Every Albertan knows that summer often means wildfire season in the province. They can be terrifying, raging with abandon until huge firefighting efforts are able to extinguish them … or they can slowly go on for months before eventually burning themselves out. They turn the skies grey, everything smells like smoke, and it can be…
The real estate market for detached homes in Calgary continues to soar as buyers take advantage of unique market conditions and low interest rates. May was a record-setting month, with 2,989 homes sold. The month of April was huge, eclipsing May’s number with nearly 6,200 sales, making now a great time to sell your home. …
We recently talked about what to do before you leave to prepare for what is looking to be a great cabin season in Alberta. It’s extremely satisfying to know that you have taken care of all the little details, like topping off your emergency and first aid kits, setting up your home security for when…
Prep yourself for peak cabin season this summer After an even cooler and wetter than usual May long weekend, a summer of hot and dry weather has been predicted. And Albertans were treated to even more good news this week, which came in the form of the announcement of the government’s three-stage Open for Summer…
Albertans love their motorbikes, and it’s easy to understand why. We have an adventurous spirit, thousands of kilometres of open roads, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Just a few of the great Alberta rides include the historic Cowboy Trail, the Crowsnest Pass, and, of course, tours through the famous Banff…
It was only last year when a seven-year-old girl was severely burned by a hot drink being thrown during an alleged road rage incident. CTV News reported at the time that the driver’s of the victim’s vehicle had honked at another driver who was driving erratically. Then, when stopped at a red light, an individual…
As rewarding as it is to run your own company, employee theft statistics are a sad reality for owners. In a CompareCamp.com article titled, “39 Employee Theft Statistics: 2020/2021 Impact & Costs to Business,” 75% of employees admit to stealing from their workplace. Many believe that because they are not pilfering in large amounts, just…
It’s a bad feeling when your car won’t start. All the plans made, all the places to be, and all the errands that were supposed to have been run are out the window. It’s bad when your car won’t start at home, but even worse when it won’t start somewhere else. There are immediate decisions…
Alberta returned to Step 1 from Step 2 of its “Path Forward” out of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 6 due to concerning high numbers of cases of the disease, which has unfortunately prolonged the province’s economic recovery. There is no business operating as usual in Alberta right now. Retail services must only allow shoppers…
A rural property in Alberta is a dream come true for many. There are huge skies, rolling green hills, and the majestic Rocky Mountains in the background. There’s more than enough room for everyone to feel as though they have their own private sanctuary outside of Alberta’s major cities, but living semi-remotely comes with its…