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Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Did you know that over the weekend the East Kootenays received another dumping of snow - some parts of the Elk Valley received 18 cm and Cranbrook had 8 cm overnight! With this in mind, we provide another Winter Driving "Tip of the Week"- because we're not in the...
earth day 2011
Did YOU remember to shut off your lights for 1 hour on Saturday, March 26? Earth Day 2011 saw Vancouver save nearly twice as much power as last year! The entire province decreased their overall power consumption by 1.8% according to BC Hydro- what an accomplishment!...
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip #15 - TAKE SOMEONE ELSE WITH YOU! If you absolutely need to go out in a storm, take someone else with you. Two people can usually get a car unstuck, when one person can't.
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip #14: Wear Comfortable Clothing Wear comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement while at the wheel. Bring warm clothing (rain jacket, winter boots, coat, gloves and a hat) with you in case you have to get out of your vehicle.
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip #13: Learn and Practice Your Winter Driving Skills Learn and practice winter driving skills before you need them. If you are unfamiliar with driving in snow, icy, or wet conditions, practice after a storm in a large, empty space. Learn how to brake safely, how...
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip #12: Drive According to Road and Weather Conditions. Drive according to road and weather conditions. Keep at least four seconds distance between you and vehicle in front of you to allow plenty of room in situations where you may have to brake suddenly and on a...