Arriving At Your Calgary Home

Just prior to and also during the arrival time in Calgary, there is a chance that you may overlook something. Therefore, we have formulated checklist for this period as well.

• Make sure all of your new Public Utilities are notified when to start service. Telephone, gas, electric,
  and fuel oil need a minimum of five (5) days notice for service.

  For connections:

  • Telephone 1-800-361-3311(24hours)

  • Atco Gas  245-7551

  • Epcor Energy  310-4300 toll free in Alberta,
    or 1-800-677-4674 elsewhere

  • Enmax Energy  310-2010

  • Telus  310-2255

  • Shaw Cable  716-6000

• Have your stove serviced – if gas, check the pilot light(s).

• Have your refrigerator, automatic dishwasher and television checked.

• Ask the mailman for your mail, as he may be withholding some until your arrival.

• Check the pilot light on the hot water heater and furnace.

• Have your new address recorded on your driver’s license.

• Visit city offices and register for voting.

• Make banking arrangements to transfer your accounts to Calgary.

• Establish local charge accounts.

• Register your children in 1 new schools.

• Contact the newspaper, dairy etc., for home deliveries.

• Select a new doctor, dentist pediatrician, etc.

• Contact your lawyer ( re: possible revisions of your will).

• If you purchased a home, have locks changed and most important of all, obtain adequate insurance coverage

• Obtain necessary licenses including driver’s, automobile, pets, recreation vehicles, etc.

• Notify police if your new ho will be vacant prior to your arrival.

• Notify alarm company change of ownership, if your new home is equipped with alarm system.

• Register your car(s) five days after arrival to avoid possible penalties when applying for new license plates.