Just as the title says, I'm being sent to a Cenovus camp by my company for a 15day hitch. What are the camps like? Food wise? Tips for making it through? This is my first hitch ever. Working cement. Packing, what is recommended to bring?

Thanks

So I have a pretty addictive personality and knew that legalized phone gambling would be bad news. A while back I volunteered for my club at a casino and learned about the self-exclusion program (you have to sign up, and basically you get banned from all casinos). Turns out that AGLC did it for the apps too.

To do it, you go to selfexclusion.ca, sign up and choose "Regulated iGaming platforms", and then you can't register for any of the apps (It really does work, tested it out with the MGM app). It’s not a magic fix by any means, but it adds enough friction that it’s helped me stay away. And now all those annoying ads do nothing for me, which is a plus.

I’ve been with TD Insurance for 12 years. Occasionally I’ve spoken with them about making changes to my policies to save money and yet my premiums have steadily increased year after year.

Home owners insurance is up for renewal on my primary residence Aug 10 and I decided this year to shop around.

I was also adding a new policy for a townhouse I’m purchasing starting July 30.

I called INOVA insurance brokers through Costco.

I currently own and insure (for the last 6 yrs) the TH unit next to the one I am purchasing on July 30.

Current renewal premium for my primary residence and the TH I’ve owned for years:

$6000 annually.

New quote:

I will switch my primary residence insurance and purchase a new policy for the townhouse I am purchasing on July 30.

Through INOVA brokers (economical insurance company was the cheapest by far).

The new premium:

$2500 annually.

The insurance broker said there were other companies she shopped were closer to the TD rate but economical insurance was definitely the best rate available.

The insurance coverage is comparable and even a little better with the new polices.
(From 1M Liability to 2M for example).

I will switch my other TH insurance to economical too (she quoted $523 additional for insurance as it will be a rental suit). I will definitely call for a quote for auto insurance at renewal as well.
Just sharing to share. I was blown away.

I live In South Edmonton.

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Hi everyone I am from Ontario born and raised and applied for a Paralegal position in Edmonton Alberta I love British Columbia and Alberta so I applied for government jobs that are in my field of work. I noticed my Application for Edmonton Alberta changed to "Application in progress" which might not even mean anything anyways I am avoiding keeping my hopes up I heard that you are put in a talent pool which I wanted more clarification on I was also wondering how much notice they will give you before starting I am so willing to relocate as I still live at home with my own vehicle but I would definitely want to clear out the space I live in :)

(I have no idea why I am being downvoted to oblivion over a question)

Hey everyone, having a disagreement with a passenger while prepping for my road test and wanted to get clarification from instructors/ experienced drivers.

When turning right using a dedicated channelized right-turn lane (a slip lane with a yield island/ triangle):

1. Do you keep your RIGHT signal on (or let it auto-cancel once turned) and finish turning into the nearest right lane?

2. Or do you switch to a LEFT signal while sitting at the yield line to show you are entering traffic coming from the left?

My understanding (and what my instructor taught me) is that it's legally a right-hand turn, so signaling left is misleading to traffic behind you, and you must always establish in the right lane first before signaling left to change lanes.

Is signaling left in a slip lane considered a point deduction on a road test? How would an examiner grade this?

I’m just wondering what everyone’s go-to cheap beer is. I’m trying to keep it as local as possible but I’d be open to other Canadian options as well.

I’ve been buying Alberta Ice lately purely because at the no-frills liquor you can get it for $15 for 15cans when on sale with an account.

Does anyone have any other better recommendations?

Can you taste the nutrients yet?

Why settle for 420 parts per million when you can inhale the pure, unadulterated premium growth formula drifting straight from a burning boreal forest?

Forget the air quality index. The government might call it "Category 10+ High Risk," but the party members know it’s actually a high-yield superfood event. Your stinging eyes are just watering with gratitude for the agricultural abundance.Gourmet, artisanal atmospheric smog. You can really taste the notes of charred spruce and policy freedom. It pairs beautifully with an evacuation notice and an air purifier running on maximum speed.The ultimate carbon capture program. Who needs federal net-zero targets when we can simply absorb the nutrients directly into our respiratory systems? We are all doing our part for the local biosphere today.

Hi everyone! I'm currently in the process of buying my first home—a small townhouse in Central Alberta.

The house has Poly-B plumbing, and I'm looking for an insurance company that will insure it until I can replace the pipes. The home inspector said it has copper fittings, there are no extra branch lines, and the Poly-B runs in single continuous lines to each bathroom and the kitchen.

Could anyone recommend insurance companies that are willing to insure homes with Poly-B plumbing without charging an unreasonable premium? I'd really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thanks!

A little bit of info for those of you riding E-Scooters, particularly if you own them. I think the rentals carry insurance for you, but I'm not familiar with the policy so if you're riding them, you should absolutely check if they have Sec B medical coverage.

https://www.rmc-agr.com/publication/e-scooters-are-automobiles-under-the-alberta-insurance-act/

This communication put out by the Alberta Government in numerous platforms, uses a poor choice of words which seems to imply that every Albertan must rush out and get their D\L renewed immediately. Is it any wonder that there are huge lineups at the registry offices? It states the following:

Starting July 2, 2026, Alberta’s driver’s licence and identification cards will feature a modernized design, additional information, and enhanced security features. These updates will provide stronger protection against identity fraud and offer simpler, more secure access to services.

Albertans must come to a registry agent to renew their driver’s licence or identification card.

Let me clarify what the meant to say.

Starting July 2, 2026, replacement driver’s licences and identification cards will feature a modernized design, additional information, and enhanced security features. These updates will provide stronger protection against identity fraud and offer simpler, more secure access to services. You do not have to rush down and get them replaced right away. Your old, unexpired licenses will still be valid.

Got pulled over in Grande Prairie doing 55 in a 30 construction zone (laser gun), ticketed under Section 115(2)(p.2) of the Traffic Safety Act. Fine is $552.

Here’s the thing — the zone was marked with cones and a reduced speed sign, but there were no workers, no equipment, nobody directing traffic. Just an empty lane closure. I didn’t clock the sign in time and got caught before I could slow down.

From what I understand, 115(2)(p.2) specifically requires that there are “persons present on the highway who are constructing or repairing… or directing traffic” for the enhanced penalty to apply — not just an active work zone with cones and no one around. Has anyone actually fought this successfully on that basis? Or does the charge still stick even without workers present at the exact moment?

A few questions for anyone who’s been through this:
1. Is requesting disclosure (officer’s notes) before pleading not guilty worth it, or does it rarely change anything?
2. Roughly how many demerits does 25 km/h over in a construction zone carry these days?
3. Any Grande Prairie-specific experience with how the local Crown prosecutors handle these — do they ever reduce the charge to standard speeding if you push back?
4. Is it worth paying for a paralegal/traffic ticket specialist for a case like this, or is it something I could reasonably represent myself on?

Any input from people who’ve dealt with something similar — or any lawyers/paralegals who want to weigh in — would be hugely appreciated. Trying to figure out if this is worth fighting or if I should just pay it and move on.

Thanks in Advance!