There remains a Level 3 travel advisory in effect in Canada, which directs people to avoid all non-essential travel outside of the country. Many of Canada’s most dedicated travellers – our proud legion of snowbirds —are in a holding pattern while they wait and see what happens with the pandemic in the coming months. The…
DetailsA CBC article from just Sept. 17 of this year reports that cargo theft is becoming more and more problematic for transport companies. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been compiling statistics on instances of cargo theft in Canada since 2014, when the IBC and the Canadian Trucking Alliance came together to create the…
Details2020 has been a difficult year so far, to say the least. In August, the province’s unemployment rate sat at 12.8%, placing it as the second worst in the nation behind Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the Edmonton Journal. For cities, Calgary sadly earned the first-place title of the highest unemployment rate in the country…
DetailsCalgary has one of the most amazing pathway systems in the world, with about 1,000 km of regional pathways and 96 km of trails that take you to every part of the city and to all major destinations. On top of that is 290 km of on-street bikeways and cycle tracks, and the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, a…
DetailsPretty much every Alberta car owner saw a rise in the premiums this year. A Government of Alberta decision that removed a maximum 5% annual bump in car insurance rates led many insurance companies to apply for permission to raise their premiums, and from what we’ve heard from our clients and seen from reports in…
DetailsApproximately 96% of enterprises in Alberta are defined as small businesses, which together inject about $100 billion each year into the economy. Truly the backbone of the province, small businesses have taken a large hit this year. In order to keep people employed and the economy running, there have been many supports for small businesses…
DetailsIt’s been a beautiful summer for the lucky owners of cabins across the country’s remarkable landscape. These properties are valued escapes for entire families, often passed down from generation to generation. They are little slices of heaven where people can fully unwind and concentrate on what’s happening in the moment. Whether your cabin is tucked…
DetailsThings are difficult in Alberta right now, and many are re-evaluating their careers and living arrangements. For some, loss of income is making paying bills difficult, and a way to lower their overall cost of living is necessary. Others, such as condo owners who chose to purchase in or close to downtown, are now finding…
DetailsThe last couple of weeks have been hot and beautiful here in Alberta, and it feels like summer could be here to stay for a while longer. There’s a lot to see and do in this province, and exploring everything it has to offer is highly enjoyable in a motorhome. CampgroundReviews.com counts 263 RV parks…
DetailsA beautiful, hot week is about to move into a gorgeous Heritage Day long weekend, and many Albertans are looking forward to spending the extra day enjoying our cities and province. It’s a lot different than usual this year, however, as we’re planning our meals and activities along with our COVID-19 cohort group, and packing…
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