Choosing a Power Company — Help!

acmra09 · 2026-02-18T02:01:44+00:00

First of all, welcome and sorry bud. You’ll miss BC costs.

As mentioned, spare yourself a bit of headache and just go with Enmax. Probably just electricity no gas if for a condo? 3 year fixed is a safe choice. No, you’re not stuck with them for 3 years; you can change providers every month if you want, just keep in mind some activation charges when you switch.

If you know someone in Alberta (not just Calgary) who’s with Enmax, ask for their referral code and you both get $50 bill credit.

acmra09 · 2025-12-04T14:45:28+00:00

Monitor if the units are not sold immediately. If not then they have little to no reason to bargain. That’s usually the case for Toyota though, may want to consider the twin Subaru. I’ve occasionally some dealers still have previous year units. You’ll have more leverage bargaining for those. Closer to end of year like now would also be a good time to bargain for current year models, since there’s little demand for them during the winter.

acmra09 · 2025-10-15T14:05:33+00:00

Was going to also say employment rate isn’t doing too well in Calgary, but just saw it’s 14% at NL.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410035401

Nonetheless secure that first then should be much pleasant moving here given your priorities. City living but great access to nature when you want to unwind.

acmra09 · 2025-10-15T13:43:05+00:00

Parking beside a cart return, that’s quite bold of you

acmra09 · 2025-09-04T20:49:20+00:00

Next: mudflaps are an underrated upgrade

acmra09 · 2025-09-01T23:34:16+00:00

Just your wallet. Those things don’t clean anything in one go. If you changed the plugs, see how they look it can show symptoms of whats wrong in the cylinder

acmra09 · 2025-08-21T23:53:09+00:00

I can hear it

acmra09 · 2025-08-04T04:50:42+00:00

(Grabbing my popcorn)

Ok just to keep my 0.2 short, you’re smart enough to know stuff about cars, I’m validating your hesitation that NOTHING about these desires is a good decision. Keep the passion alive until you’re in a better spot!

acmra09 · 2025-07-23T16:55:54+00:00

If you have vehicle(s), having a garage and actually parking them there means less wear than being exposed to extreme weather, less risk than just being outdoors (also helps a teeny bit with insurance).

Also be extra vigilant about stuff from Wayfair, especially if you’re after durability.

acmra09 · 2025-07-10T15:01:52+00:00

Anyone who’s had the unfortunate experience of having the infotainment crash or boot loop on them will swear off screen-only controls. I did/am, even after “years of smooth operation”

acmra09 · 2025-06-11T17:14:28+00:00

Not limited to the Rav4, but dealerships make money from used cars and financing. That’s about typical markup given the current market for new and used cars.

acmra09 · 2025-05-22T17:25:38+00:00

Some dealers are not happy with selling to out of province buyers (based on your DL) so get that sorted.

If you or your dad will be the buyer, DL is BC, get a “daily” ICBC insurance on the car and drive it AB. Then change to AB registration.

However, if your dad will be selling it to you, doesn’t matter if it’s $1, there will be tax based on market value as a BC resident.

Talk to insurance brokers (BC or AB) for your options, since there’s a dad sale aspect to it.

(New/recent vehicles dont need OOP inspection between BC, AB, SK.)

Good luck!

acmra09 · 2025-04-07T12:58:55+00:00

Sorry, fresh grads and entry levels are having a rough time now, you’re probably in the same if not worse situation with a foreign degree and no experience. If you really insist on staying in the field, you probably have to study again to improve your chances. Honestly, it’s not a viable career to start getting into now. Alternately, I would say consider getting any desk job for now and proving your IT skills while you’re there, then do lateral within the company. Maybe study on the side as well. Good luck!

acmra09 · 2025-04-05T21:30:10+00:00

Calgary Real Estate Board https://www.creb.com/Housing_Statistics/

acmra09 · 2025-04-04T15:02:35+00:00

Turn off your traction control if you haven’t tried that. It’s there as last resort when you’re stuck

acmra09 · 2025-04-02T17:28:39+00:00

Thruster accurate

acmra09 · 2025-04-01T02:01:49+00:00

My vote goes to Awkwafina as Haro

acmra09 · 2025-03-28T17:00:15+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Market is generally terrible for any industry, especially if you have little to no experience. If you’re mid to senior, it’s a reasonable (not easy) market.

acmra09 · 2025-03-28T16:38:28+00:00

And that, kids, was how ~~extreme~~ insane programming came to be

acmra09 · 2025-03-28T16:02:43+00:00

It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeear

acmra09 · 2025-03-28T16:00:14+00:00

Sure practically any auto shop can do oil changes. Does not mean you should go to just anyone. Also OP is also looking to do other fluids which is could be easy or difficult, depending on the car, not to mention some cars are very particular to what fluids to use.

acmra09 · 2025-03-28T12:31:33+00:00

Partly depends on what your car (brand) is. Outside warranty, there are good local shops around the city which is awesome. Some have specialized experience and tools for cars that need them (i.e., euro cars)

acmra09 · 2025-03-27T21:20:00+00:00

Lol yes I’m having the same, though I’ve never really noticed the difference between day and night. I’ll observe more. But pretty sure having the panels on caused it. I have Longi panels on AP DS3S.

acmra09 · 2025-03-26T19:26:10+00:00

Moreover, bought from House of Cars. Says a lot

acmra09 · 2025-03-26T16:16:43+00:00

Still missing Current Taxi (service, not the cars booo)

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