Relic Recovery: Rust Valley Restorers duo to auction off 300+ vehicles this weekend
Tappen, British Columbia — Mike Hall and Avery Shoaf, better known by their show business moniker, the “Rust Valley Restorers,” are continuing to shed their impressive automotive collections, as the pair prepare to hold a no-reserve auction this weekend where they expect to part with hundreds of vehicles. In a Facebook video, Hall explained that he […]
Recruitment Redial: Alberta is Calling campaign enters phase 2, ‘doubling down on efforts to attract talent’
Edmonton, Alberta — Torontonians and West Coasters be warned; there are Albertans loose in your area, looking to convince you to come work in the Wild Rose province as the “Alberta is Calling” campaign begins its second phase—and always remember—they may be skilled with lassos. Following the lead of Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia in their […]
Money Pit: Sinkhole forms in parking lot of Edmonton luxury car dealership
Edmonton, Alberta — Just when you thought your childhood fear of quicksand had passed—your car has been consumed by the earth. That is what four Edmonton residents are asking themselves after a sinkhole opened up in the parking lot of a south-end Infiniti dealership on Tuesday. Owner of the neighbouring Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley dealership, Lucky […]
Look Both Ways: Elk directs traffic on Alberta highway, issues warning to driver
Jasper, Alberta — In a stunning reversal to the relationship between nature and machines, concerned motorists along an Alberta highway near Jasper recently found themselves being herded to the road’s shoulders by a rogue bull elk out for a stroll. In a video uploaded to YouTube by WildlifeOnVideo, several drivers were forced to stop along […]
A Troublesome Trend: Calgary’s July 2021 hail storm damage more than double initial estimates, IBC says
Edmonton, Alberta — As we close the book on yet another eventful summer, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has opened theirs, tallying up the damage from several severe weather events that hit Western Canada over the past months. Canada’s western half is dealing with more than $300 million in insured damage following several thunderstorm […]
Fobbed Off: Car relay theft attacks spreading across Western Canada
Golden, British Columbia – Auto theft is on the rise across Canada, and small towns are no exception. In the past month, the town of Golden witnessed a 60 percent increase in auto theft, according to the RCMP. While the RCMP has not provided further details in its press release, aside from some tips, this […]
A Rep with Rhythm: BASF Western account rep inducted to country music hall of honour
Toronto, Ontario — Repair facilities in Western Canada may know him as the guy that gets them their paint, but Chad Melchert is also a drummer—and the drummer is finally getting their due. Melchert announced on LinkedIn this week that he has been inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association’s Hall of Honour. In addition […]
Practiced Perfection: Dorien Lozeau returns from German car painting training challenge
Neuss, Germany – Former Bodyworx Professional cover star, and rising star in his own right, Dorien Lozeau recently returned from a WorldSkills training session in Neuss, Germany ahead of this fall’s WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition. This four-day car painting challenge, supported in part by 3M and Festool, took place between Sept. 5 to Sept. […]
The Premier’s Picks: Eleven skills industry leaders form Alberta ‘Council on Skills’
Edmonton, Alberta — A group of eleven skills industry stakeholders will head up the new “Premier’s Council on Skills,” announced on Monday, as the province of Alberta continues its push to bring more skilled trades workers into the province. Comprised of leaders from various sectors of industry, though unfortunately lacking an expert specifically knowledgeable in […]
Cat-astrophic Solutions: Edmonton Police offering $50K reward for solution to catalytic converter thefts
Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton Police services has offered $50,000 to anyone able to come up with a feasible solution to the prevalence of catalytic converter theft across the province. The reward is being offered in conjunction with Millennium Insurance Corporation and the Edmonton Police Foundation. “Most people have no idea what a catalytic converter is […]
