Alberta Motor Association

• Dog passes online course as part of test into Alberta online verification gaps

  An Edmonton-based company is trying to prove there are gaps in verification when it comes to completing an online training course — by signing up a dog.

  Tech

  Sep 24
  
• What is predatory towing? Alberta Motor Association warns drivers about ‘accident chasers’

  The AMA said until recently, 'accident chasers' were virtually non-existent — then this past summer, there was a sharp increase in complaints, especially in Edmonton and Calgary.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2024
  
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• Calgary condo owner battles insurer over ‘overpayment’ of premiums

  A Calgary condo owner is fighting with Intact Insurance to get $4,500 back after he said he was "overcharged" on his home insurance.

  Consumer

  Jan 23, 2024
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• Lethbridge police nab 4 drivers going more than 50km/h over speed limit

  The Lethbridge Police Service said it caught four drivers travelling more than 50 kilometres an hour over the speed limit during weekend traffic enforcement.

  Traffic

  Aug 14, 2023
• Alberta’s ‘move over’ traffic legislation expands to all roadside workers but not all lanes

  Drivers will have to slow down when passing all roadside workers, but only if they're in the closest lane of traffic, not all lanes of traffic, which was the original plan.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2023
• Alberta tow trucks can keep using flashing blue lights for another 5 years

  The province is allowing snowplows, tow trucks and highway maintenance and other roadside operators to continue using flashing blue and amber lights for the next five years.

  Traffic

  Apr 17, 2023
• Alberta Transportation delays new rules on slowing to 60 km/h around roadside vehicles

  Alberta Transportation has put the brakes on changes that were set to begin March 1, that would have seen more lanes of traffic slow to 60 km/h when passing emergency vehicles.

  Traffic

  Mar 1, 2023
• Slippery Calgary roads lead to hundreds of collisions

  With weather expected to continue to be unseasonably cold through the week, the City of Calgary roads department advises motorists drive to the conditions.

  Traffic

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Safety tips for winter driving in Alberta

  Christmas is just days away and many Albertans are hitting the road to get to their holiday destination. Extreme cold can add risks to those travelling.

  Weather

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Extreme cold snap set to descend upon Edmonton region starting Christmas weekend

  The mercury will drop over the Christmas weekend, and next week the Edmonton region could face temperatures in the -30 C to -40 C range.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2021