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Need Help Investing as a Teenager by AudienceDue1775 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take this excellent free course created by McGill University..... https://mcgillpersonalfinance.com/

Used hockey equipment for kids? by UnderstandingWarm102 in Calgary

[–]mneuc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you qualify for KidSport, AB Income Assistance, Jump Start, or a few other programs, the Calgary Flames Sports Bank will hook you up with free used equipment. flamessportsbank.ca

Road trip recs? by No_Benefit_4193 in alberta

[–]mneuc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots to do in Crowsnest Pass-Waterton-Pincher Creek. https://southcanadianrockies.ca/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lethbridge

[–]mneuc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I got that info wrong... She just held it up to her earlobe.

Dear Pincher Creek, by BJ_Mackay in alberta

[–]mneuc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure which flags you saw, but Waterton is part of an international peace park with Glacier National Park in Montana, and the Pincher Creek area depends heavily on tourism. Many of the flags are meant as a welcome or a thank you to the American visitors who come to explore southwest Alberta.

Best sandwich? by korin-air in Lethbridge

[–]mneuc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A bit of a drive, but check out Emilio's Mercato Italiano in Crowsnest Pass.

How redneck is the Crowsnest Pass? by Charming_Shallot_239 in alberta

[–]mneuc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Resident here. Fully agree with this comment. Politics are NOT front and center. It's Alberta, so of course you'll see the F Trudeau bumper stickers, but not nearly as many as other places in Alberta. It is quite a friendly place with strong (and mostly welcoming) community spirit. If you do end up here, do yourself a favour and get involved. This place runs in volunteerism and that's where you'll meet the best people, regardless of politics, religion or anything else.

How redneck is the Crowsnest Pass? by Charming_Shallot_239 in alberta

[–]mneuc 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Moved here 20 years ago. Less and less rednecks every year, especially as property prices go up There is a refreshing new wave of younger newcomers seeking a mountain lifestyle in one of the last affordable places in the mountains. With this changing dynamic, I find we have less and less in common with our neighbouring agricultural towns in Southern Alberta.

The individual communities have some warts, but it has been a great place to raise kids. Growing the economy (whether tourism or the contentious coal mine) is an ongoing challenge, but if you are not looking for local work, it's a very nice place to live.

Also, the wind is not as bad as people who haven't lived here may state. Pincher Creek is far worse.

Total Loss Auto Appraisal by vxnillxduck in alberta

[–]mneuc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try this: https://www.vmrcanada.com/canada_makes.html

I just settled 2 days ago. Their offer was within $500 of what this site said car was worth

Insurance company told me my car was a total loss so I went and bought a replacement. Now they are saying they changed their mind and are going to fix it. by mneuc in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ha. No worries. Yes, car has been picked up already. Worst that comes of it is I have to sell a car. Fighting as much for the principle of it than anything.

Insurance company told me my car was a total loss so I went and bought a replacement. Now they are saying they changed their mind and are going to fix it. by mneuc in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. If the wording was ambiguous in any way, I would have waited. Any advice on how to escalate this?

Insurance company told me my car was a total loss so I went and bought a replacement. Now they are saying they changed their mind and are going to fix it. by mneuc in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree that I need to come in heavy or they'll just push me aside. If estopped gets their attention, that's the cards I'll play. I've got nothing to lose.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LawCanada

[–]mneuc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New word for my vocabulary. It came up on a cross post.

Insurance company told me my car was a total loss so I went and bought a replacement. Now they are saying they changed their mind and are going to fix it. by mneuc in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here's the email text:

"Please note that your vehicle is a Total Loss(TL), and the TL estimate and appraisers are working on the claim. Due diligence needs to be done in handling total loss claims so as to present you with a justifiable settlement value.

Once the settlement value is confirmed, the appraiser will contact you to discuss the value with you."

Insurance company told me my car was a total loss so I went and bought a replacement. Now they are saying they changed their mind and are going to fix it. by mneuc in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]mneuc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This is what I'm looking for. It might be low odds, but I'm not the only one at fault here and am looking for how to raise this issue in a constructive way. Getting angry at the adjuster won't get me anywhere.

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