Conventional wisdom will tell you the optimal time to trade in your current vehicle is, “Just before it starts costing you more money.” Without a crystal ball you won’t be able to predict unforeseen expenses. One major consideration is safety. Like everything, the safety technology within vehicles can become dated. A vehicle that once held a top safety rating may now be lower on the scale in comparison. As a result, could be less likely to protect you in the event of an accident. Consider the things you don’t see or use everyday when you’re deciding whether to trade your “perfectly good car” in on the latest and safest.
Your vehicle is worth more now than it ever will be. Every kilometer you put on, every scratch, dent, or ding, and every new model that comes out, decreases the value of your vehicle. Repairs will either have you locked into that vehicle because you’ve invested in it with various repairs or even large bills for an engine or transmission. Another scenario could be that you’ll end up trading it in at a fraction of the ‘in good running condition’ value.
If you have a vehicle that’s coming close to the end of the warranty this is generally a good time to look at a new vehicle. The latest statistics say that vehicles without warranty cost on average $1,500 a year to maintain. If you are someone that keeps your vehicle longer than the factory warranty supports, we also have a range of products to keep your vehicle protected and under warranty.
Contact us at Kipp Scott GMC Cadillac Buick to find out whether now is the best time for you to trade into a safer, more reliable vehicle or if an extended protection plan is the best route for you.
When Red Deer based ZH Holdings decided to expand, they opted for a different look and feel from their portfolio of Holiday Inn properties. The company that oversees the Holiday Inn brand had another ZS Holdings thought would make a perfect fit for Red Deer. It’s called Staybridge Suites.
At Staybridge Suites, the rooms are perfect for people staying several nights. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens, so you can prepare your own meals with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The suites all have large workspaces with complimentary high-speed internet, and a 24-hour business centre to help you stay at your best. On top of that, each suite is designed with a separate seating area so it feels just a little bit more like home. Staybridge also offers apartment-style suites with separate sleeping and living rooms, ideal for families and groups.
Staybridge Suites is absolutely loaded with amenities, like storage lockers, free laundry facilities, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a 24-hour convenience store loaded with easy-to-prepare meals, snacks, and anything you may have left at home. Of course at home you probably don’t have an indoor pool, hot tub and waterslide. You probably also don’t have a full breakfast buffet every morning. Staybridge does. Red Deer’s new Staybridge Suites is more than just a hotel—it’s somewhere you can feel at home.
It’s also brand new. Please take a minute to watch some highlights of our recent grand opening ceremony, featuring Alberta Premier Jason Kenney!
And enjoy this fun little video which really captures the spirit of Staybridge.
Homes by 3Leafs showcases the first single family, shipping container home built in Calgary. The Alberta based company is changing how homes are constructed by transforming recycled steel containers into high performance, energy efficient homes with net zero capabilities.
September 19, 2019, Calgary, AB Homes by 3Leafs gave media an exclusive inside look into the sleek, elegant modern two-storey home made from four recycled shipping containers. The home is nestled in the eco-friendly community, Echohaven, in northwest Calgary.
Som Sourachit, C.E.O. of Homes by 3Leafs describes this moment as pivotal. “Our high performance, energy efficient houses reduce waste in landfills by repurposing steel shipping containers into dream homes. The houses have net zero capabilities and are the new blueprint for how we should build while protecting our environment. “
It’s estimated there are millions of shipping containers piling up in landfills worldwide. The repurposed containers make the perfect envelope for a home, and reduce the heavy reliance on trees used for construction. The steel means shipping container homes are sturdier and will last for generations with fewer repairs than traditional stick builds over time.
The homeowner, Jaime Turner, added “This is a teaching moment for my young daughter. We wanted to build a legacy for her. This is our forever home and we know because it’s made of steel it will last for generations, and an added bonus is, we are being good to our environment!”
Homes by 3Leafs is proud to be leading the way in new home construction. Currently, 6 building projects are underway.
About Homes by 3Leafs
Homes by 3Leafs is a global company based in Edmonton and is comprised of a team of architects, construction experts, designers, and engineers with years of experience developing stunning homes. By using shipping containers to build, Homes by 3Leafs is committed to saving the environment. Thousands of containers pile up in landfills unused while forests can’t be cut down fast enough to support the robust construction industry. The company leads the way with cutting edge technology and new innovations to help the world build beautiful sustainable homes to last hundreds of years.
october, 2019
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Above is just one example of the beautiful art work that you will leave the class with. No Art Experience Necessary! Your choice of colors.
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Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk.
Red Deer River Naturalists Bird Focus Group Walk.
When: October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Maskepetoon Park – Located in the subdivision of Oriole Park West, follow Kerry Wood Drive, meet in the parking lot south of Overand Place. Parking lot is on the west side of Kerry Wood Drive.
Bring your binoculars, camera and dress for the weather.
