There are a number of businesses that require several company vehicles to operate. Everything from landscapers to personal chauffer services require people behind the wheel. In Alberta, any company using more than five vehicles is technically operating a “fleet,” and the company doesn’t necessarily have to own the vehicles, either. A fleet can also consist…
With very little rain forecast among a series of days predicted to be plus-30 degrees Celsius, it’s no surprise that experts are sounding the alarm about the high risk of fire. When it’s this dry out, everyone must play a role in keeping the chances of a blaze down. Whether at home or out in…
The pros and cons of graduated drivers licences (GDLs) became a topic of discussion in Alberta recently as a politician vowed to remove the two-step GDL fee if elected as leader of the current governing party. Travis Toews has said that he would replace the program with a one-step licence that will be available to…
It’s a horrible feeling to arrive home to find that somebody has been in your house, going through your things, and just taking what they want. It’s an extreme violation of safety and privacy, and the violation is intense. Knowing what to do if such a terrible occasion occurs can be the first step into…
Insurance is often one of those things that you don’t think about until you need to, which is both a good and a bad thing. Quietly operating in the background, insurance should provide peace of mind and confidence in your protection, but it is also something that should be attended to regularly. Major life events…
It’s been a very hard few years for ranchers in Alberta. Melanie Wowk, chairperson of the Alberta Beef Producers, recently told the Calgary Herald that a combination of factors, including last year’s drought, increased costs, and supply chain issues, have put a lot of pressure on cattle producers across the country. Wowk estimates there has…
On July 7, the first day of the Calgary Stampede, a series of severe storms hit Alberta that brought with them high winds, precipitation, hail, and a tornado. Southeast of Sundre, one home was flattened and four others badly damaged. Nobody was seriously injured, thankfully; however experts are warning that Albertans should be prepared for…
We’ve all been in the awkward situation when someone we know grabs their keys to drive home even though it’s obvious they are impaired, whether it be by alcohol, or cannabis, or both. It’s hard to know what to do, because nobody wants to get into a confrontation or even end up losing a friend.…
There has been much talk lately about the rising cost of living. Inflation rates are at the highest they have been since 1983 and consumers are feeling the squeeze at every point of purchase. Human beings are a creative lot, however, and are coming up with simple, yet effective, ways to control their finances. Here…
We in Calgary happen to live right in the middle of a weather anomaly. Hail is common here, while it’s something the rest of the world doesn’t see that often. It’s so common that our area has earned the moniker of “Hailstorm Alley,” and history certainly backs the name up. On June 13, 2020, residents…