Although standalone homes remain the most popular type of dwelling in Calgary, condo living is becoming a more and more viable option for buyers. Condos are relatively affordable as compared to houses and are a great option for those who are new to the city and looking to get themselves established. In 2021, StatsCan estimated…
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) documented 162,222 unintentional slip-and-fall injuries in 2020-2021, which accounts for a significant 59.5% of all injury-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits during that timeframe. The majority of those affected were individuals aged 18 to 64, with 102,139 cases, followed by those aged 65 to 84, totalling 91,380 incidents.…
From icy sidewalks to snowy roads, plus extremely cold temperatures, winter provides its own unique set of challenges. We know it’s easy to get distracted as we try to get our regular day-to-day chores done amidst difficult and often dangerous circumstances, so it’s always good to give ourselves a reminder as to how to get…
Dedicated to meeting the unique needs of Calgary’s entrepreneurial clientele, we at Mirage provide high-quality and reliable snow removal for businesses. From strip malls and condo complexes to shopping malls, office buildings, and industrial areas, we cater to a diverse range of business environments and properties. Our 24/7 service commitment aims to eliminate any disruptions…
Xeriscaping is a sustainable form of landscaping that involves designing yards and gardens to require very little watering and maintenance, but to also provide a ton of visual appeal and interest. Sustainable landscapes are not only eco-friendly, but also tend to fare better in changing weather conditions. Xeriscaping is super convenient for the summer months,…
Our properties say a lot about us, and we all want them to fully represent who we are in the most positive way possible. But we have very busy lives, with a lot of responsibilities. Quite often we just don’t have the time (or equipment, or expertise) to take care of our landscapes as well…
In Calgary, all commercial and residential property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from the sidewalks bordering properties within 24 hours of a snowfall ending. Failing to do so results in unsafe access points where injuries such as slips and falls can easily happen, which ends up costing all citizens. The Canadian Underwriter…
For those of us at Mirage Landscaping, snow removal is more than just an occupation. We consider our job to be keeping you and your property safe, and we take it very seriously. In fact, wherever we are working, we keep an eye out for anything with which we can assist. We have the equipment,…
We at Mirage love our furry friends very much, and we also love yours. There’s nothing that makes us happier then when we come to visit a property for residential and commercial snow removal customers and we get to visit with a friendly pooch or kitty, and we certainly know how many enjoy playing in…
Although it may seem to be a simple chore, there is an art to snow removal. It’s easy to make the job much harder on yourself if you do not know what you are doing. Over the three generations we at Mirage Landscaping have been tending to our residential and commercial snow removal properties, we…