A recent survey conducted by Hydro-Québec found that people in Calgary pay some of the highest rates for energy and utilities in North America. While there are a lot of reasons and a lot of blame about the situation, chances are there’s plenty of room for you to cut back on your energy consumption. This…
DetailsThanks to last spring’s flooding and this year’s unusually brutal winter, there just may be more potholes than ever before on Calgary’s roads. Potholes can cause significant damage to your vehicle’s wheels and undercarriage, and it can be difficult to get your insurance company to cover these costs. Your best bet is to avoid potholes…
DetailsThere is an old saying you’ve probably heard: bad habits are like a comfortable bed. They’re easy to get into, but very hard to get out of. Nowhere is this more true than on the road. Many drivers have picked up a bad habit or two over the years. It’s tempting to roll through seemingly…
DetailsAlberta is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces, and many residents love to get outdoors with their recreational vehicles. ATVs and off-road motorcycles do require special insurance considerations, though, so ensure to protect your property properly before heading out on to one of this province’s many beautiful trails. Alberta Auto Insurance: Covering Your All-Terrain Vehicle…
DetailsAn unfortunate fact of aging is that it makes us more prone to accidents around the house, and many older people need to adapt their lifestyles to their changing needs. At Lane’s Insurance, we encourage older homeowners to implement comprehensive safety plans. As a leading provider of home insurance in Calgary, our goal is to help you…
DetailsMotorhomes and RVs are extremely popular with Albertans, but many people don’t realize that they require special insurance considerations. You don’t want to buy an RV insurance policy only to find that it doesn’t cover the kind of claim you need to file, so it’s best to be in the know when the time comes…
DetailsIn Calgary and throughout southern Alberta, road conditions can be treacherous in the spring. This is largely because of the materials used to maintain our thoroughways during the winter. The City of Calgary preemptively applies calcium chloride to major routes when significant snowfall is in the forecast, and salt is used to melt frozen precipitation when temperatures…
DetailsWith drivers battling restricted visibility as they back out of tight spaces and dozens of people trying to navigate narrow routes, parking lots can be tricky places to drive. While most parking lot accidents don’t result in serious injury, they can cause significant damage to vehicles and result in costly insurance claims. As you know,…
DetailsDistracted driving is a problem for everyone on the road. In fact, statistics compiled by police agencies around the country are beginning to show that distracted driving causes even more accidents than impaired driving. To keep your Calgary auto insurance rates low, you’ll want to avoid making claims and causing at-fault accidents, and eliminating distracted driving…
Details“Green driving” is a great way to help reduce your rates for car insurance in Calgary, and it also helps protect the environment. By following best practices for eco-friendly driving, you’ll be safer on the road. This cuts down your risk of being involved in an accident, which in turn makes it less likely that you’ll…
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