BBB Blog - Central & Northern Alberta

Within the last several months, the FBI has seen a significant increase in fraud involving the exploitation of valid online banking credentials belonging to small and medium businesses, municipal governments, and school districts. In a typical scenario, the targeted entity receives a "spear phishing" email which either contains an infected attachment, or directs the recipient to an infected web site.

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During October 2009, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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This holiday season, everyone will be on the hunt for the best deals. Better BBB says know the red flags of a scam site. Business Bureau warns online shoppers that some deals online for electronics are too good to be true. BBB is advising holiday shoppers to keep an eye out for five red flags of unscrupulous consumer electronics stores.

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Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers and businesses about a new phishing attack that resembles an e-mail confirmation claiming the recipient has filed a complaint with BBB about a business

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During the month of September 2009 the following businesses (listed alphabetically by their city/town where they are located) renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

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During September 2009, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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BBB of central and northern Alberta, proudly welcome new September Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation.

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Employers play a vital role in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus and Better Business Bureau of central and northern Alberta offers the following advice to bolster the workplace against the threat of flu this winter.

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Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be extremely wary of pervasive online ads offering the promise of a whiter, brighter smile. BBB has received a recent onslaught of complaints from consumers who thought they were signing up for a free trial of teeth whitening products but were repeatedly billed for products and services they didn’t want.

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The 4th annual "PIPA Conference: Solving the Privacy Puzzle", will be held on October 15 & 16, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, BC.

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Now you can you to check out a business or charity with the BBB, Google Gadget!

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BBB now has an interface for mobile phones providing those using hand held devices an easy way to see the search and search results.

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Visitors to Reliability Reports on the BBB of central and northern Alberta website, can now translate the text to the language of their choice.

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During the month of August 2009 the following businesses renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

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We proudly welcome new Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation. The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from August 1 to 31, 2009.

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During August 2009, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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During July 2009, BBB® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries.

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During the month of July 2009 the following businesses (listed alphabetically by their city/town where they are located) renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

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We proudly welcome new Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation. The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from July 1 to 31, 2009.

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Check-out our new Accredited Business Directory that is now available from the orange, "Find A BBB Accredited Business" bar on our home page!

This, new search engine optimized page, should give better access to BBB Serving Central & Northern Alberta Accredited Businesses, by potential customers searching on Google™ and other web searches.

The page has an easy to maneuver interface, with:

• Our top 25 categories
• Easy to find alphabetical category buttons
• Searching by categories and/or keywords (that gives you more choices than before)
• Company name

The results page also provides ways to:

• Look at other related categories
• Share your search results (email to someone, share through Facebook, Twiiter, add to your favourites, etc.)
• Localize your search to specific cities, towns, etc.

During the month of June 2009 the following businesses (listed alphabetically by their city/town where they are located) renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

BBB wishes to thank these businesses and urges all consumers and businesses to support these and other BBB Accredited Businesses, listed by their type of business (TOB) in our Accredited Business Roster or searchable by their business name in Company Reports. Using our e-Quote system, consumers and purchasers can also request prices and information from BBB Accredited Businesses.

Acheson, Calahoo, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain

Elms Weeping Tile Limited, Tournament Ski & Marine (2001) Ltd, Kelsey Paving Ltd, Progress Glass Co Ltd, Proline Roofing Ltd

Blackfalds, Red Deer

KTM ATV, Sled Rentals & Vehicle Sales, Crown Plumbing and Heating, Places4Rent Inc, Recycle-Logic Inc, Red Deer Home Repair Services Ltd

Cold Lake, Fort McMurray

G & K Janitorial, A B C Carpentry, McMurray Aviation, Spenler Steam Cleaning & Restoration Ltd

Darwell, Edson, Hinton, Wabamun

Dragon Ventures Group, Mountainside Sales & Rentals Ltd, D C Electrical Services Ltd, Independent Sprinkler

Edmonton

A & A Trenching Ltd ,  Ace Clear Inc ,  Acro Foam & Plastics Ltd ,  Action Muffler Radiator & Brakes ,  Alberta Business Research Ltd ,  Alberta Traffic Supply Ltd ,  Alberta Wilbert Sales Ltd ,  Armax Security Systems Inc ,  Artisan Communities ,  Ascot Group ,  B Wright Drywall Inc ,  Bankers & Traders Insurance Brokers Inc ,  Bee-Clean Building Maintenance ,  Bell Roofing Ltd ,  Big Top Tent Rentals Ltd ,  Bonn Construction Ltd ,  Bruni-Bossio Goldsmith Ltd ,  Cam-Mac Pools & Installations Ltd ,  Canadian Direct Insurance ,  Capilano Truck Driver Training Institute ,  Cash N Go ATM Network ,  Ceiling Centre Corporation ,  Christenson Developments ,  CKB Construction (2004) Ltd ,  Columbia Roofing Ltd ,  Conklin Moving Inc ,  Connelly-McKinley Ltd ,  Coombs Custom Landscaping Ltd ,  Cosmo's Autobody & Repair ,  Craftsman Floors Ltd ,  Creative Housing Solutions Inc ,  Cydcom Services Ltd ,  Dial Locksmith Ltd ,  Durabuilt Superstore ,  Economical Mechanical Repair ,  Edmonton Examiner, A Division of Sun Media Corporation ,  Edmonton Tent & Awning 2000 Inc ,  Elite Paving Stones Co. Ltd ,  Erica Janitorial Services Ltd ,  Finesse Builders & General Contractors ,  First Memorial Funeral Services - Harmony Chapel ,  Fort Moving ,  Fort Road Appliances Ltd ,  Green Drop Lawns Ltd ,  Greenboro Homes Ltd ,  GSR Technical Sales ,  Harmcor Plumbing & Heating Ltd ,  Homexx Corporation ,  Inland Concrete, A Division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited ,  Instant Memories Inc. ,  Katch Kan Ltd ,  Kingsway Shoe Comfort ,  Leon's Furniture & Appliances ,  Limmany Foot & Ankle Clinic ,  Lincolnberg Homes Ltd ,  M & L Automotive ,  M D Roofing & Sheet Metal ,  Maritime Pest Control ,  Mayfield Toyota ,  MFP Mohawk Fuel Products ,  Mildred's Collectibles And Antique Furniture Ltd ,  Oakmont Construction Ltd ,  Otto Heating & Cooling Ltd ,  Parker, Ford & McKay Ltd ,  Penny Lane Communications Inc ,  Piper Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning ,  Precision Martial Arts Academy ,  Qualibuild Construction Ltd ,  Quality West Developments Ltd ,  Ramko Electrical ,  Randall Riemer Holdings Ltd ,  Ratzke & Associates ,  Regional Maple Leaf Communications Inc ,  Royal Executive Limousines ,  Sage Furnishing ,  Sears Clean Air Services ,  Security One Systems Ltd ,  Shamrock Roofing ,  Skyview Electric Inc ,  St Francis Pet Hospital ,  Steinbring Agencies Ltd ,  Stoneridge Homes ,  Telsco Security Systems Inc ,  Terrina Interiors Ltd ,  The Plumbing & Heating Shop Inc ,  The Repaint Specialists Inc ,  Time Machine Motorcycle Repair Inc ,  Tristar Collision Ltd ,  Urban Granite Ltd ,  Value Drug Mart Associates Ltd ,  Wade Engineering Ltd ,  Western Modular Homes ,  Wildrose Garments Mfg Ltd ,  Wilmax Construction Ltd

Grande Prairie

Advantage Relocation Systems Ltd, City Centre Automotive, G P Masonry Supply, People's Automotive Ltd, Shepherd's Fold, Smash & Sons Contracting Ltd

Morinville

Accent Walls Ltd, Champion Petfoods Ltd, Pleasant Homes Ltd

Red Deer

Crown Plumbing and Heating, Places4Rent Inc, Recycle-Logic Inc, Red Deer Home Repair Services Ltd

Sherwood Park

Bushman Inc, Canadian Demolition Ltd, Canadian Tire, Candor Landscaping, Costar Computer Systems, Dynamic Landscape Innovations Ltd, Fortress Framing Inc, Outback Country R V Corp, Par Construction, Sherwood Park Toyota, Sign-A-Rama, Starkes Mechanical Services Ltd, T C Hunter International, Vern's Stucco, Plastering & Drywall Ltd

St. Albert

Alfresco Contractors Inc, Grandin Agencies, Reliant Roofing Ltd, Stoneco Masonry, Studio 107 Hair Inc, Woodcraft Design Ltd, Beautiful Basements

Kelowna, BC

Premiere Home Mortgage Ltd

We proudly welcome new Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB^® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation.

The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from June 1 to 30, 2009.

To find out more about these new BBB Accredited Businesses and the goods and services they provide, "click" on their business name and view their e-Page and link to their online Reliability Report, from our Web Mall. Each report also provides contact information.

• Eins Electrical Services Inc - Beaumont
• Peace of Mind Home Support & Respite Services Inc - Camrose
• AB Value Vinyl Fencing - Edmonton
• ABM Repair & Maintenance Ltd - Edmonton
• Agrola Garden Centre - Edmonton
• Bark Busters - Edmonton
• Chan International Model & Talent - Edmonton
• Heavenly Gates - Edmonton
• Intex Renovations Inc - Edmonton
• Magma Surfaces - Edmonton
• Peterson Land Consulting Ltd - Edmonton
• Quantum Motors Ltd - Edmonton
• SAT Consulting & Construction - Edmonton
• Seek Your Own Proof - Edmonton
• T P Home Renovations & Repairs - Edmonton
• Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd - Edmonton
• M I B Moving - Fort McMurray
• Canuck Plumbing and Heating - Fort Saskatchewan
• Avalon Fencing Ltd - Nisku
• Home Renewals - Red Deer
• Jim Freeman Psychotherapist Ltd - Red Deer
• L & A Organic Cleaners Ltd - Red Deer
• Reddemann Yard Care - Red Deer
• Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving - Red Deer
• Executive Cleaning Inc - Sherwood Park
• Namaste Wellness & Spa - Sherwood Park
• Genuine Heating Ltd - Spruce Grove
• Concept Roofing - St Albert
• Dynamyx Gymnastics Club - St Albert
• The Fireplace Guy - St Albert
• BW Eavestroughing Inc - Stony Plain
• Arctic Spas - Thorsby
• Whitecourt Precision Autobody Ltd - Whitecourt

You can also click here, to search for BBB Accredited Businesses and the services they provide, or check out any businesses and services, in our online search.

During June 2009, BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)

Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced that they are effectively closing nearly a total of 2,000 dealerships across the country by not renewing their franchising contracts. In the wake of the announcement, millions of vehicle owners are concerned about what this means to them and Better Business Bureau is providing answers to some frequently asked questions about dealer closings.

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Chrysler announced that it will terminate 798 franchise agreements with dealers across the U.S. in June 2009. This amounts to about 25 percent of Chrysler dealers and affects approximately four million customers who bought or serviced their cars. General Motors has also announced that they will not renew agreements with 1,100 dealers in the U.S. and 300 of the 700 GM dealers in Canada.

“Millions of GM and Chrysler customers will be affected by dealer closings and minimizing the amount of confusion is important,” said Chris Lawrence, , Chief Executive Officer for BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta. “In some cases, owners will have to drive a little farther to get their vehicle serviced if their dealer shuts down; however, there can be larger issues consumers need to be aware of, including the potential for getting stuck with the payment for the vehicle they traded in.”

How did Chrysler and GM decide which dealers to close?

GM and Chrysler have indicated that the reason for closing specific dealers was a matter of customer satisfaction, sales performance and market over saturation. GM has stated that about half of the dealers not being renewed only sold 35 cars per dealership in all of 2008. Similarly, Chrysler has stated that half of the closing dealerships sold less than 100 vehicles.

When compared to other manufacturers, GM and Chrysler will still have a large number of dealers. GM is aiming to have 3,600 dealers by 2,010 and Chrysler will have 2,411, compared to the current 1,304 Honda dealers and 1,470 Toyota dealers in the US.

When will the affected dealers close their doors?

The affected Chrysler dealers will not have their franchise agreements renewed effective June 9, 2009. GM is planning to cut their number of dealers to 3,600 by 2010; already, 1,100 dealers have received letters notifying them that GM will not renew their agreement and most affected dealers will see their contract expire in October of 2010.

Where can I find out which dealers are closing?

Chrysler has made their list of dealer closings public. GM has not released an official list of dealers yet; however, some dealers are already receiving the bad news and reporting it to local media.

Will my warranty or extended warranty be affected?

A warranty or extended warranty is offered by the automaker and is not affected by a dealer closing. Both Chrysler and GM have indicated that they are committed to honoring their manufacturer’s warranty despite declaring bankruptcy. Extended auto warranties, such as the protection plans offered by GM, are backed by a separate company which is affiliated with—but not financially tied to —the company that actually manufactures the vehicles.

How will I know where to take my car for service?

Both GM and Chrysler warranties will be honored by any respective certified dealer. Chrysler has stated that the millions of customers who bought their cars from affected dealers will be notified in early June where they can take their autos for service. GM owners can use the dealer finder at www.gm.com/vehicles/dealer to find their closest option.

What if I traded in my car for a new one and the dealer closes its doors without paying off the loan on my trade-in?

While a dealer is supposed to pay off the loan on a vehicle they accept for a trade-in, they might not if they go out of business. When this happens the original owner could be liable for making payments on both cars or the lender could go after the person who bought the used car from the dealer. While this is a rare occurrence, it can happen and states such as California have created funds to reimburse such victims.

For more advice you can trust from BBB about buying and owning a vehicle, and for auto warranty dispute information from www.edmonton.bbb.org.

We proudly welcome new Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB^® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation.

The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from May 1 to 31, 2009.

To find out more about these new BBB Accredited Businesses and the goods and services they provide, "click" on their business name and view their e-Page and link to their online Reliability Report, from our Web Mall. Each report also provides contact information.

• Alberta Asphalt Enterprises Inc - Edmonton
• Ancient Alternatives - Edmonton
• Artista Concrete Designs Inc. - Edmonton
• Best Air Service Heating & Cooling - Edmonton
• City Wide Lawn & Snow Ltd - Edmonton
• Crack Buster Concrete - Edmonton
• Darberg Carpentry - Edmonton
• Electri-Can Installations Ltd - Edmonton
• ELI Builders Ltd - Edmonton
• Green Lantern Electrical Ltd - Edmonton
• J Ruest Drywall & Taping Inc - Edmonton
• JMK Renovations - Edmonton
• Jolly Time Travel Services Ltd - Edmonton
• Lo-Cost Automatic Transmissions - Edmonton
• Lo-Cost Automatic Transmissions - Edmonton
• Lorman Covers & Manufacturing Ltd - Edmonton
• MAD Siding Ltd - Edmonton
• Metrocore Facility Services Inc - Edmonton
• Morris Shingles & Exteriors Ltd - Edmonton
• Picture That Photography - Edmonton
• Prosource Wholesale Floorcovering - Edmonton
• The Canadian Deck Company Ltd - Edmonton
• Transitions Renovations Ltd - Edmonton
• Celdan Contracting - Fort Saskatchewan
• Lanco Construction Ltd - Grande Prairie
• Bruce Mechanical Services - Sherwood Park
• GSS Geothermal Ltd. - Sherwood Park
• Infinity Energy - Sherwood Park
• Advantage Construction - Spruce Grove
• Landscape FX - Stony Plain

You can also click here, to search for BBB Accredited Businesses and the services they provide, or check out any businesses and services, in our online search.

During the month of May 2009 the following businesses (listed alphabetically by their city/town where they are located) renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

BBB wishes to thank these businesses and urges all consumers and businesses to support these and other BBB Accredited Businesses, listed by their type of business (TOB) in our Accredited Business Roster or searchable by their business name in Company Reports. Using our e-Quote system, consumers and purchasers can also request prices and information from BBB Accredited Businesses.

Acheson, Cardiff Echoes, Gunn, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain

Trans Tech Contracting Inc, Raindance Irrigation, BestCurb & Construction, Bear Paving Ltd, Glen Oaks Construction & Management Ltd, Golden Spike Lumber Sales Ltd, TuneTech Auto Repair, Ashly-Lane Interiors Ltd, The Black Dirt Company

Ardrossan, Fort Saskatchewan, Lancaster Park, Westlock

Frank's Custom Woodcraft, Gem Sod Farms Inc, Lancaster Park Golf & Curling Club, MoBetta Water Inc

Beaumont, Leduc

Kestrel Resources Ltd, ohnson Agencies (1973) Ltd, Kantrax Contractors Ltd, Vision Care Plus

Camrose, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, Sedgewick

Camrose Auto Wreckers Ltd, Zetsen Master Builders Inc, Wolf Creek Cabinets Ltd, Dean's Answering Service, Qwest Haven Relocation Services Inc

Edmonton

4 Seasons Auto Body ,  A-Star Tours Ltd ,  ACS, Public Sector Solutions Inc ,  Active Tree Services ,  Advanced Cleaning Professionals Inc ,  Aegis Lockworks Ltd ,  Al's Piano And Furniture Moving ,  Alberta Mortgage Centre ,  Alberta's Best Foundation Repair Ltd ,  Alldritt Homes Limited ,  Amcor Roofing Specialists ,  Anco Home Improvements Ltd ,  Apple Fitness Store Ltd ,  Argus Machine Co Ltd ,  Artison's Floor Fashions Ltd ,  ASAP Garage Builders ,  Audrey's Therapeutic And Relaxation Massage ,  Award Landscaping Ltd ,  B-Wise Contractors Ltd ,  Baskets-Express-It.com ,  Bestway Concrete Ltd ,  Blue Sky Limos ,  Bredin Institute - Centre For Learning ,  Budget Rent A Car Of Edmonton Ltd ,  Builders Wholesale Appliances ,  Builders' Floor Centre Ltd ,  C W Eavestroughing Inc ,  Canar Rock Products Ltd ,  Canessco Services Inc ,  Canfab Products Ltd ,  Capital Packers Inc ,  Club Fit Corp ,  Corus Custom Networks ,  Competitive Concrete ,  Con-Spec Industries Ltd ,  Concept Developments Ltd ,  CrackMaster Concrete ,  Crime Report Publications Ltd ,  Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd ,  Dansol International ,  Danuk Construction Ltd ,  Diogo's Concrete Works Ltd ,  Don's Power Vac / Furnaceman (Div Of Laser Clean Ltd ,  Drive 4 U ,  Edmonton Queen ,  Edmonton Valve & Fitting Inc ,  Evergreen Funeral Chapel ,  Freedom Ford Sales Ltd ,  GQS Construction ,  Granite Transformations ,  Hepalta Purified Air Inc ,  Ideal Tile and Terrazzo Ltd ,  Independent Jewellers ,  Innovel Technologies Ltd ,  Jackson & James Overhead Door Services ,  Jayman MasterBUILT ,  Kingsgate Automotives Ltd ,  Kites & Other Delights ,  Knight Heating Ltd ,  Lautner Construction Ltd ,  Lehmann Plumbing Ltd ,  MacNair Construction Products Ltd ,  McCloskey Construction Ltd ,  Metro Concrete Services Ltd ,  Michael Anthony Jewellers ,  Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd ,  More Than Cigars Ltd ,  My Mailout ,  N G Home Design Ltd ,  N'Take ,  Northlands ,  Orion Building Maintenance Ltd ,  P & T International Forwarding Ltd ,  P C Corp ,  Param Homes Ltd ,  Parts 4 Automatic Transmissions ,  Performance Paving Services Inc ,  Personal Support & Development Network (PSDN) ,  Polycore Canada Inc ,  Portage La Prairie Mutual Insurance Co ,  PPB Enterprises Inc ,  Preet Janitorial Services Ltd ,  Preferred Personnel Of Canada Inc ,  Pryme Restoration Inc ,  R & D Roofing Ltd ,  R V Country Services Inc ,  Regal Hardwood Flooring ,  Reward Construction Ltd ,  Roma Concrete Service Ltd ,  Runzer's Truck Parts Ltd ,  S M R T Consulting ,  Select Fireplaces ,  Seven M Construction Ltd ,  Shaske & Zeiner Appraisal Consultants Ltd ,  Shoppers Auto Refinishers Inc ,  Shoppers Home Healthcare ,  Sinclair Electric Ltd ,  Soldan Fence & Metals Ltd ,  Tara Jewellers (1986) Ltd ,  Telford Investments Ltd ,  The Energy Doctor ,  Titan Construction (1989) Ltd ,  Thrifty's Landscaping Supplies ,  Triple E Hardwood Flooring ,  Truck Master Manufacturing & Equipment Ltd ,  TS Building Services Ltd ,  TTR Coatings Ltd ,  U-Store-It-Canada Ltd ,  Velocity Cycle ,  Venato Stone Inc ,  Vigor Mechanical Ltd ,  Walton International Group Inc ,  Westhill Construction Ltd ,  Williams Moving & Storage Ltd ,  Xavion Interior Finishing Corp

Fairview, Grande Prairie

Reynolds Plumbing & Heating (80) Ltd, Bradvin Trailer Sales Ltd, Loreck Homes Ltd, Monarch Homes Inc, Start-Rite Driver Education Ltd

Fort McMurray, High Level

Birchwood Autobody, Fort McMurray Animal Hospital, Fort McMurray Home Hardware Building Centre, Shamrock Maintenance & Autobody Ltd, MacKenzie Report Inc

High Prairie, Whitecourt

Monahan Ford Kawasaki, Kammec Mechanical Consultants Ltd

Jasper

Miette Hot Springs Resort Motel

Lloydminster

City Center Auto Body Ltd

Red Deer

A E S Industrial Supplies Ltd, Axford Construction Inc, Central Alberta Tile One, Diamond Key Homes, Doormasters Inc, Hauck Vision & Hearing Centre Ltd, Herbal Magic Weight Loss & Nutrition Centres, Lee Specialties Ltd, Phoenix Construction Inc, Woodmaster Cabinets Ltd, AB Storage

Sherwood Park

Douglas Environmental Solutions, Evergreen View Farm Enterprises, GM Developments, Heritage Dry Cleaners, Reel Mowers Inc, Servicemaster Of Edmonton, The Gift Connection Plus, Yu-ccan Corporation

St Albert

G T & Sons Ltd,Gayle's Decorating Ltd, Grandin Bakery (1976) Ltd, Jensen Roofing Ltd, Kingsgate Homes Ltd, Millennium Modular Homes Ltd, St Albert Glass Contracting Ltd, Sutton Nor-Vista Realty

During May 2009, BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)

Edmonton, AB – June 2, 2009: BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses!

BBB Accredited Businesses must abide by a set of Standards of Trust which are continually monitored. Not the least of these is being responsive to all complaints and making a good faith effort to obtain resolution. Our Board of Directors regularly revokes the accreditation of those companies that fail to maintain any one of these standards.

45 Years

Argus Machine Co Ltd - Edmonton
Canessco Services Inc - Edmonton
Don Wheaton Ltd – Edmonton

40 Years

Central Tire - Edmonton
Eastwood Auto Body Ltd - Edmonton

35 Years

Ascot Group - Edmonton
Barcol Doors & Windows - Edmonton
Canada Brokerlink - Edmonton
Dial Locksmith Ltd - Edmonton
Mutual Propane Ltd - Edmonton
Norden Autohaus - Edmonton
Overhead Door Co of Edmonton - Edmonton
Sadler Insurance Inc - Edmonton
Soldan Fence & Metals Ltd - Edmonton

30 Years

Coinamatic Canada Inc - Edmonton
Grandin Agencies - St. Albert
Herbers Autobody Repair Ltd - Edmonton
Herbers Autobody Repair Ltd - Edmonton
Herbers Autobody Repair Ltd - Edmonton
Herbers Autobody Repair Ltd - Edmonton
Herbers Autobody Repair Ltd - Leduc
Robertson's Plumbing & Gas Fitting Ltd - Fort Saskatchewan
Sundance Mazda - Edmonton

25 Years

Alf's Roofing Ltd - Sherwood Park
Art World - Edmonton
Audio Ark - Edmonton
K-tron Security Alarm Systems - Edmonton
Kitchen Craft Cabinetry - Edmonton
L L Climatic Insulation Ltd - Edmonton
Peace Hills Trust Company - Edmonton
Pleasant Homes Ltd - Morinville
Runzer's Truck Parts Ltd - Edmonton
WD Contractors Group Ltd - Edmonton
Westworld Computers Ltd - Edmonton

20 Years

Antrim Construction Ltd - Edmonton
Artistic Creations Photography Studio Ltd - Edmonton
Best Woodcraft Ltd - Edmonton
Central Web Colorpress - Edmonton
Columbia Roofing Ltd - Edmonton
Crystal Limousines - Edmonton
Dyand Mechanical Systems Inc - Edmonton
Field Law - Edmonton
Knight Heating Ltd - Edmonton
Napier Connection - Sherwood Park
Sieben Cement Contractors (1988) Ltd - Edmonton
Subaru City - Edmonton
Tara Jewellers (1986) Ltd - Edmonton
Telford Investments Ltd - Edmonton
West Edmonton Coin & Stamp Corporation - Edmonton

15 Years

Classic Kitchens & Cabinets Ltd - Edmonton
Classic Landscapes Ltd - Edmonton
Commercial Linocraft - Edmonton
Costar Computer Systems - Sherwood Park
DK Ford Sales Ltd - Leduc
Dwight's Roofing Ltd - Edmonton
Dynamic Water, Sewer and Gas Services Inc. - Sherwood Park
Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium - Edmonton
Highland Moving & Storage Ltd - Edmonton
Independent Bath Products Ltd - Edmonton
Jaehn's Auto Body Shop Ltd - Edmonton
M & L Automotive - Edmonton
M L W Contracting Ltd - Stony Plain
One Stop Insurance Services Ltd - Edmonton
Penny Lane Communications Inc - Edmonton
Phoenix Insurance Group Inc - Edmonton
Planet Organic Market - Edmonton
Quikcard Solutions Inc - Edmonton
Reliable Radiator Services Ltd - Edmonton
Residential Foundation Specialists Ltd - Edmonton
Rob's Albertan Service Experts - Edmonton
Roca Sales & Services Ltd - Stony Plain
Shoe Comfort (Div Of 580187 Alta Ltd) - Edmonton
Sierra Stone - Edmonton
Something Special Deli Foods Ltd - Sherwood Park
Supreme Windows and Doors (2005) Ltd - Edmonton
Tri-Season Sun Rooms Ltd - Edmonton
Western Gun Parts Ltd - Edmonton

10 Years

A H A Wayne's UpHolstery Ltd - Edmonton
A Johnny's Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service Ltd - Edmonton
Accord Auto - Edmonton
Action Moving - Morinville
Action Muffler Radiator & Brakes Ltd - Edmonton
Active Tree Services - Edmonton
Aim Real Estate Corporation - Edmonton
Alberta Arborists (ISA Certified) - Sherwood Park
Alberta Truck and Auto Liquidators - Edmonton
Allstar Show Industries Inc - Edmonton
Alves Construction Ltd - St. Albert
AM Steam Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning - Edmonton
Araday Enterprises - Stony Plain
Artison's Floor Fashions Ltd - Edmonton
Blue Ribbon Painting & Decorating - Edmonton
Briskal Systems Ltd - Edmonton
Britcan Furnace Cleaning & More Ltd - Beaumont
Capital Region Housing Corporation - Edmonton
Carter Haave Vandersteen Bateman Registered Psychologists - Edmonton
China Herbal & Acupuncture Centre Ltd - Edmonton
Christenson Developments - Edmonton
City Auto & Truck Parts - Edmonton
Classic Exteriors - Edmonton
Cleaning By Jack Inc - Edmonton
Cobblestone Master Builder Inc - Edmonton
Colrus Motors Ltd - Edmonton
Complete Builders - Edmonton
Coombs Custom Landscaping Ltd - Edmonton
Cosmo's Autobody & Repair - Edmonton
Cosy Insulation Ltd - St Albert
Cove Properties Ltd - Edmonton
Creative Management Resources - Edmonton
Davies Management & Realty Ltd - Edmonton
Dot Transmissions Ltd - Edmonton
Earl Johnston Bobcats - Sherwood Park
Economical Mechanical Repair - Edmonton
Elite Sportswear & Awards - Edmonton
Evans-Davies Contracting - Edmonton
Factory Direct Parts Ltd - Spruce Grove
Fero Corporation - Edmonton
General Signs & Service Ltd - Edmonton
Gold Crest Kitchens Inc - Edmonton
GRB College Of Welding - Edmonton
Hallett Financial Services Ltd - Edmonton
Hank's Roofing Ltd - Residential & Commercial - Spruce Grove
Imperial Parking Canada Corporation - Edmonton
Innovative Design & Drafting - Fort Saskatchewan
Instant Memories Inc. - Edmonton
J V Upholstery Ltd - Edmonton
Kings Re-roofing Ltd - Edmonton
KVP Registration Services Ltd - Edmonton
Kyle Loranger Design Inc - Edmonton
L & B Hubscher Services Ltd - Sherwood Park
L & N Contracting - Edmonton
Lehmann Plumbing Ltd - Edmonton
M & D Home Renovation Contracting Ltd - Edmonton
Mark's Contracting - Edmonton
Matheson Insurance Services Ltd - Sherwood Park
Mayfield Toyota - Edmonton
McGregor-Sharp Filtering Equipment (1979) Ltd - Edmonton
More Than Cigars Ltd - Edmonton
Mortgage Makers Inc - Edmonton
MP Media Plus Inc - Edmonton
Myshak Sales & Rentals Ltd - Acheson
Norwesco Industries (1983) Ltd - Edmonton
Oak Tables Plus Manufacturing Inc - Edmonton
OK Tire Store - Edmonton
P-Ban Enterprises 1983 Ltd - Edmonton
PM Roofing Ltd - Edmonton
Poster Centre (Div Of Edmonton Poster Centre Ltd) - Edmonton
Psychologists Association of Alberta - Edmonton
QualiGlass Windows & Doors Ltd - Edmonton
Quicker Rooter Plumbing & Heating Ltd - Edmonton
Randall Riemer Holdings Ltd - Edmonton
Readco Industries Ltd - Edmonton
Regal Hardwood Flooring - Edmonton
Registry On Wye Ltd - Sherwood Park
Reliable Sheet Metal & Service Ltd - Edmonton
Renovation Corporation, The - Edmonton
Rieger McIntyre - Edmonton
Rohit Group Of Companies - Edmonton
Royal Executive Limousines - Edmonton
Safekey Locksmith Ltd - St Albert 
Shield Medical Inc - Edmonton
Sportscan Summit Clothing - Embroidery & Promotional Products Inc - Edmonton
Star Agencies (Insurance) Ltd - Edmonton
Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club - St Albert
Summers Drilling Ltd - Stony Plain
Sun Cash Register & Office Machines - Edmonton
Tanner Entertainment - Edmonton
The Cat Lady - Edmonton
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald - Edmonton
The Flooring People - Edmonton
TLC Transitions - Edmonton
Tradewinds Glass Inc - Hinton
Trans America Investments Ltd - Edmonton
United Investment Group - Edmonton
Wade Engineering Ltd - Edmonton
Wholistic Health Care Clinic Inc - Edmonton
Windshield Surgeons Inc - Edmonton

5 Years

4 Seasons Roofing Inc - Spruce Grove
A V Spinners DJ Service - Edmonton
Accompli Kitchens Inc - Sherwood Park
Allways Moving & Hauling - Edmonton
Blue Sky Limos - Edmonton
Carevest Capital Inc - Edmonton
Cashline - Victoria
Cedar Publishing Corporation - Edmonton
City Glass And Supply Ltd - Edmonton
Cristal Tile World Inc - Edmonton
D K C Sparklean - St Albert
Detech Auto Service - Edmonton
Digital Communications - Edmonton
Donovan's Driver Education Ltd - Edmonton
Dr D W Pettigrew - Edmonton
Enercon Products Ltd - Edmonton
Future Fireplaces & Stoves Ltd - Edmonton
G L C Moving - St Albert
Gjini's Landscape Construction Ltd - Edmonton
Guertin & Pratte Drywall Ltd - Stony Plain
Insulation Police Ltd - Edmonton
Kingsgate Homes Ltd - St Albert
LawDepot TM - Edmonton
Lindal Cedar Homes (1945) - Edmonton
National Audio Video Ltd - Edmonton
Oteenow Employment & Training Society - Edmonton
PPB Enterprises Inc - Edmonton
Preferred Personnel Of Canada Inc - Edmonton
Printer World International Inc - Edmonton
Pro Solutions Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc - Edmonton
Provincial Heating & Air Conditioning - Edmonton
Rob Roy Ditching & Excavating Ltd - St Albert
Roma Concrete Service Ltd - Edmonton
Shred-it - Edmonton
Smart Office Services (Edmonton) Inc - Edmonton
Smarttax Inc - Edmonton
SVS Group LLP Chartered Accountants - Edmonton
Telco Power & Battery - Edmonton
Transwest Financial Services Corp - Edmonton
Viewpoint Photography - Edmonton
WBS Wholesale Bakery Specialties Ltd - Edmonton
Wizard's Comics & Collectibles Inc - Edmonton
Yorkton Group International Ltd - Edmonton

These long-term Accredited Businesses are also listed on our websites at www.edmonton.bbb.org, www.fortmcmurray.bbb.org, www.grandeprairie.bbb.org and www.reddeer.bbb.org.

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Edmonton, AB – May 29, 2009: BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our Central Alberta 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses!

BBB Accredited Businesses must abide by a set of Standards of Trust which are continually monitored. Not the least of these is being responsive to all complaints and making a good faith effort to obtain resolution. Our Board of Directors regularly revokes the accreditation of those companies that fail to maintain any one of these standards.

30 Years: Cooper Roofing - Red Deer

20 Years: Associated Van Lines – Blackfalds

15 Years: Cunningham Electric Ltd - Red Deer
15 Years: Deep Discoveries Ltd - Mulhurst Bay
15 Years: Hilman Electric - Sylvan Lake
15 Years: Pioneer Chrysler Jeep - Wetaskiwin
15 Years: Proform Concrete Services Inc - Red Deer
15 Years: Red Deer Advocate Ltd - Red Deer
15 Years: Rocky Fast Express Ltd - Rocky Mountain House
15 Years: The Phone Experts Communications Ltd - Red Deer

10 Years: Creative Interiors & Floor Coverings Ltd - Camrose
10 Years: Jordans Rugs Ltd -Red Deer
10 Years: Only Women's Fitness - Red Deer
10 Years: Personal Alternatives Funeral Services - Red Deer
10 Years: Sauder Electric Ltd - Lacombe
10 Years: The Autoshoppe (1978) - Camrose
10 Years: The Crafty Lady - Lacombe

5 Years: Advance Mortgage Inc - Red Deer
5 Years: Dent Clinic - Red Deer
5 Years: Diamond Key Homes - Red Deer
5 Years: First Choice Flooring Inc - Red Deer
5 Years: Home To Home Moving Inc - Red Deer
5 Years: Loren A Blain Certified General Accountant - Lacombe
5 Years: Mac James Motors - Red Deer
5 Years: McBain Camera Ltd - Red Deer
5 Years: Red Deer Discount Golf Centre Ltd - Red Deer

Be sure to visit our BBB Central Alberta Information Page. These long-term Accredited Businesses are all available in our Web Mall and searchable at www.grandeprairie.bbb.org. Prices and information from these and all other BBB Accredited Businesses, in Central and Northern Alberta, can be requested online by using e-Quote.

Edmonton, AB – May 29, 2009: BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our Peace Country 2009 Long-term Accredited Businesses!

BBB Accredited Businesses must abide by a set of Standards of Trust which are continually monitored. Not the least of these is being responsive to all complaints and making a good faith effort to obtain resolution. Our Board of Directors regularly revokes the accreditation of those companies that fail to maintain any one of these standards.

30 Years: Grande Prairie Rainbow Automotive Ltd - Grande Prairie

15 Years: Precision Automotive Machine Shop (1991) Ltd - Grande Prairie
15 Years: Reynolds Plumbing & Heating (80) Ltd - Fairview
15 Years: Valleyview Building Supplies Ltd - Valleyview

10 Years: Alpine Pumpjack Services Ltd - Grande Prairie
10 Years: Jim Hansen's Gateway Ford Lincoln Inc - Grande Prairie
10 Years: Start-Rite Driver Education Ltd - Grande Prairie

5 Years: Advantage Valve Maintenance Ltd - Grande Prairie
5 Years: Loreck Homes Ltd - Grande Prairie
5 Years: LSM Lee's Sheet Metal Ltd - Grande Prairie
5 Years: Mayne Towing Services Ltd - Grande Prairie
5 Years: Mobility Plus Health & Homecare Centre - Grande Prairie
5 Years: Prairie Transmissions - Grande Prairie
5 Years: Valard Construction Ltd - Grande Prairie

Be sure to visit our BBB Northwest Alberta & British Columbia Peace Country Information Page. These long-term Accredited Businesses are all available in our Web Mall and searchable at www.grandeprairie.bbb.org. Prices and information from these and all other BBB Accredited Businesses, in Central and Northern Alberta, can be requested online by using e-Quote.

Edmonton, AB – June 2, 2009: BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 Northern Alberta Long-term Accredited Businesses!

BBB Accredited Businesses must abide by a set of Standards of Trust which are continually monitored. Not the least of these is being responsive to all complaints and making a good faith effort to obtain resolution. Our Board of Directors regularly revokes the accreditation of those companies that fail to maintain any one of these standards.

15 Years: Westside Muffler & Automotive Ltd - Bonnyville
15 Years: Yellowhead Home & Glass Ltd - Bonnyville
15 Years: Smyl Motors Ltd - St Paul 

10 Years: A B C Carpentry - Fort McMurray
10 Years: Deko Concrete Works And Paving Stone Co (1980) - Fort McMurray
10 Years: Fleetwood Construction - Cold Lake
10 Years: J D Collision 2007 Ltd - Bonnyville
10 Years: JD Collisiion 2007 Ltd - Cold Lake
10 Years: Life Force Herbal Healing Centre - Fort McMurray
10 Years: Tawatinaw Valley Doors - Rochester

Be sure to visit our BBB northern Alberta Information Page. These long-term Accredited Businesses are all available in our Web Mall and searchable at www.fortmcmurray.bbb.org. Prices and information from these and all other BBB Accredited Businesses, in Central and Northern Alberta, can be requested online by using e-Quote.

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Edmonton, AB – June 2, 2009: BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta proudly announces our 2009 West Yellowhead Long-term Accredited Businesses!

BBB Accredited Businesses must abide by a set of Standards of Trust which are continually monitored. Not the least of these is being responsive to all complaints and making a good faith effort to obtain resolution. Our Board of Directors regularly revokes the accreditation of those companies that fail to maintain any one of these standards.

30 Years: Johnson & Herbert Construction (1988) Inc – Edson

10 Years: D C Electrical Services Ltd - Hinton
10 Years: E & A Studio Ltd – Jasper
10 Years: Furniture Den Ltd - Whitecourt
10 Years: Independent Automatic Sprinkler Ltd – Wabamun
10 Years: Jasper Rock & Jade Shop – Jasper
10 Years: Mid-West Glass 1995 Ltd - Edson
10 Years: Tradewinds Glass Inc - Hinton
10 Years: Wildens Service Ltd - Edson

5 Years: Steve's Contracting Ltd - Whitecourt

Be sure to visit our BBB west Yellowhead Information Page. These long-term Accredited Businesses are all available in our Web Mall and searchable at www.edmonton.bbb.org. Prices and information from these and all other BBB Accredited Businesses, in Central and Northern Alberta, can be requested online by using e-Quote.

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Edmonton, AB (May 11, 2009) This Year’s BBB^® Long Term Award Ceremony will see five Long-Term Accredited Businesses inducted into our 50 Years of Trust Club.

Chris Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer for BBB says “These businesses have demonstrated 50 years of support for trust in business, and contributed to a reliable and ethical marketplace”.

Please join with BBB in congratulating our 2009 50 Years of Trust Club inductees!

Blanchett Neon Ltd

Northlands

Stuart Olson Constructors Inc

Time Business Machines Ltd

Weathermakers Ltd

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Background: BBB Standards for Trust

Consumer tips and media releases, from BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta, can also be found on our Homepage, Blog and News Centre. As well please feel free to subscribe to our RSS feed.

We proudly welcome new Accredited Businesses that have pledged to abide by BBB^® Principles for Trust in an effort to protect and promote the free enterprise system through self-regulation.

The following is a list of new BBB Accredited Businesses whose applications have been approved by our Board of Directors from April 1 to 30, 2009.

To find out more about these new BBB Accredited Businesses and the goods and services they provide, "click" on their business name and view their e-Page and link to their online Reliability Report, from our Web Mall. Each report also provides contact information.

• Northern Legendary Construction Ltd - Charlie Lake
• Absolute Systems Inc/Absolute Ozone - Edmonton
• Acro Construction - Edmonton
• Basic Excavating Ltd - Edmonton
• Bend-Tek Industries Ltd - Edmonton
• Bossio Stone Imports - Edmonton
• Capital City Doors Ltd - Edmonton
• Carco Auto Sales - Edmonton
• Del Sol Edmonton - Edmonton
• DG Berman Contracting Ltd - Edmonton
• Evolve Landscapes Inc - Edmonton
• Five Star Painting Ltd - Edmonton
• Four Seasons Tire & Auto Centre - Edmonton
• Fusion Software Inc - Edmonton
• Pipes Plumbing Services Ltd - Edmonton
• The Sun Room Store Ltd - Edmonton
• Ultimate Moves Ltd - Edmonton
• Zeebee's Siding - Edmonton
• Rendoc Contracting - Leduc
• Shopanywhere.ca - Lloydminster
• Tritan Electric & Controls Ltd - Red Deer
• Western Painting & Decorating (1999) Ltd - Red Deer
• Floor To Ceiling Renovations Ltd - Sherwood Park
• Greater Edmonton Plumbing - Sherwood Park
• Kitchen Essentials Inc - Sherwood Park
• Factory Automotive Inc - St Albert
• Marco Tile Installations - St Albert
• Gloria Derudder Office Services Incorporated - Wetaskiwin
• Hammertime Quality Homes and Reno Ltd - Tawatinaw

During the month of April 2009 the following businesses (listed alphabetically by their city/town where they are located) renewed their Accreditation with BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta and their commitment to trust and reliability in business.

BBB wishes to thank these businesses and urges all consumers and businesses to support these and other BBB Accredited Businesses, listed by their type of business (TOB) in our Accredited Business Roster or searchable by their business name in Company Reports. Using our e-Quote system, consumers and purchasers can also request prices and information from BBB Accredited Businesses.

Acheson, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain

Myshak Sales & Rentals Ltd, Hank's Roofing Ltd - Residential & Commercial; Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic Ltd; King Conan Enterprises Inc; Subject To Inspection Ltd

Camrose, Ponoka, Wetaskiwin

Camrose Insurance Services Ltd, Ponoka Cabinet Makers Ltd, Kimmel Construction, Pioneer Chrysler Jeep, Taurus Contracting

Cold Lake, Lloydminster

Value Master Homes, First General Services, Sears Carpet & Upholstery Care

Edmonton

A Plus Alberta Roofing ,  Aamco Transmissions ,  Abal Building Products (Alberta) Ltd ,  Accu-Search Inc ,  Action Security Locksmiths ,  ADT Security Services Canada Inc ,  Air-vac Furnace Cleaning Company ,  Alartco Industries Ltd ,  Alberta Aqua-Tech Ltd ,  Alberta Stamp & Marking Co Ltd ,  Alberta Wholesale Fireplaces Ltd ,  All-Star Contracting Ltd ,  Aquarian Construction ,  Aspen Home Inspection Ltd ,  Axford Renovations Edmonton Ltd ,  Big Rig Collison ,  Bonnie Doon Denture Clinic (1982) Ltd ,  Braeman Canada ,  Brenda's Paint Pot ,  Canadian Home Renovations Ltd ,  Centre 101 Auto Repair ,  Cobblestone Master Builder Inc ,  Coinamatic Canada Inc ,  Colony Clothing Company Ltd ,  Complete Builders ,  CreoLogic Design Inc ,  CTV Edmonton ,  DCM Motors ,  Diosi Plumbing and Gasfitting Service ,  Diversi Blind Inc ,  Dollarwise Plumbing, Heating And Drain Cleaning Ltd ,  Downhill Riders Ski & Travel Co Ltd ,  Drugs and Addiction Magazine Ltd ,  Dwight's Roofing Ltd ,  Euro-men Painting ,  Excell Roofing Inc ,  Giovanni Yamaha Music Inc ,  Good Samaritan Telecare ,  Goodkey Show Services Ltd ,  Home Planning Centre ,  Images Of Distinction Photography ,  Ink Quest ,  Jasper Place Body Shop Ltd ,  Jils Landscape Supply ,  K-tron Security Alarm Systems ,  Kitchen Craft Cabinetry ,  Koch Ford Lincoln Sales (2003) Ltd ,  Laidley Management Ltd ,  Living Sounds Hearing Centre Ltd ,  Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd ,  Lube City ,  Masterpiece Custom Homes ,  Matco Transportation Systems Ltd ,  McWinn Air Filter Cleaning Service Ltd ,  Millwoods Honda ,  Millwoods Suzuki ,  Mover Guys ,  Muth Electrical Management Inc ,  Mymacdealer ,  Neel's Custom Homes Ltd ,  Newsham Insurance Services Ltd ,  Nicholson Chevrolet (1977) Ltd ,  Northgate Industries Ltd ,  One Stop Insurance Services Ltd ,  Osman Auction Inc ,  Panda Flowers Terra Losa Centre ,  Planet Organic Market ,  Platz Enterprises Ltd ,  Premiere Van Lines ,  Pride Oak Kitchens Ltd ,  Pro-Stock Performance & Machine ,  Projack Canada Corp ,  R.T.A. Holdings Ltd. ,  Rain by Design Irrigation Systems Ltd ,  Real Connections ,  Renown Renovations ,  Residential Foundation Specialists Ltd ,  Rhapsody Tours Ltd ,  Seniuk & Company ,  Seven Star General Construction Ltd ,  Sieben Cement Contractors (1988) Ltd ,  Sierra Stone ,  Sky-Tech Sky-Lights ,  Smarttax Inc ,  Southpark Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Ltd ,  Southside Mitsubishi ,  Sovereign Automotive Inc ,  Speedy Henry's Landscaping Ltd ,  Sterling Wealth Management Inc ,  Take The Plunge Plumbing & Heating ,  Team Ford ,  The Carpet Studio Inc ,  The Hospital Activity Book For Children ,  Thomas J Developments ,  Totem Welding Co Ltd ,  Town & Country Construction Ltd ,  Traffic Corp ,  UMC Financial Management Inc ,  WD Contractors Group Ltd ,  Westend Suzuki ,  Western Gun Parts Ltd ,  White Eagle Homes Ltd ,  Wild Rose Fencing & Decks Inc ,  World Stone Inc ,  ZCL Composites Inc

Edson, Hinton, Jasper, Whitecourt

Gering Gravel Sales, Ron's Outdoor Source For Sports, Soltys Insurance Services, Norman's Mobile Service, Around the Corner, Spruceland Ford Sales Ltd

Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park

Adventure RV, Elk Island Sales & Service, Adair Homes Ltd, Alberta Arborists, Decent X-posure Concrete Ltd, Dermallusion Inc, Holm Developments Inc, Meyer's Insurance Ltd, Northern Alberta Energy Savers, Sherwood Park Hyundai, Spark Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd

Grande Prairie

Countryside Motor Sports Inc, Uim Hansen's Gateway Ford Lincoln Inc, Robideau Roofing Ltd

Leduc, Morinville, Nisku

Suburban Printing & Stationery Ltd, Grand Legacy Homes, North 49 Builders & Developers Inc, Team Rig & Supply Ltd

Red Deer

B & B Cowie Insulation Ltd, Bella Rosa Developments Ltd, Details Window Tinting, Joy In Health & Nutrition, Replace-All Ltd, Stoneworx Stone Masonry, Utopia Hair Studio Inc

Saskatoon, SK

Safe & Trusted Directory

Sechelt, Vancouver BC

MiniMove Inc, One Stop Mortgage Corp

St Albert

Alberta Mortgage Funding Inc, CVM Mechanical Ltd, Discover Hearing Ltd, M & H Wood Specialties Ltd, Residential Design & Consulting Inc, Alves Construction Ltd

During April 2009, BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)

Bookmark this link to see our monthly list of Top 10 Compaints and Inquiries.

Edmonton, Alberta – April 30, 2009. - Relying on reports from online security experts, Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and Web sites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu outbreak.

“Scammers read newspapers, watch TV and surf the Internet and they know that by using a hook from the day’s top headlines, that they’ll be able to catch lots of fish,” said Chris Lawrence, CEO of BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta. “Right now, issues associated with swine flu and a potential pandemic are of global interest and that means scammers have a very large pond to go phishing in.”

According to McAfee Avert Labs, an online security company, spammers began pumping out e-mails as soon as the first accounts of swine flu were being reported in the news, accounting for two percent of all spam messages. The messages include such subject lines as, “Madonna caught swine flu!” and “Swine flu in Hollywood!” The company reports that the e-mails do not contain malware but often link to online pharmacies.

According to F-Secure Corp., another online security company, more than 250 Web sites with the term “swine flu” have been registered within the first few days following the announcement of the outbreak and predict that the scams artists are preparing to use such Web sites in a variety of different online scams. F-Secure also reports that one Web site is already selling a “Swine Flu Survival Guide” PDF for $19.95.

BBB offers the following advice to avoid swine flu scams:

• Avoid opening e-mail from an unknown source and do not click on any links in the body of the e-mail or open any attachments. Instead, delete the e-mail.
• Don’t believe online offers for vaccinations against swine flu because a vaccine does not exist. For more information on swine flu and updates on progress in fighting the outbreak, go to www.nml-lnm.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
• Make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware software is up to date and all operating system security patches have been installed.

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Consumer tips and media releases, from BBB Serving Central and Northern Alberta, can also be found on our Homepage, Blog and News Centre. As well please feel free to subscribe to our RSS feed.

During March 2009, BBB^® Serving Central and Northern Alberta received the following complaints and inquiries about businesses in the following industries: (Ranked from highest to the lowest)

Bookmark this link to see our monthly list of Top 10 Compaints and Inquiries.