No Hikes for the Holidays: Alberta NDPs call on gov. to cap auto insurance rates
Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta’s NDPs are calling on the provincial government to reinstate a cap on insurance premium hikes, despite the UCP’s claims that insurers are struggling financially in the pandemic. The NDP’s Jon Carson pointed toward the numbers presented in the Superintendent of Insurance 2019 Annual Report as proof that the auto insurance sector […]
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COVID CANCELS CALGARY AUTO SHOW Calgary Motor Dealers Association has announced that the 2021 Calgary International Auto and Truck Show will be cancelled due to uncertainty regarding the pandemic. “It is an unprecedented time for everyone from both a business and personal perspectives,” said Jim Gillespie, executive director of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association and […]
Insurance rates are on the rise
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – April 25, 2019 – While there are a number of reasons why insurance rates can increase, LowestRates.ca, says the increase that Alberta and Ontario drivers are seeing could be a result of insurers pulling out of the business. In the Q1 report conducted by LowestRates.ca, Alberta has experienced the […]
Alberta Government announces funding for electric vehicle network
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – February 5, 2019 –– The Government of Alberta announced on Monday that they will be providing $1.2 million towards the provinces Peaks to Prairies electric vehicle network. The network will be installing 20 fast-charging stations that will cover more than 1,700 km of southern Alberta highways. Canadian provinces such as […]
Alberta drivers looking for answers over insurance rates
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – November 23, 2018 — Alberta drivers are being priced out of insurance coverage, as a result of a cap on the cost of liability-only vehicle insurance introduced by the provincial government. “The government meant well,” Lance Miller, CEO of Surex Insurance, told CTV News. “They’re trying to protect Albertans from […]
Tighter regulations for repairers in Alberta
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 26, 2018 — In order to protect consumers, Alberta has issued tighter regulations for repairers and dealerships in their province, which is set to start next week. “Buying or repairing a car shouldn’t be intimidating. These new rules can give Albertans confidence that they won’t be hit with unexpected […]
FAN’s Saskatchewan and Alberta meeting
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2018 — Earlier this month, Fix Automotive Network’s annual regional meeting for Alberta and Saskatchewan brought together more than 65 delegates from FAN’s corporate staff, insurance and fleet partners as well as Speedy Auto Service and NOVUS Glass franchise strategic partners. “Our annual regional meeting is a great […]
Autobody students compete for a chance to join team Alberta
By CRM Staff Edmonton Alberta — May 4, 2018 — High school and post-secondary students from 80 communities recently participated in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in 46 trade and technology events. Over 700 students participated in the two-day event, featuring 45 unique events ranging from Culinary Arts to Robotics, and Auto Service to […]
New Owners Take Over Fix Auto in Medicine Hat
By CRM Staff Medicine Hat, Alberta — March 6, 2018 — Fix Auto has welcomed the new owners of one of their Medicine Hat locations. Part of the Fix Auto network since 2011, Fix Auto Medicine Hat North will now be run by the ownership group Sun City Ford. “This location was included as part […]
Fix Auto expands in Alberta with Nanton opening
By CRM Staff Nanton, Alberta — January 16, 2018 — Fix Auto has expanded in Alberta with the opening of a new location for Morley Barnaby in Nanton. The shop follows Barnaby’s first facility in Okotoks, Alberta. “We strive to give our customers the best experience possible by providing repairs that we, and our customers, […]
