Holidays | Medicine Hat Storage

Porch Pirates, Are They Real?

November 24, 2021/in Recent Posts /by sue

Keep Your Packages Safe
Pirates have always been something that appears in story books. But lately piracy has become
very real for a lot of online holiday shoppers. The name Porch Pirates sounds cute and maybe
you’re thinking of all the kiddies showing up on your doorstep at Halloween, but these are not
your neighbor’s children in costume. Porch Pirates steal packages from door steps and porches.
Sometimes these thieves will even follow a delivery vehicle and scoop the package right after
it’s been dropped on the doorstep.

As of Sept of this year, nearly one quarter of online shoppers have felt the sting of porch piracy.
The average value a stolen package is about $113.

Some shoppers that have fallen victim to Porch Piracy before have taken it upon themselves to
fight back. People are putting out boxes full of glitter, dog poo or the cat litter to “be taken.”
While we admire people’s creativity why even give thieves a chance?

Between 2010 to 2017, there was a 581% rise in reports of packages stolen off doorsteps. With
porch piracy on the rise, we’d like to offer a solution for keeping your packages safe.
Our office is insured to receive your online orders and we offer this service free of charge to
everyone on our community. It’s our way of helping you have a happy holiday season. You can check out our Facebook page for other ideas and community happenings: https://www.facebook.com/MedicineHatStorage/

How Do You Use This Free Service?

Step 1
When you are online shopping use our office address as the shipping address for your package:
Medicine Hat Storage: 3183 Gershaw Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3N1

Step 2
Call our office and let us know your name, your phone number and when the package is
expected.
Medicine Hat: 403-529-2646

Step 3
When the package arrives, our office will text you a pic of the package, text back a day and
time when you can pick it up.
Need to keep the package away from prying eyes? No problem, we can hold the package until
you need it. Just let us know how long you need us to hold it. (Please keep in mind our holiday hours)

If you could use other hacks and ideas for Christmas, head over to our other Christmas blog: https://bit.ly/3CPasRe

Camping During Covid-19

May 14, 2020/in Uncategorized /by sue

Now that the weather is finally nice most of us have the itch to get our campers out, spruced up, and on the road to our favorite camping spot so we can enjoy our summer. Well this season it is looking very different thanks to Covid-19.

Provincial campsites will all remain closed until after a government assessment on June 21, 2020. However, the private camp grounds are under county discretion as long as they comply with rules set out by Alberta Health Services. Here’s what to prepare for this Covid camping season:

Only Motor Homes and hard sided travel trailers that are completely self contained with an internal water supply, holding tanks and personal washroom will be allowed.
All public washrooms and shower facilities will be closed.
Campers will need to bring their own water as there will be no access on site.
Campground capacity will be limited for purposes of social distancing
There must be a minimum space of 30ft between camp sites
No group camping and no co-mingling of campers.
Campers must disinfect tables upon arrival and departure.
No garbage collection. Campers will need to take their garbage with them when they leave.

We have found some campgrounds around central and southern Alberta that are following these guidelines and hoping to open to campers June 1.

Close Drayton Valley we have Elevated Experience Camping 780-542-5821 and Kay-son RV Park 780-514-5969.
Around Edmonton we have Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre 1-877-785-7275.
By Rocky Mountain House is Outwest Camping 403-844-3083.
In Blackfalds Watipi Campground 780-852-6176.
By Okotoks we have Riverbend Campground 403-938-2017.
Also, the Hoodoo RV Resort in Drumheller, 403-823-2790. This site is also taking snowbirds and essential workers only until June 1^st.
In Nanton. the Lions Campground, 403-336-9999 will be open.

Let’s not let this discourage us from enjoying one of our all-time favorite summertime traditions, as with like the rest of our lives this is our new normal until we can get this virus under control. Happy camping!

https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/covid-19-relaunch-guidance-private-and-municipal-campgrounds.pdf

~ Candice Sinclair

Wrapping, Joyful Or Not

November 29, 2019/in Uncategorized /by sue

With Christmas so close, the wrapping paper starts coming out. Who does the work making these boxes with ribbons and bows look so beautiful? We asked our management team who gets wrapping detail at their home. Read more

Deck the Halls

December 20, 2017/in Uncategorized /by sue

Christmas can be a stressful time. You’re cooking, decorating, wrapping and so much more. And in the end, there’s an ingredient missing, one tree light is burnt out, and there’s tape in your hair. Here’s a few stories from our staff about their funny Christmas experiences. Read more

Top 5 Day Trips Around Medicine Hat

May 31, 2016/in Uncategorized /by sue

Want to take time away but you’re under a time constraint? Here are a few places you can go for the day or longer that are nice for vacations or a day trip and won’t interfere with that dreadful time limit. Read more

10 Things Before You Leave For Vacation

February 1, 2016/in Uncategorized /by sue

When you’re in a rush to leave the house on a trip don’t forget to take care of your home before you go away. With our economy being low it’s a good idea to make it look like someone is home to deter break-ins. In a troubled economy, crime rises and break-ins become more frequent. To keep your home safe and trouble-free, here are ten things our staff do before they head out on their trips.

Holiday Storage Hacks

December 31, 2015/in Uncategorized /by sue

It’s that time of year again when we are faced with the task of taking down the Christmas decorations. If you dealt with a tangle of lights and tinsel garland when you put up the Christmas tree read on and save yourself from this holiday headache next year.

Retail stores offer all kinds of Christmas storage devices that work wonderfully, but these also come with a hefty price. At the Storage Group we have dedicated some of our blogs to repurposing other items to get the same effect without the expense. Here are some of my decoration storage hacks.

Our Little Elf on a Shelf

December 1, 2015/in Uncategorized /by sue

We are thrilled to begin a new adventure this year! You can see what our elf, Bernie, is up to by following us on Twitter (@medhatstorage) or liking us on Facebook (Medicine Hat Storage). Sue Sage, manager of our sister company Lacombe Storage Center, embarked on a journey with her ‘Elf on a Shelf’ last December. Here’s her story:

This past December I wanted to find a way to incorporate a fun aspect of reaching people with Lacombe Storage Center’s Facebook page. I have learned that not all social media posts from a business need to be about business. People enjoy pictures, humorous posts and community updates. in their news feeds too! Elf on the shelf was the idea I kept coming back to. To me, Elf brings to mind, the young hearted side of the holidays. Elf is smiling and always catches my eye. In order to start this, I had to get our Social Media Coordinator to back me up as she would be the one posting this for us on a daily basis.

Top 10 Camping Must Haves

May 3, 2014/in Uncategorized /by sue

Ever get that feeling when you leave on a holiday that you’ve forgotten something at home? Besides the basics (tent, sleeping bags, pillows etc.) follow our staff’s top 10 list for things to bring with you camping so you don’t forget those little things again! camping_fullsize_story1

Bug Spray, Sunscreen and After Bite
- Be prepared for the outdoors and bugs! Having a sunburn or bug bites can make a camping trip very uncomfortable.
First Aid Kit
- Make sure you keep a First Aid kit with you in case of any accidents or injuries.
Flashlights
- Have an extra set of batteries with you or use a solar powered flash light.
Cell Phone and Charger
- Most of us always have our cell phones but don’t forget the charger; you don’t want to remember in a time of emergency.
Lawn Chairs
- Enjoy the fire from a chair not the ground 🙂
Axe and Matches/Lighter
- You might need the axe to chop wood and the matches to light your fire, don’t forget to put your matches in a water proof container so they don’t get wet if it rains.
Spare Water and Food
- Don’t forget to pack in case of an emergency and you’re stranded. A little extra food and water can go a long way.
Toiletries and Antibacterial Wipes
- Remember your bathroom items you might need them.
- Bring Antibacterial Wipes they are more convenient for soap and water when around the fire for your sticky marshmallows or around other messes.
Garbage Bags
- Go green don’t forget to pick up your garbage. Use a different bag for cans/bottles to recycle later.
Camera
- Don’t forget while you’re enjoying your trip to take photos to remember the great time later.

For a more extensive packing list visit: Camping Essentials List We hope you enjoy your vacation this summer!

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