There's no doubt that an alarm system is a valuable asset for anyone who owns or operates a business. It's not just about keeping your valuables safe; it's also about protecting employees and customers.

Summer is the season of rising temperatures, days by the lake, and activities outside the home. As the weather improves, it’s a great time to take care of home repairs and maintenance projects that aren’t practical to do during the winter, or get the jump on things that could cause a headache later on. To make sure you can kick back and relax when the sunshine hits, here are ten things you can do to prepare your home for a peaceful and refreshing summer

Where did The Woodrack Cafe start?The Woodrack Cafe all started on a girls' weekend in Nordegg. Owners Kristy Arnholtz and Melissa Measures we’re out kayaking on what happened to be one of the windiest days of their trip. On the kayaking trip hey we're collecting the driftwood that had been washing up and stacking it on their kayaks as they went. That weekend through many conversations Kristy and Melissa had decided that they wanted to start a cafe. Once they had returned to the city, they decided that these ideas they had come up with on the girls' weekend were worth pursuing. After tossing around many names, they remembered the driftwood on their kayaks and that is how “The Woodrack Cafe” name came to be

Are you or a contractor doing upgrades to your home? Adding an accent wall won’t affect your insurance but if you’re doing larger home renovations you might qualify for a lower rate. Learn which renovation projects you need to let your home insurer about and how it could affect your policy.

Why was Side Street Pub started? Side Street Pub was started out of a desire to do their own thing, to create a space that was different from the current offerings in the area. As long-time industry members, Mike Shupenia and his wife had many ideas on how they wanted to run their own business and that’s where the idea of Side Street came to life. As soon as they walked into Side Street Pub, they knew this was the place. It felt like home to them. When Side Street began, there were no other sports bars like the one that they wanted to create. Side Street grew out of a desire to create a sports bar experience done right in the heart of Kensington, Calgary.

Before moving into a new neighborhood or when looking into a security system, it is important to understand the crime statistics in a specific location. This can help you make decisions on the type of security system you will install, or if you would like to move to a different area. These tools are here to help you make educated decisions regarding your safety. These tools are also great to share with your neighbors in an effort to make your area safer!

While getting a home security system may seem like an extreme step in keeping your home safe; there are many reasons to consider a professionally installed security system. You may be asking yourself if the equipment and home monitoring costs are worth it. Check out these 10 reasons why the benefits greatly exceed the costs!