Congratulations! You have successfully bought (or sold) a house...now what? Setting up, or disconnecting your utility services is something you will want to take care of shortly after you have removed all conditions on your purchase and the sale is considered 'firm or sold'. Getting utilities set-up, or disconnected, can take some providers a couple of weeks, so we strongly recommend you arrange for services well in advance. 

Typically the services you will need to arrange will be:

Water, Sewer, Garbage - These services are usually handled by the City or Town Office where you have purchased. Contact the appropriate location (links below) and let them know you are purchasing, or selling, and would like services started, or ended, on your possession date. (Depending on where you are purchasing , gas and electricity may also be provided by the town office)

Gas, Electricity - The 3 most common providers in Southern Alberta are Enmax, Direct Energy, and ATCO. Determine which provider you would like to use and request for services to be started, or ended, on your possession date. 

Internet, Cable - The 2 most common providers in Southern Alberta are Shaw, and Telus. They offer many different plans so find the one that works best for you.

Mail- You will also want to remember to arrange for your mail to be re-routed to your new location. Simply go to Canada Post's website and fill out the necessary documents to make these arrangements.

The providers available is always growing so please be sure to do your own research to make sure you are completely satisfied with the services you choose to use. Here is a link to Utilities Consumer Advocates if you have questions or want to research additional providers...Utility Consumer Advocates>