Learning Centre

Barn to Bin: Preventing Theft of Agricultural Equipment Across the Prairies

The prairie provinces are a big part of agricultural life in Canada, and they’ve got a rich and colourful history, too! From millions of acres of rolling farmland to cozy barns, the heart of the prairies is in our farmers. Despite the beauty and peace of the farmland, sadly, agricultural machinery getting stolen is a growing concern. Not only do stolen equipment and tools from the farm create a huge financial burden for our farmers, but they can also disrupt rural life. At Sandbox Mutual Insurance, we

How-To Protect Your Home Against Fire Hazards and Forest Fires This Summer

According to Statistics Canada, there were 10,819 residential fire incidents across Canada in 2021. These residential fires can be the spark to the wildfires that destroy ecosystems, communities, and much more. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, or even if you don’t, here are some delightfully simple ways you can protect your home against fire hazards and forest fires.

The Murphys Go Camping, What Could Go Wrong?

The Murphys are heading on a family camping trip! What could possibly go wrong? Ahh, well, when you’re the Murphys, anything that can go wrong…

The Murphys’ Homeownership Woes

When you’re the Murphys, things… tend to go wrong. A lot. You might even say that for this poor family, whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Kinda liiike, Murphy’s Law! Good thing they have all kinds of property insurance from Sandbox Mutual Insurance.

Communities at Play: Announcing the 2024 Recipients

Sandbox’s Communities at Play program provides deserving communities throughout the prairies with $25,000 each toward their playground project. The initiative began last year in 2023, where we awarded four communities with funds to upgrade their playgrounds.

Preparing for Risky Business

Managing risk is an essential part of every business, large or small, states the Insurance Bureau of Canada: “Theft, fire, vandalism, riots: A host of perils could come your way and you need to be ready for them. You can help control the cost of your insurance premiums and improve your business operations by adopting risk management strategies.”

Many small business owners do not see the benefit of practicing risk management, says Tony Lackey, principal, TL Risk Solutions and lead instructor for the risk management courses at Carleton University.

Rental-Friendly Decorating Tips: A Tenant's Guide

Face it, we’ve all been there when that command strip promises us that it won’t peel the paint off the wall… and then it does. Tenants—we get how frustrating it can be to try and make a space your own while trying not to cause any damage in the meantime. We’re here to give you some rental-friendly decorating tips that maybe you know and some that you don’t. Here’s our tenant’s guide to rental-friendly decorating:

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Requirement Over Recommendation: Our Tips for Driving ATVs

First-time ATV driver? Experienced adrenaline junkie? Side-by-side passenger princess? No matter your skill level and how familiar you are with the terrain, accidents happen. We’re here to help you with the ATV Driving Safety Tips that they don’t teach you in school, so put your closed-toe shoes on, top up the tank, and let’s get ready to rumble.

WHAT’S AN ATV?

How-To: Set up Camp with your RV, Camper, or Trailer

You’ve anticipated this moment for weeks. You’ve packed up half of your home into totes and boxes and filled your RV to the brim. It’s camping season, baby, and you’ve never been so ready for it. But let’s talk about the part that comes soon after you arrive at your destination… the time to set up camp. Chopping wood, unfolding those chairs, picking the right angles, and quite possibly the most treacherous part—backing up the trailer. We’ll go through some of the things you need to do before you go and after you arrive at your destination.

Cabin and Cottage Safety Essentials: Preparing for Emergencies in Remote Locations

Cabin, cottage, lake house—no matter what you call your home away from home, it’s surely your own version of paradise. The truth of the matter is, most of the time, your haven is remote, not as easily accessible as your full-time home, or there might even be fewer people around. If this is the case, then your cottage may come with its own set of risks and potential losses than your other home does. So, if you’re one of those people who believe life’s better in the woods, then this guide is for you.