As we have already had a major winter wallop of snow in Calgary, we each got a crash course in remembering how to drive in hazardous conditions. But while we might feel slightly prepared for winter driving, it’s also important to prepare our vehicles for the winter months as well. Vehicles are valuable commodities that…
DetailsLet’s hope we don’t have another winter like we did last year in Calgary! But even if it is much milder (fingers crossed), it’s still important to perform annual duties around your home to prevent a house insurance claim. Remember that your house insurance policy does not double as a maintenance policy. In other words,…
DetailsAs cannabis officially became legal on Oct. 17, all vehicle owners are reminded that taking cannabis and driving could lead to serious criminal charges and a major hit to your driving record. According to the Alberta government’s website, all drivers suspected of being criminally impaired through taking cannabis and driving will face an immediate 90-day suspension…
DetailsWe have been inundated by the white stuff already in Calgary, with Oct. 2 breaking a 104-year record for the most amount of snow falling in this month … ever. More than 38 centimetres were measured on the ground, and the roads were absolutely treacherous. Many motorists spent up to 13 hours stranded on the…
DetailsAfter this week’s humungous snowfall and a look at the forecast, sadly it seems like cabin season is most likely over. We’re hoping those who have plans to spend the Thanksgiving weekend at their recreational property can still enjoy their time with friends and family. We’d like to provide a gentle reminder, however, that there…
DetailsSmall business owners are the economic driver of this province. Thousands of people work every day filling unique niches in the market and providing exceptional services at low costs because of equally low overhead. But while small business owners conscientiously worry about controlling expenses, keeping up with their customers’ demands, handling their marketing strategies, and…
DetailsIf you have moved to Alberta from another province and brought your car with you, you only have 90 days to switch over your vehicle insurance, license, and registration. To obtain your registration, you must first have an out-of-province vehicle inspection performed. The main reasons for out-of-province vehicle inspections are to ensure the vehicle is…
DetailsAlberta is young and entrepreneurial, with a median age of 36.7 and more small- and medium-sized businesses than any other province, according to the government of Canada’s Key Small Business Statistics from June 2016. Small businesses also enjoy the second-lowest small-business corporate income tax rate among all provinces, which was reduced from three per cent…
DetailsThere’s nothing more satisfying than owning your own business, where you can directly see the results of your hard work. Ninety-six percent of enterprises in Alberta are small businesses, which are defined as having less than 50 employees. Infusing about $100 billion each year into the economy, small businesses are truly the backbone of the…
DetailsAt Lane’s insurance, we only provide policies from Alberta’s very best insurance companies, all of which come with exceptional car insurance claim supports. If you ever have to file a claim, we know you will be well taken care of. Common Causes of Car Accidents Avoiding an accident also means avoiding a car insurance claim,…
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