Driving in the summer seems simple – there’s no snow, ice, and freezing-cold weather to deal with at least – but statistics say that this season is the deadliest by far for drivers. According to the 2018 Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics, fatal accidents mostly occurred during the months of June, July, August and October of…
DetailsWe can’t let a week of record-setting high temperatures followed by a few days of torrential rainfall causing flash flooding go by without talking about the obvious. Climate change has been causing all kinds of severe weather across Canada for some time now, and the trend is costing a lot of money for both insurers…
DetailsThis weekend will be the first time we’ve experienced temperatures below plus 30-degrees Celsius in more than a week. It seems we may be nearing the end of what has been an extraordinary heat wave in Calgary. We normally average five days of plus-30 degree Celsius weather over the course of each summer, but we…
DetailsThe average Canadian family managed to save a fair amount of money over the past year and are now looking to spend it, says this CBC article. Vehicles are on the top of the list for “must haves,” but those on the hunt are discovering unexpected supply chain issues. Cars are complicated computer-driven machines, and…
DetailsEvery 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…
DetailsThe 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. …
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsPrep 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…
DetailsAlbertans 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…
DetailsIt 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…
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