3 Myths on Winter Tires Snow! Snow! Go Away! Come again another day! Let’s face it most of us could do without snow in 2020. Heck, we could probably wait until 2030 at this point. The reality is that winter is here and we have to be as safe as we can while trying to […]
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How To Register a Vehicle Outside of Alberta
Since Covid-19 hit in early 2020 to August 2020 there have been 281,767 Canadians that have returned from abroad. Add in the interprovincial migration that’s been on going through out the pandemic and you have a steady flow of people coming and going. This affects many aspects of life especially those pesky new documents needed […]
3 Tips To Fight The Covid Blues
The Covid blues are a real thing! We are all experiencing some level of discomfort and difficulty. Whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, or elder, we all have some sort of obstacle to overcome right now. With that in mind we’ve compiled three tips to keep your mental health in check during this season. We […]
Reissuing Government ID
We’ve all had that sinking feeling when you reach for your wallet and find out it’s missing. For some of us we first experience this at the age of 13 on the way to the corner store for candy. For others, it’s more like age 40 with 4 family members in tow. Either way, we […]
Types Of Businesses In Canada
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 […]
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) […]