and/or the hum sometimes sounds like it is "wavering"</li>
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We've determined that the hum is a real phenomenon and is one that can be recorded. The working hypothesis is that the hum is man-made, or "mechanical" in nature. As far as we know, low frequency hums around 40 hertz do not naturally occur in nature.<br />
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The challenge has been determining the source, or sources, of the hum. That has been the puzzle that has been difficult to crack. We welcome continuing to hear from people who have leads and ideas in this regard. We request that these are based in scientific possibility and are grounded with facts in some way.<br />
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Thank you to all that have been in touch with us. Please continue to do so.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-24303947029264912862015-08-03T19:34:00.003-06:002015-08-04T11:47:38.160-06:00Mobile Phone App for Hum Search<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Mike Smith </span>and<span style="font-size: large;"> Adrien Gaspard</span> of the University of Calgary began work on a mobile phone app intended to help identify and locate the Mysterious Ranchlands Hum. <span style="font-size: large;">Orchisama Das</span> of Jadavpur University, India has been extending work on the app. Their work has recently received considerable media attention. The links to the various articles and broadcasts are included below:</div>
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<b>Calgary Herald</b> (July 27, 2015): <a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/Researchers+develop+record+Ranchlands/11247205/story.html" target="_blank">Researchers develop app to record Ranchlands hum</a></div>
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<b>CTV Calgary Evening News</b> (July 28, 2015): <a href="http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/researchers-hope-to-get-handle-on-hum-in-northwest-neighbourhood-1.2492196" target="_blank">Researchers hope to get a handle on hum in northwest neighbourhood</a></div>
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<b>CBC Calgary News at 11</b> (July 28, 2015): <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Calgary/ID/2672656812/" target="_blank">Mobile Phone App to Assist in Solving Ranchlands' Hum Noise Nuisance</a> <i>(at approximately 8:25)</i></div>
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<b>National Post </b>(July 29, 2015): <a href="http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-ranchlands-hum-a-mysterious-noise-has-been-plaguing-residents-of-a-calgary-community-since-2008" target="_blank">A mysterious hum has been plaguing residents of a Calgary community since 2008</a> </div>
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<b>CBC Calgary Eyeopener</b> (July 29, 2015): <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/eyeopener/episode/2015/07/29/ranchlands-hum-app/" target="_blank">Ranchlands hum app</a></div>
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<b>CHQR News Talk 770</b> (July 29, 2015): <i>follow</i> <a href="http://www.newstalk770.com/audio-on-demand-2/" target="_blank">this link,</a> <i>select Audio Date = July 29, select Audio Time = 4 pm, skip to approximately 48 minutes </i></div>
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<b>Schulich School of Engineering</b> (July 30, 2015): <i>on</i> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SchulichEngineering" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <i>linking to Calgary Herald articles and inviting comments </i></div>
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The <span style="font-size: large;">University of Calgary</span> has set up a web page to assist with Dr. Smith and Orchisama's work:</div>
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<a href="http://people.ucalgary.ca/~TheHum/" target="_blank">Investigation into Community Noise Issues (Hums around Calgary and throughout Alberta)</a></div>
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This is intended to be a useful resource for the hum investigation.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Alberta, Canada53.9332706 -116.576503534.7664286 -157.8850975 73.1001126 -75.2679095tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-48631358862862405882014-08-31T01:44:00.002-06:002014-08-31T01:44:49.313-06:00Help identify the hum in Alberta; unanswered questions need to be answered<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There continue to be unanswered questions about the hum, or hums, that are disturbing people throughout Alberta.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The hum recorded and analyzed in Ranchlands, Calgary was in the 40 Hz range. Similarly, the hum in Edmonton seems to vary between 37 - 40 Hz. For those familiar with a piano, the hum is similar in pitch to D1 - D#1 on the instrument.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">What does this mean? We don't know. Usually, a hum at that frequency is caused by something man-made. Likely, we are looking for a mechanical cause, or one that is similar. But, with our limited resources it's a difficult task to try to track down the cause, or causes, of the hum.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is interesting to note that many of the people who have spoken with our team noticed the hum starting in mid-2008. What is it that began, in Alberta, around that time, that could cause a hum of this nature to be heard in numerous locations in the province? </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We would like to ask those of you following this blog to please pass along the link to our site to as many people as you can, including your city counsel, MLAs and MPs. Despite six years of sharing information, recordings and data, government bodies have been unwilling to engage in locating the source(s) of the hum. Perhaps a grassroots movement could help garner the active support needed?</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Until we know what is causing a hum to be heard in Alberta, there continues to be unanswered questions about the risks to peoples' health. Those who are bothered by the hum have a greatly reduced quality of life due to sleep disruptions and the inability to relax. Yet, how do we know that the hum isn't affecting those who do not hear it? Identifying the source of the hum(s) is essential to answering that question. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This team has proven that a hum exists in Alberta. It's been recorded and analyzed by sound professionals with stellar reputations. People need to know what it is, where it's coming from, and how it's affecting Albertans. Please help make this request for assistance to answer these questions too big for our politicians and citizens to ignore. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We appreciate the continued support of our readers and followers. Thank you. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-79953592548749990752014-06-07T17:17:00.003-06:002014-06-07T17:23:48.121-06:00Ranchlands hum mystery still stumps researchers - CBC News<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
On May 29, 2014, CBC News Calgary ran a follow up <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ranchlands-hum-mystery-still-stumps-researchers-1.2657682" target="_blank">article</a> on the mysterious hum that still plagues many people. With the federal government providing a grant to help researchers solve a similar puzzle in Windsor, Ontario, our team is hopeful we will be given the same consideration to help us during our investigation.<br />
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The TV broadcast can be viewed <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ranchlands-hum-mystery-still-stumps-researchers-1.2657682http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ranchlands-hum-mystery-still-stumps-researchers-1.2657682" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3Calgary, AB, Canada51.0453246 -114.0581012000000150.7256451 -114.70354820000001 51.3650041 -113.4126542tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-25584886596799503062014-06-07T17:13:00.001-06:002014-06-07T17:18:16.164-06:00‘Mysterious hum’ could be music to ears of Alberta tech companies - Calgary Herald<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A link to a news <a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Mysterious+could+music+ears+Alberta+tech+companies/9903431/story.html" target="_blank">article</a> about the Hum that ran in the Calgary Herald on June 6, 2013.<br />
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We welcome people commenting on what some of the companies are thinking about doing in the comment section below.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-54802104934893514202014-06-07T17:06:00.002-06:002014-06-07T17:06:49.094-06:00Another Edmonton Observation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We just received this comment:<br />
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"I have been hearing a low incessant hum quite frequently in west Edmonton near 178 street and 76 avenue. I started hearing it for the first time sometime in February or March this year."</div>
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Has anyone else noticed something like that in the area, or close by? Be sure to add to our comments and let us know.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0178 Street & 76 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5T, Canada53.509052 -113.6304890000000127.987017499999997 -154.939083 79.0310865 -72.321895000000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-31336147606433856642014-05-21T22:43:00.003-06:002014-05-21T22:50:21.069-06:00A Website Link To Share About The Hum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We received some information regarding some suggested causes of hums. Our readers are invited to read the material on the website http://sandaura.wordpress.com and share their thoughts here.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-9986737641793623392014-02-01T20:04:00.003-07:002014-06-07T17:18:36.135-06:00Continuing To Collect Info<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thank you to those who have been in touch with us regarding Hum sounds they are hearing. We are continuing to collect information. Please continue to be in touch. Also, we would appreciate if you would help get our message out there - pass along links to our blog. Thanks.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-14641343451694864942013-09-17T23:18:00.001-06:002014-06-07T17:19:11.294-06:00New Blog Title<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The tite of this blog has been slightly altered to reflect the change in scope of the investigation to include all of Alberta. The switch has been from "Unidentified Noise in Calgary" to "Undentified Noise In Alberta". The URL remains the same, so as to maintain readers and rankings. We will continue to be found at <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto; white-space: nowrap;">http://www.unidentifiednoiseincalgary.blogspot.ca/</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Alberta, Canada53.9332706 -116.576503534.7664286 -157.8850975 73.1001126 -75.2679095tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-77076189886262401122013-09-17T22:54:00.001-06:002014-06-07T17:19:33.561-06:00Hum Scope Widens<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The scope of the Hum search is widening. The team has received reports from many areas in Alberta where a hum has been noticed. Calgary and Edmonton are foremost on the list, but also a hum had been heard near Gull Lake, Miquelon Lakes and in Jasper. This helps the team look for commonalities in an attempt to first identify what is causing this phenomenon.<br />
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Thank you to those who are sharing their stories with us. Keep them coming in, please. Also, please pass along our information not only to those who may be hearing an odd hum around their places, but also to people who may be interested in helping solve this intriguing puzzle.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Alberta, Canada53.9332706 -116.576503534.7664286 -157.8850975 73.1001126 -75.2679095tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-16955939865201827192013-06-07T23:28:00.001-06:002013-09-17T22:56:08.281-06:00Herbrandston residents 'tortured' by mystery low frequency noise (From Western Telegraph)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We have noticed the phenomenon of a low frequency hum happening worldwide. This link point to a recent article about a hum bothering people in Great Britain:<br />
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http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/10425414.Herbrandston_residents__tortured__by_mystery_low_frequency_noise/?ref=nt</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-63911406955369532082013-06-03T13:27:00.000-06:002013-09-17T22:56:55.798-06:00Metro News Article: Probe of unexplained humming noise widens past Calgary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thank you to our friends at Metro News for the recent article:<br />
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<b>Probe of unexplained humming noise widens past Calgary</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-23348321568713633732013-05-26T15:05:00.005-06:002013-09-17T22:57:42.718-06:00Request to hear from people noticing Hum or Noise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you, or anyone else you know, is hearing an unidentified Hum or Noise, we want to hear from you.<br />
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We have expanded the scope of our search from Calgary and are now collecting data from Edmonton. We are interested in continuing to hear from people in those two cities, plus any other areas, particularly in Alberta.<br />
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Thank you.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-49951440221308440052012-11-18T13:21:00.002-07:002013-09-17T22:58:19.675-06:00Edmonton Observations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There may be a Hum issue in Edmonton, too.
Not much has happened with the Hum investigation in Ranchlands, unfortunately. However, with one of our team members recent observations in Edmonton, we would be interested in hearing from others who have similar stories to share.
Is this an urban phenomenon? What's causing it? We would surely like to find out the answer to this perplexing puzzle!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5023492628056275889.post-27617461521027527452012-06-20T12:36:00.000-06:002013-09-17T22:58:50.733-06:00May & June, 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Residents in Ranchlands, continuing to live with the ongoing Hum, have noticed a bit of a pattern lately. There have been days when the Hum has been absent in the morning. On those days, the Hum starts up with a fair bit of regularity after 4 PM. An interesting observation. We would like to hear comments from others who may or may not be noticing similar patterns in their own homes.</div>
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