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 […]
More than a Drizzle: Summer storms in the prairies total $120M in damage, according to IBC
Edmonton, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has been tallying up damage costs and has found that the prairies have taken a hit of $120 million in insured damage this summer, following two significant storms. Strong winds, hail and rain on July 22 caused $56 million in insured damage, while severe storms on […]
