There are many reasons why a driver may choose to stop using one (or more) of their vehicles. Maybe it needs expensive repairs that require some saving to address. Or, perhaps the main driver is off to university. Or, maybe it is just not needed at the moment, but could be useful in the future. …
DetailsAlberta has grown tremendously in its 117-year history. The two largest cities of Calgary and Edmonton both boast a million-plus residents and are full of contemporary buildings and modern infrastructure. Some historians lament that with the furious pace of growth, however, a number of the province’s historic buildings have been lost, such as the case…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsIt’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…
DetailsInsurance 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…
DetailsIt’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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsWe’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.…
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