Arriving At Your Calgary Home

Calgary Moving Information

TIPS ON ARRIVAL AT YOUR NEW 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.