Learning Centre

Communities at Play and a Guide to Playground Safety

After a considerate selection process, our Communities at Play initiative is underway to support and fund four playground projects, making them more safe and educational for children. Congratulations to all the winners and recipients:

— Douglasdale School in Alberta

— Oakbank Elementary School in Manitoba

— Naicam School in Saskatchewan

— Melville Miller Elementary School in Saskatchewan

Murphy's Roof Repair Gone Wrong

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going wrong? For the Murphys, this is a common occurrence. They firmly believe that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong—especially for them. Let us tell you more, based on a true story from a real Sandbox policyholder.

Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety

Enjoying the warmth and calm of sitting around the fireplace with loved ones? Cozy! A house fire caused by improper use of your fireplace? Not so cozy.

The National Fire Protection Association states that while fires involving fireplaces or chimneys were involved in fewer than 7% of fires caused by heating equipment, they caused more than one fifth of overall property damage at 22%.

We’ve got you covered with tips to enjoy your fireplace or wood stove safely.

Protecting Your Home From Ice Dams

Ice dams are something that all homeowners living in snow-prone climates should know about. Ice dams are ice buildups that trap water from running off of your roof. This can potentially cause the water to seep through the roof and damage your home.

7 Candle Safety Tips

Candles are used for a variety of purposes, like religious ceremonies, a source of light when the power goes out, or simply as home décor. Because they are so commonly used, we often don’t give a second thought to the safety risks associated with candles.

4 Space Heater Safety Tips

As the weather cool downs, many people use space heaters to stay warm during the winter. Space heaters are popular for a reason: they’re a convenient, portable, and cost effective way to heat areas of your home. However, using a space heater increases the risk of a house fire, especially when safety precautions are not taken.

Sandbox Gives Back to Organizations Supporting New Immigrants

Right on time for the Holiday Season and start of the cold-weather season, Sandbox is proud to support six organizations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that provide support services for new immigrants to Canada with a donation of $2,000 each.

Alberta

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association

Centre for Newcomers

Saskatchewan

New! Restaurant Insurance Package Policy

On December 1, 2022, Sandbox Mutual Insurance launched a Restaurant Package Policy, available to purchase from a Sandbox Insurance Broker. 

Sandbox Broker Donation Fund

There is a new face in the insurance Sandbox!