Driving Despite the Odds: Aaron Friesen’s Inspirational Story
Sixteen-year-old Aaron Friesen spent his summer striving for a dream he’s had his whole life: Learning how to drive. Sure, virtually every teen wants the sweet taste of freedom that comes with their...
View ArticleDiscovering the Past with Indiana Jones
There’s only one Indiana Jones — the fictional tomb-raiding, relic-hunting archaeologist-adventurer who has clashed with the Gestapo, ancient aliens, and his own fear of snakes, all in the name of...
View ArticleDriving Resources for New Albertans
New to Alberta? Get the right paperwork so you can drive legally here. Q: I’ve just arrived from another province. How do I get an Alberta licence? You’ll need to register it within 90 days and have to...
View ArticleHow bad driving affects insurance rates
The worst potential consequences of bad driving are well known: collisions, and physical harm to drivers, passengers and others. Secondary are hits to your driving record – a.k.a. demerits – and...
View ArticleHow to throw a holiday party and keep your guests safe
The holiday season is around the corner, which means that all of the fun parties are about to start. If you’re thinking about throwing a party yourself, chances are that you’ve got a lot on your...
View ArticleTips for Safe Driving in School Zones
Mohammad Habib has spent many mornings and afternoons patrolling the crosswalks of Edmonton’s Fraser School. He’s now in Grade 7, but his experience on the corner as an AMA School Safety Patroller has...
View ArticleA winter guide to road tripping
Whether you’re taking a ski trip to the mountains, going to an out-of-town tournament, or taking a trip to visit the grandparents, winter can be full of fun trips. As the season sneaks up, we want to...
View ArticleSupporting Alberta Food Banks This Holiday Season
Food banks struggle to keep up with the growing need for support every holiday season. This year, largely due to layoffs in the energy sector, the need for donations is even higher. A devastating 23%...
View Article6 Winter Driving Tips from an AMA Driving Instructor
Winter is the perfect time to relearn safe driving habits. Even if it’s too late for a blemish-free driving record, we can always do better. Here are some helpful tips for safe winter driving from Ron...
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Family Gets Through It Together
Albertans have been going through some really hard economic times, and sadly, more than a few families are facing some really tough challenges. In difficult times, family – in all the ways that it is...
View ArticleSkip the Scam – simple tips to guard against auto insurance fraud
You’ve just been in a collision. Your car’s banged up and so are you, but you grab the insurance information, report the incident to the police and call your insurance company to start processing a...
View ArticleSix Traffic Violations That Could Cost You
If you’re like most Albertans, you probably think of yourself as a pretty good to excellent driver. You watch your speed, try not to roll through stop signs, drive cautiously through school zones and...
View ArticleVehicle Registration Auto-Renew Announcement
In early March, the Government of Alberta announced that starting in April, they would no longer mail out vehicle registration renewal notices and reminders to Albertans. AMA wanted to find a way to...
View ArticleEverybody Needs a Santa
The Christmas season seems to come earlier every year. For me, seeing a grinning pumpkin staring across the shopping aisle at good old St. Nick (aka: Santa Claus) just seems wrong. I think Tim Burton’s...
View ArticleAMA Helped Santa By Filling Its Fleet
It’s a wonderful thing when people come together to make sure that more families have food and presents this Christmas season. With the help of our members, employees and the public, AMA helped Santa...
View Article7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip
An Alberta summer road trip is one of the most beautiful adventures you can experience. From the highest point of Mount Columbia to the soothing natural hot springs. And the best part is, no matter...
View ArticleHelping Alberta Food Banks Help Others
It’s that time of the year when Food Banks are preparing for the holiday season and are turning to the communities for their continued support. Sadly, there’s been a record increase in food bank usage...
View ArticleAll In The Family
What is family? Mothers, fathers, siblings, sure, but AMA knows it’s more than that; it’s about WHO. They’re the people who always show up when the chips are down. They’re the people who share our...
View ArticleBooting up change for Albertans in need
How retired computers can help refugees, wildfire victims and low-income families They enter the world with a mandate of servitude. They’re given numbers instead of names, commands instead of requests,...
View ArticleBig News! Road Test Scheduling Has Arrived at AMA
From birth certificates to insuring your first home to booking that bucket list dream vacation, we’re there to celebrate life’s big moments with our members. It’s what being Practically Family is all...
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