United alarm Systems Inc.

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Winter Safety Tips

PICK THE RIGHT SHOVEL Choose the tool that suits your size. Using a smaller shovel will keep you from lifting more weight than you can handle safely.

BE PREPARED Check the weather regularly and give yourself an extra few minutes in the morning to clear your entrance or walkway as well as around your mailbox. Ensure stairs and walkways are in safe condition, and remember to keep a shovel on hand.

SHOVELING SAFELY When shoveling, it’s best to stand with your feet about hip-width apart for balance. 

DON’T DO THE TWIST Avoid twisting your body to move snow. Instead, re position your feet in the direction you’re taking it.

LEARN TO LIFT Always bend at the knees to avoid back injuries, and tighten your stomach muscles as you lift.

SAND AND SALT Generously cover icy patches with salt or sand to keep your delivery personnel and other visitors from slipping and falling.

FOOTWEAR It is important to choose a good pair of winter boots, ice grippers on footwear can help you walk on hard packed snow and ice – but be careful! Grippers become dangerously slippery and must be removed before walking on smooth surfaces such as stone, tile and ceramic. The outer material of winter footwear should be water repellent and/or waterproof to keep the feet dry.

CLOTHING Dress properly and use layering to keep you warm when outside in the winter months. Ensure winter footwear is insulated to provide comfort for the temperatures during the winter months. 

WALKING Slow down and think about your next move. Keep your body as loose as possible; spread your feet to more than a foot apart to provide a base of support. Make the step small, placing your whole foot down at once. 

STAIRS/STEPS If available, use a handrail. Maintain your balance by looking with your eyes and minimizing the shifting of your head. Don’t take chances when steps are covered with snow or ice.

IN YOUR VEHICLE Try and keep the inside of the vehicle free of snow and moisture as much as possible, wet floor can cause slipping hazards.

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BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME

A WARNING FROM POLICE : THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating.. You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.. When you look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised! If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later. I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want it to fall into the wrong hands.

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Proud to announce we have been voted GOLD WINNERS in the  Home Security Company category by the Calgary Herald Readers Thank you for voting us for Calgary Herald's 2013-2014 Readers' Choice Awards!!!

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Funny things caught on camera!!!

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Watch this cute video of a guy who see's his wife for the first time after surgery.  What a reaction!

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Lottery scam

A new international lottery scam is making the rounds to Calgary mailboxes.

Fraudulent letters are being sent to British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba claiming an association with Telus and Koodo, Telus says.

The RCMP anti-fraud unit and Canada Post are aware of this scam.

Canada Post is also on the lookout for the letters to stop them from being delivered.

The letters claim to be from an organization called the National Lottery and state the recipient is a lucky winner in the World International Consumers Sweepstake held in the United Kingdom on July 28.

The scam involves letters stating the recipient has won a $51,950 cash prize. It asks for a money deposit to cover taxes and processing fees to claim the prize. The letter includes a cheque to cover the recipient’s costs.

Telus warns the cheque is forged and will bounce, and any money deposited will be lost.

Telus recommends customers throw the letters away.

Extracted From: Calgary Herald

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Be On The Lookout This Suspect

On Monday, July 22, 2013, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a woman was walking in the 800 block of 14 Street N.W., when she was grabbed and attacked from behind by an unknown woman. The offender tried to grab the victim’s purse, but only managed to remove the victim’s wallet. A struggle between the victim and offender ensued, and the victim was struck in the face. The offender fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, approximately 30 to 35 years old, 5’6” tall, with a slim build. She had a pale complexion and was wearing a white hoodie and dark-coloured pants at the time of the robbery.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Cst. Robert Morin in the CPS District 3 office at 403-567-6300 or you can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: tttTIPS.com TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

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Thank You YYC!!!

We are happy to announce that United Alarm, once again, was awarded the Top Choice Award! Thank you for voting us as your top Security & Alarm Service 6th year in a row!

                        We would very much like to thank all our voters for your support and for inspiring us to always try harder. We look forward to an exciting 2013!

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PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!!!!

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A Little Girl’s Head Between 2 Teepees 

Calgary, Alberta 

July 2013