Pretty 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…
Approximately 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…
It’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…
Things 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…
The 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…
A 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…
Yesterday, thousands of Calgarians hunkered down after the city was alerted to a tornado growing west of the city. At around 2:30 p.m., authorities reported that a thunderstorm with the potential to turn into a tornado had been spotted near Springbank. With just about every tornado comes hail, and parts of northwest Calgary saw a…
On July 8, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reported that the huge hailstorm that hit northeast Calgary, Airdrie, and the surrounding area ended up causing close to $1.2 billion in insured damages. With more than 20,000 claims made, the majority of the damage was to personal property and vehicles, with some being claimed by…
There’s nothing better than settling in to a camping chair by a fire pit underneath a beautiful starry evening at the end of a long day of family activities, sun and fun, good food, and great scenery. That’s camping in Alberta, and it is officially back on. At the beginning of June, the Alberta government…
According to Statistics Canada, in 2016 about 63% of Canadians held mortgages on their own homes, with 43% of those having managed to pay off their mortgages in entirety. Without an aging population who have had several years to rid themselves of their house debt, Statistics Canada estimates that number would have decreased to about…