Signalling for Change: Alberta tow operator calls for emergency lights for tow vehicles
Spruce Grove, Alberta — An Albertan tow operator is signalling to provincial legislators a need for better safeguards after one of his employees was hit by a vehicle while attending to a roadside assistance call. Saskatchewan allowed the use of blue and amber flashing lights for tow operators in 2017 and now Gregg Wilson of […]
Welcomes of the Week: Lordco opens fourth Alberta store
Edmonton, Alberta — Lordco Auto Parts has opened its fourth Alberta store, located at 4122 Calgary Trail. The store held a grand opening event for the Southwest location in early December, adding to Lordco’s presence in the province with the existing Northeast Calgary, Northeast Edmonton and Southwest Edmonton locations. The company was also recently recognized […]
Racer Oasis: Calgary councillor’s motion for legal route to street racing shot down at committee
Calgary, Alberta — Can you hear that? Is that a crowd of teenagers chanting, “Let them race”? But this isn’t an 80’s ski movie and there is no one in a top hat and monocle in sight (R.I.P. Mr. Peanut). It’s simpler and somehow more compelling than that. Calgarians just want somewhere to show off […]
Chop Blocked: Alta. RCMP recover $550,000 in stolen vehicles from alleged Chestermere chop shop
Chestermere, Alberta — RCMP in southern Alberta located $550,000 to $600,000 in stolen vehicles following the bust of an alleged chop shop near the city of Chestermere. The Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit (SACRU), a regional wing of the RCMP, received a tip from the Calgary Police Service of the possible location of a stolen […]
Parts and Pucks: Lordco named presenting sponsor of Road to World Juniors pre-tournament
Calgary, Alberta — Lordco Auto Parts will be helping to lead the way to this year’s IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton, as Hockey Canada announced that the western parts supplier will be the marquee sponsor of the Lordco Road to the World Juniors pre-tournament schedule. Lordco is a national marketing partner with Hockey Canada […]
ALBERTA | REGIONAL NEWS
BACK FROM WHENCE YOU CAME In just a matter of days, British Columbia has become an isolated enclave on Canada’s west coast due to intense rainfall and flooding, leading to many of the province’s imported products being stuck in limbo in port warehouses. Among these delayed products are in-demand auto parts that were due for […]
Grande Plans: Big Rig Collision expands business to Calgary, Las Vegas following merger
Grande Prairie, Alberta — A Grande Prairie collision company is making a go of it in the big cities, as Big Rig Collision announced the acquisition of BRC Group in Calgary and BRC Coach and Transit in Las Vegas, Nev. President of Big Rig Collision Kenton Schultz spoke to why he felt now was the […]
Considerate Claims: Alberta to allow not-at-fault drivers to pursue claims through own carrier
Edmonton, Alberta — Changes are on the way for the Alberta auto insurance industry as the provincial government announced new measures to streamline claims processing for not-at-fault drivers. Starting Jan. 1, drivers will be able to claim vehicle damage that they are not responsible for to their own insurance company and not that of the […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
TRUCK TALK A column denouncing Canada’s love affair with trucks was published by the Globe and Mail this summer, and boy, oh boy did it ever get a response. Both truck lovers and haters alike took to their devices to share their thoughts on the matter, with Albertan and Saskatchewan Premiers Jason Kenney and Scott […]
More than a Drizzle: Summer storms in the prairies total $120M in damage, according to IBC
Edmonton, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been tallying up damage costs and has found that the prairies have taken a hit of $120 million in insured damage this summer, following two significant storms. Strong winds, hail and rain on July 22 caused $56 million in insured damage, while severe storms on […]
