Petroleum Payout: Alberta announces tax relief on fuel, gas prices continue to rise
Edmonton, Alberta — Despite a provincial announcement for gas tax relief on Mar. 7, prices continue to rise in Alberta. According to Alberta’s premier Jason Kenny, Albertans would enjoy tax relief on fuel by 13 cents per litre in addition to a $150 electricity rebate. This is aimed to “provide much-needed relief to everyday Albertans,” […]
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 […]
Bodyshop shooting update
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 26, 2018 — Tragedy has hit Edmonton’s automotive repair industry. An autopsy has confirmed that Ahmed Azmi Ahmed, owner of Aftermath Autohaus, was killed as a result of gunshots wounds he suffered outside of his bodyshop in downtown Edmonton. He was shot while working inside his shop Tuesday morning. […]
Shooting at Edmonton bodyshop
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 24, 2018 — A 36-year-old man was shot and killed outside of CarProof Auto Repair in Edmonton Tuesday morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene around 9:30 a.m. where they found the man in critical condition. The victim was immediately rushed to hospital and was later […]
Slippery roads results in 108 collisions for Edmonton in one day
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 24, 2018 – A staggering 108 collisions occurred throughout Saturday in Edmonton due to poor weather conditions. There were a total of 18 collisions between 12 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturday alone. Edmonton police reported three hit and run collisions, three collisions that involved injuries and […]
Color Compass shines in Alberta
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — June 28, 2018 — Color Compass capped off two successful events earlier this month, hosting summer equipment shows in Calgary and Edmonton. The shows focused on the necessary equipment required for OEM certifications and included live demonstrations from some of the industry’s top equipment manufacturers. The two […]
Ontario wins big at the Skills Canada National Competition
By CRM staff Edmonton, Alberta — June 11, 2018 — National accolades and bragging rights were on the line as Canada’s top automotive students and apprentices showcased their prowess, facing off at 2018 Skills Canada National Competition last week. The 24th annual event, which took place between June 4-5 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, gathered […]
CARSTAR Edmonton South receives I-Car and Toyota certifications
By Allison Preston Edmonton, Alberta — December 1, 2017 — The certification gold rush continues in Canada as CARSTAR’s Edmonton South shop recently earned both the Toyota Certified Collision Centre designation as well as the I-CAR Gold Class accreditation. “We are very proud to have CARSTAR Edmonton South recognized as one of the top collision […]
CARSTAR Edmonton South receives Toyota OEM certification
By CRM Staff Edmonton, Alberta — October 25, 2017 — CARSTAR Edmonton South has announced it has received OEM certification from Toyota. The certification means that CARSTAR Edmonton South now meets or exceeds the manufacturer standards when repairing Toyota vehicles. In order to become Toyota certified, the shop’s facilities had to meet numerous requirements including […]
Empire Collision helps send refurbished fire truck to Honduras
By Tom Davis Edmonton, Alberta — October 16, 2017 — Empire Collision in Edmonton, Alberta, has joined together with other businesses in the province’s capital to donate a newly refurbished fire truck to a city in Honduras. The Edmonton-based taskforce, which was put together by the Riverview Rotary Club of Edmonton and led by Dr. […]
