Close Call: Severe tornado narrowly misses central Alta. communities, local auto repair shops see little to no claims
Calgary, Alberta — A tornado of historic proportions touched down in central Alberta over the weekend—not that anyone in the collision industry would have noticed, as it turns out that just about every repair shop in the area says they were unaffected. Tornado researchers classified Saturday’s twister as an EF4—meaning it reached a maximum wind […]
Vitamin K: Johnny K Group raises $7,000 at cystic fibrosis charity walk
Edmonton, Alberta — The incomparable Johnny K, of CARSTAR MSO fame, is proud to say that his group of Edmonton-area repair shops have managed to raise $7,000 for cystic fibrosis research. With the combined power of six CARSTAR facilities at his disposal, Johnny Kloeckes and his army of collision experts attended the “Walk to Make […]
A Strong Backfield: Edmonton Elks partner with Lordco Auto Parts for 2023 season
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia — Lordco Auto Parts first made its way into Alberta in 2019 and has quickly ingratiated itself with its new neighbours, announcing Wednesday that the company has signed on as a partner of the Edmonton Elks. The Western Canada parts suppliers said this team-up with the CFL football squad is a […]
VIN Villainy: Calgary driver seeks to clear CARFAX report after alleged VIN cloning incident
Calgary, Alberta — If today’s drivers didn’t have enough theft-related concerns to power their paranoia, a Calgary resident has come forward to alert the public that cars can be stolen on paper too—that’s right, someone stole his VIN! At least that is what Rick Barvir suspects, as he recently recounted his ongoing struggles to sell […]
Power Couple: Married High River, Alta car builders appear on Bush Wreck Rescue
Jason, Peter and Audrey from custom shop Midnight Oil in High River, Alta. Photo by Sean F. White – Copyright 2022 Omnifilm Entertainment High River, Alberta — In case seeing your town overtaken by an apocalyptic viral infection is not the sort of media exposure you were looking for, the southern Alberta town of High […]
Insurer Intervention: Aviva opens first Aviva AutoCare Centre in North York, more shops to come this year
Toronto, Ontario — Aviva Insurance has officially thrown its hat in the ring, announcing the opening of its first Aviva AutoCare Centre in North York. Aviva says that it has its preferred vendors on board to equip this new chain of repair facilities, with the aim of providing the fastest, most convenient repair solution to […]
REGIONAL NEWS | ALBERTA
HANDS-ON LEARNING Skills Canada Alberta is spreading the word about its free field trip offer to schools across the province. The organization is inviting educators to bring their classes to its provincial Skills competition in Edmonton on May 3 and 4, where competitors will go head-to-head against other youth in their trade-of-focus for a coveted […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR opens Calgary Crowfoot, marking 12th shop for prolific MSO
Calgary, Alberta — Mark another one down for CARSTAR, as the nationwide collision repair chain welcomes a new facility, CARSTAR Calgary Crowfoot, into the fold. Mark Kharfan got his start as a bodyshop owner about 25 years ago and has since become one of CARSTAR’s most prolific MSOs, now boasting 12 shops to his name […]
Albertan All-stars: Winners announced for Skills Alberta provincial competition
Edmonton, Alberta — “Another successful Skills Alberta event in the books!” Cecile Bukmeier, chair of the autobody program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), declared over LinkedIn, following the closing of the provincial skills competition in Edmonton on Thursday. Alberta’s aspiring young tradespeople, including a number of students representing the autobody repair and […]
Spending Surge: Alberta to invest $30M into trades and technology over next three years, 2023 budget says
Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta is planning to invest more than $30 million to support apprenticeships and learning opportunities in the skilled trades for the next three years, according to plans laid out in the province’s recently released 2023 budget. In an announcement at Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay High School, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions Kaycee […]
