CRASH Bash: 20th edition of the CRASH IT tournament boasts record attendance, 15K for charity
Calgary, Alberta — Members of Alberta’s automotive aftermarket industry were back on the green this Thursday for the return of the annual CRASH IT golf tournament, back in its twentieth year and boasting a record attendance of more than 200 golfers this time around. “This year’s event was our best to date,” said Emile Fremont, […]
Refinishing First: One-on-one with SkillsCanada gold medalist painter Dorien Lozeau
Toronto, Ontario — As the organization finalizes its roster for the international competition, results from this year’s Skills Canada 2022 National Competition have begun rolling in, forming the team that will represent the Canadian collision industry on the WorldSkills stage. Collision Repair managed to get a hold of two-time gold medal-winning automotive refinisher—former Bodyworx Professional […]
Damaged Hoods: Alberta Hail Storm results in damage to over 70 vehicles, cars
Calgary, Alberta – A severe Alberta storm made its way across Alberta on Monday and into Tuesday, leaving destruction in its wake. Baseball-sized hail was the main culprit of the damage, as it fell from the sky Monday onto unsuspecting drivers commuting on the Queen Elizabeth II highway in Alberta. The hail forced cars on […]
Shamelessly Stolen: Calgary auto restorer robbed of tools, photo albums and Hot Wheels
Calgary, Alberta — A Calgary automotive restorer is appealing for the return of some personal momentos, after his shop was broken into twice. According to Global News, Donz Wheels of Time Restoration was broken into twice over the Canada Day long weekend. Hundreds of items were taken in two separate occasions, and the robbers also […]
Welcomes of the Week: ProColor Collision Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — ProColor Collision continues to expand its presence in Alberta with the opening of a new location—this time, in the heart of Calgary. ProColor Collision Calgary Central is the brand’s tenth Alberta location and joins a league of North American collision repairers restoring all makes and models of vehicles to their original condition. […]
Parts and Pancakes: Lordco Calgary to host pancake breakfast during Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta — Planning on heading down to the Calgary Stampede this year? Why not fuel up before the festivities with a pancake breakfast brought to you by Lordco Auto Parts. A location of the Western Canada-based auto supply chain has been named as one of the stops on the Calgary Stampede’s Pancake Breakfast list […]
Links Link-up: Tickets on sale for Crash It golf tournament in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Tickets for one of the Canadian collision repair community’s hottest summer events are officially on sale, as organizers of the Crash It golf tournament hope to repeat the success of last year’s sold out event. Set for Aug. 25, this year’s Crash It golf tournament will be taking over the Blue Devil […]
A New Field: SkillsTrader partners with Nike Canada to run youth flag football camp
Calgary, Alberta — SkillsTrader has scored a touchdown through a new partnership with Nike Canada that will get young people out on the field for a flag football tournament. Seeing a bridge between the physical and team skills that come with playing youth sports and those that can be uncovered in a skilled trade, SkillsTrader […]
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,” […]
Blizzard Buddies: Calgary names 78 snow plows as part of community contest
Calgary, Alberta — They say good things come in groups of 78. Actually, no one says that but they might start when they hear about Calgary’s snow plow fleet and the names bestowed upon them to the public as part of a community contest. The city of Calgary launched a contest last fall asking the […]
