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…
At the beginning of June, the Calgary Herald reported that rental property vacancy rates are high in Calgary right now, which is good news for renters, but not so much for landlords. The fact that there are fewer renters is because of both COVID-19 and the economic downturn in Alberta, and is what experts are…
Calgary is the hailstorm capital of Canada, and we certainly proved that we’ve earned that moniker the evening of June 13. In the early evening, an intense storm hit the city, dumping half a month’s worth of rain on the city in less than an hour. Measurements of 48.7 millimetres of precipitation make up about…
Today is a cause for celebration. Alberta has officially moved into Stage 2 of the COVID-19 Relaunch Strategy one week ahead of schedule, due solely to the sacrifices made and diligence shown by the people of the province. We can be proud of the fact that the number of infections and hospitalizations are well below…