Calgary is in a cold snap with "extreme cold warnings" in effect for Southern Alberta for this week with temps with wind chill expected to go as low as -40 to -50 brrrrrr. Here are some quick tips and things to make sure you have on hand so you are not left out in the cold if you have to be outside in it! 1. Dress for the cold with layers! 2. Make sure your vehicle is winter ready Check your vehicle battery or get it inspected. The cold is tough on a battery so if yours is depleted it may not start your car Think about getting a battery warmer and metallic block heater (widely available at Canadian Tire etc.) They insulate parts of your engine that don't like the cold and make getting it sta
Did you know it's your responsibility to clear the snow and ice bordering your property within 24 hours after the snowfall ends and if you don't, you can be fined?? The fines have increased this year so be aware! Property owners/occupants who do not comply with the bylaw and subsequent notices issued by The City may be subject to: An invoice to the property owner from The City for clearing the sidewalk on their behalf. The cost is a minimum flat rate of $150 plus GST and an administration fee. The amount will be added to the owner's annual property tax if not paid by the invoice due date. A fine of $250 to the property occupant for a first offence. Repeat offenders may be fined $500 for a se
