At Mirage Landscaping, we are committed to being completely transparent with our snow removal contracts, but we know that, unfortunately, that’s not the case for every company. Snow removal contracts are often vague and lack detail, which can actually leave you open to liability. It’s important to know what to look for so that you…
Snow removal is not just a service, it’s also peace of mind. Winter is difficult enough without consistently having to worry about clearing your pathways, driveways, and parking lots. We want to let you get through the season thinking about the things that matter the most to you instead. Snow removal is one of our…
We have been socked in a bitter cold snap here in Calgary, and it doesn’t seem like we’re going to see the temperatures on the plus side for the rest of the month. People are already tired of the cold, and we’re only going to get more fed up. One sure-fire way to combat the…
Getting rid of Calgary’s snowfall is back-breaking work. Last year we saw unprecedented amounts fall on the city, and although we at Mirage love our job as snow removal services professionals, we hope this year won’t be quite as bad. Although we have tons of heavy-duty equipment to help with the big jobs, such as…
Last winter was a very bad one in Calgary for slip and fall accidents. A CBC article dated Dec. 26, 2017 and titled, “Falls on ice seriously injure Albertans at triple the rate of people in Ontario,” states that Alberta saw 42.3 hospitalizations per 100,000 people between 2011 and 2016 because of a slip and…
More than 40 centimetres of snow fell in parts of Calgary over the weekend, with everyone in the city seeing 20 centimetres or more. It was so bad Deerfoot Trail was shut down – both ways – for several hours on February 2, which is unheard of in Calgary’s recent history. It’s been a hairy…
Although we survived the cold snap at the end of 2017, the temperatures plunged again this week, with more snow falling and temperatures at -20°. Skin can freeze in minutes when it’s that cold, with the chill slowly seeping in to your core. When your body’s temperature drops below the ideal 37°, you are at…
It’s been a harsh winter in Calgary so far, and a lot of snow has fallen. We are well into our third month of heavy-duty snow removal throughout southern Alberta. It’s tedious and difficult labour, unless, of course, you decide to give yourself a break. Get the best snow removal in southeast Calgary working for…
With another Calgary winter in the works, it’s time to review some important tips that will help you avoid accidents while you shovel snow. Choosing the right clothing, tools, and techniques will make the snow removal job safer and easier. Bundle Up to Shovel Show Dressing properly will help keep the elements at bay while…
Winter is an unpredictable season here in Calgary; one day, the city is shivering under plummeting temperatures and heavy snowfall, and the next, Chinook winds blow in, melting snow and ice and creating a big, sloppy mess. This creates real problems for home and business owners struggling to keep their floors clean and clear. It’s all…