Insurance was developed to safeguard individuals and their property against unforeseen risks, such as theft, fire, and weather-related incidents. Although insurance can’t stop these things from happening, it can help rebuild afterwards. In Canada, the insurance industry has a rich history, adapting to the evolving needs of our diverse population. As we look to the…
DetailsAlberta is one of Canada’s leading agricultural provinces. We at Lane’s are proud of our farmers, which number more than 55,000 strong, and Alberta is known for our prolific production of crops such as wheat, canola, barley, oilseeds, cattle, and dairy products. In 2020, Alberta’s agricultural sector contributed approximately $11.6 billion to the province’s Gross…
DetailsThe rental market in Calgary has made many headlines recently, as residents struggle to keep up with skyrocketing rates and very little availability. A recent Global News article tells the story of tenants having to compete against 50 or 60 others for a single unit and even having to relocate outside of the city in…
DetailsThe last week has been very scary for residents of Yellowknife and Kelowna in Canada. People watched with trepidation as massive wildfires encroached on each city, with the bulk of the blaze getting to within 15 kilometres of the Northwest Territories’ capital city and even closer to the nearby communities of Hay River and Fort…
DetailsSummer is far from over, but spending weeks at the family cabin may be in the rearview mirror for many. If you are lucky enough to own a vacation property, taking care of it properly is of utmost concern. Because these properties remain empty for long stretches of time, they are far more vulnerable than…
DetailsThe Government of Alberta recently announced changes to the Traffic Safety Act that effect how drivers are meant to respond to emergency vehicles on the road. Starting Sept. 1, Albertans in the lane closest to a vehicle with flashing lights, such as a police car, ambulance, tow truck, maintenance worker or snow plow, are required…
DetailsThe restaurant and bar industry is a tough one during any regular year, and there’s no denying the pandemic put a lot of extra pressure on these types of small business owners in Alberta. As an industry, restaurant and bar ownership is incredibly difficult. Three out of five new restaurants do not last a year,…
DetailsWhen you’re driving, you need all of your attention and abilities at the ready. You must be able to focus on the task at hand, anticipate the actions of the drivers around you, and react very quickly. Despite being ready for everything, however, unexpected events can occur. Major medical incidents while behind the wheel can…
DetailsWhen the Government of Alberta paused private auto insurance rate increases early this year, the hope was that drivers would begin to see improved affordability and some relief from skyrocketing inflation costs. Unfortunately, according to Alberta Auto Insurance Facts (AAIF), this hasn’t been quite as successful as hoped. The AAIF says that “Alberta drivers are…
DetailsLast week the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) released its preliminary damage analysis for the massive twister that hit between Didsbury and Carstairs (about 82 kilometres north of Calgary) on July 1. Dubbed the Mountain View County tornado, it was rated as an EF-4, very close to the highest end of the enhanced Fujita scale, which…
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