Northern Ontario is in for a rare treat as Ritchie Bros. heads to Thunder Bay for its first auction in seven years. With some of the shiniest logging and mining gear in the country, this sale is expected to reel in the customers and the big money.

It's all hands on deck in Grande Prairie as a massive one-day sale creates a logistical nightmare for staff. With more than 2,200 items to sell in just one day, the site must run three simultaneous auctions in order to get every piece sold. Luckily, an oil and gas industry boom in the area means the auction is full of top-notch oilfield equipment which is sure to lure interested bidders.

The Edmonton site has its hands full as they battle the elements to move a 400-ton crane out of the yard while also preparing for yet another record-breaking auction. With thousands of pieces of high-quality equipment ready to go, it's a one-of-a-kind Hagglund military vehicle that is the auction's most unique piece. And as Ritchie Bros.' continues their drive for 1.1 billion dollars in sales, site staff are under pressure to keep the ramp flowing smoothly and the bids rolling in.