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October 10, 2021
Western Commemorates International Day of the Girl 2021
October 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. Former member of Parliament Rona Ambr…
October 5, 2021
Do you know the history behind Latin American Heritage Month?
On June 21, 2018, the Parliament of Canada proclaimed October as Latin American Heritage Mon…
June 21, 2021
Why is National Indigenous History Month Important for all Canadians?
June is National Indigenous History Month and honors the diversity, heritage, and history of…
May 25, 2021
Western celebrates the contributions of Asian-Canadians throughout history
Asian Heritage Month is in May in Canada and is a time to learn about the contributions and…
May 14, 2021
Backyard heater and fireplace safety tips for you and your family
May 14, 2020. Backyards, decks, and patios are great for some family time and fire pits and…
April 23, 2021
It might not look cute, but the benefits of a pet life jacket for your dog are clear
Consider purchasing a life jacket for your dog for use on your boat and around the water. We…
April 15, 2021
5 ways we can all honour Celebrate Diversity Month
Celebrate Diversity Month was started in 2004 as a way to honour diversity and you have all…
April 13, 2021
Did you know that International Day of Pink is April 14th?
The Day of Pink takes place on the second Wednesday in April. It is the international day ag…
March 29, 2021
5 safety tips for commercial kitchens you need to know about
A commercial kitchen can be an extraordinarily hazardous place to work and business to run.…
March 25, 2021
Working from home? Keep ergonomic posture top of mind
As working from home becomes the new normal, many Canadians struggle with turning their home…
February 19, 2021
How you can get involved in Pink Shirt Day
Western Financial Group team members take part in Pink Shirt Day 2020. Feb. 19, 2021. The la…
February 11, 2021
What is the National Flag of Canada Day?
The iconic, instantly recognizable Canadian flag has been around for less than 60 years. The…
February 11, 2021
Family Day in Canada and around the world
Feb. 11, 2021. Canadians in BC, New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan celebrate F…
February 3, 2021
How do I maintain and care for my hot water tank?
Bart Robinson is our Director of Market Relations at Western Financial Group. Your hot water…
January 27, 2021
What is Groundhog Day?
The first Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887 at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawn…
January 4, 2021
Top 5 tips for having a great cross country ski trip
Cross country skiing is a fun and healthy way to get outside in the winter. A few simple tip…
December 14, 2020
What does an insurance rider cover?
What is an insurance rider? An insurance rider, or endorsement, is additional insurance that…
December 10, 2020
What is home insurance and what does it cover?
Buying a house will probably be among the biggest investments you will ever make, and it is…
December 10, 2020
Speak to your insurance broker about sports insurance for fitness professionals
What is sports insurance? Sports insurance for fitness professionals is coverage that every…
December 2, 2020
What items should be included in an emergency roadside kit?
It is always important to be prepared in case your car breaks down or gets stuck in the snow…
November 24, 2020
21,612 Alberta distracted tickets in the first 3 months of 2020
The Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta (IBAA), along with member associations across C…
November 5, 2020
Safe working from home tips to keep you happy and healthy
Many of you have been working from home because of the Covid-19 pandemic. While working from…
November 5, 2020
Tips for tuning your vehicle when you have not driven it in a while
A combination of summer and COVID-19 might have meant that you walked or rode your bike more…
October 28, 2020
Will you be trick-or-treating this Halloween?
We know 2020 has been tough with the ongoing pandemic. Yet, with Halloween Saturday, your ki…
October 15, 2020
What does off-road vehicle (ORV) insurance cover?
What is off-road vehicle insurance? Off-road vehicle insurance can provide coverage for liab…
October 15, 2020
Top ergonomic tips for working from home more safely
Ergonomics is arranging and designing things so that they can be used efficiently and safely…
September 22, 2020
What is critical life insurance?
Standard health insurance does not provide enough coverage if you have a serious health emer…
July 31, 2020
Where and how do you connect electric cars?
There are two kinds of electric vehicles available and they are becoming more common in Nort…
June 29, 2020
Keep your car safe this hail season
Warm weather is finally here, and you are probably looking forward to barbeques, road trips…
April 6, 2020
What does RESP mean?
A Registered Education Savings Plan, or RESP, is a tax-sheltered account that helps parents…
