STARTING A BUSINESS? Starting your journey to self-employment is a very exciting thing! There are many steps to ensuring that you’re setting yourself up for success. One of the first steps in starting any business is determining your business structure. Generally, there are three main business types in Canada: Sole Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Here’s some […]
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Registering A Baby
Congratulations on your new little miracle! At this exciting new time, you may be looking for information about the documents your new baby will need. BIRTH CERTIFICATE Although you fill out a form at the hospital, this is a form for Vital Statistics that records any births that occur. If you want to receive a […]
Avoid Wildlife Dangers While Driving
It’s the time of year when the wildlife can come on the road. Here’s some tips on how to avoid wildlife while driving on our highways: 1. PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE Make sure your vehicle is optimized for you to see wildlife clearly. Check that your headlights are working and clear. Clean your windshield so that […]
Hydroplaning
Springtime can be a challenging season for driving with the wet weather conditions. Hydroplaning is a dangerous driving situation to avoid, but if you cannot it is best to be prepared. How To Avoid Hydroplaning 1. Reduce Your Speed Most automobile safety experts agree that hydroplaning is most likely to occur at speeds greater than […]
Vehicle Registration Renewal
If you haven’t heard the news – the Government of Alberta is no longer mailing out vehicle registration renewal notices before your expiry month. This means, it will now be up to you to make sure you know when your renewal month is so you can renew in time before your registration and licence plate […]
Registry Search
The Alberta Government has rolled out a new way for the public to complete both Corporate and Personal Property searches online. Now you can commence these searches on www.registrysearch.ca. Alberta Personal Property (Lien) Searches Buying a used vehicle and need to check that it is free and clear of liens? Personal Property (Lien) […]
Motorcycle Season
It’s motorcycle season! If your a cycle lover, we want to help have the best experience this summer! We’ve outlined some steps from Transportation Alberta to make sure you got everything covered: A Class 6 licence allows you to drive a motorcycle or moped by yourself. Overview To drive a motorcycle, you must hold a […]
What To Do If You’re In An Accident
Did you know A CRASH RISK IS PARTICULARLY HIGH DURING THE FIRST MONTHS AFTER A TEENS GETS THEIR LICENSE? Accidents can be a frightening and emotional time. Here’s a list of steps and reminders to help you get through that situation if it should ever arise. Immediately call 911 if anyone is injured. If […]
Drive To The Conditions
Everyone who has been raised in Canada should know by now that winter weather has a major effect on how we should drive. Unfortunately, many people don’t take this seriously. This lack of responsibility causes more collisions, property damage, and human fatalities every year. Being a responsible driver means caring for those within your vehicle […]
New Drivers and Large Trucks
With winter just around the corner, many new/young drivers will experience cold weather road conditions for the first time. If you add large trucks to the mix, odds are you’ll see a great increase in accidents occurring. Even if a truck driver has the absolute best training, they are still relying on drivers to be […]