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As a Canadian owned moving company, Highland Moving & Storage and its employees are proud to support and participate in many local community events and fundraisers.
Our team’s community involvement helps nurture the relationships with organizations within the cities we work and live.
Mar 17

The Highland Moving Farewell Bear: A Timeless Comfort for Generations
For over 80 years, Highland Moving & Storage has been a trusted name in Alberta and across Canada, helping families and bus ...
Feb 24

Making the Transition Easier on Your Pet After Moving
How can you help transition your pet to your new home?
Even though you may be preoccupied with all the tasks with your move, don’t forget the ...
Aug 07

Welcome to Alberta: A Guide for Newcomers
Welcome to Alberta! Whether you’re moving here for work, study, or a fresh start, Alberta offers a vibrant mix of natural beauty, economic opportuniti ...
Oct 04

Managing Risk
The most important information to consider when moving is managing your risk.
The most important information to consider when moving is managing your risk. Your professionals here at H ...
Jun 25

Moving Safely During Covid-19
We are all doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As an essential business deemed by the Government of Canada, our team at Highland has been working hard to keep ...
Jun 24

Relocating? Top Tips On Choosing A New School
October 25th, 2017 4:39 pm by AdminThe following post is from the Relocate Global Website :Relocating with school-age children is one of the bigg ...
Jun 23

Post Move Checklist
May 17, 2017 5:52 pm by Zach Williams
Post Move Checklist
All of your belongings have been delivered and your move is finally complete! Or is it? Although you may have ...
Jun 22

How to Tip Movers
January 19th, 2011 11:21 pm by admin
Here is another article on a topic that is rarely discussed on moving websites.
Moving companies are in the service industry and tipping is a s ...
Jun 22

Liability of Movers and Consumers
June 23rd, 2016 8:02 pm by Zach WilliamsThe Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) just released an article explaining insurance and the liability of movers and con ...
Jun 01

Friendly Dog Parks In Calgary
Last week, we had the opportunity to feature some of Edmonton’s top dog friendly parks. This week we are heading south to feature some of Calgary’s most popular a ...
May 09

Calgary Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss Celebrates 25th Year
Sunday, December 1, 2019 – Calgary, AlbertaThe Calgary Hitmen battled the Red Deer Rebels at the Saddledome on Sunday. The Teddy Bear Toss als ...
May 07

Highland Moving Delivers Supplies To Neurosurgery Kids Fund Camp Everest
The Neurosurgery Kids Fund (NKF) is made up of various professionals who are dedicated to serving babies, children, and ado ...
May 05

How To Move An Aquarium?
Moving an aquarium poses not only a large risk to the aquarium but more importantly to your fish. It can be a focus point of a move and will require special attention and ...
May 05

The Story Begins of Moving A House
The following post about moving a house is from The Organized Housewife written by Katrina – The Organized Housewife February 23, 2016. As you know we have re ...
May 05

How To Move A Grandfather Clock?
Moving a grandfather clock requires careful and correct dismantling and packing. Due to the delicate nature of this procedure (and the number of parts involved), i ...
May 05

Choosing An Energy Supplier In Alberta
Moving is a challenging, stressful, and generally a difficult thing to do. There are so many storage and transportation tasks you have to worry about before, ...
May 05

83 years of service moving families to and from any location, worldwide.
What To Expect From Highland Moving
Highland Moving foster's a sense of ownership and family within our moving company ...
May 05

Heated Storage For Fall Cleaning
Are you sorting through household items and running out of space in your home? Highland's heated storage might be the solution.September 21 marks the official last ...
May 05

Dog Friendly Parks in Edmonton
When searching for a new home, are you looking at the dog friendly parks in Edmonton? Dog owners typically have their own set list of criteria they are looking for. ...
Apr 27

How To Move A Hot Tub?
With our chilly Alberta winters, it is no surprise that people become attached to their hot tubs. That is why when it is time to move, many people decide moving a hot tub is ...
Apr 09

Safety Tips For Moving In The Winter
You can’t choose the weather on your moving day. You can choose the Highland Moving & Storage team to show up and help when you're moving in the winter.P ...
Apr 01

Does the forecast predict rain on your moving day?
Moving in the rain? No need to worry. At Highland Moving, our professional movers are always equipped and prepared to protect your household good ...
Mar 02

Office Moving In Alberta
For over 30 years, Highland’s office moving team offers our clients an environmental option for packing files and desk contents. The rental of recycled, reusable plastic off ...
Feb 18

Why Choose Highland Moving?
Consider The AdvantagesProviding families with the best relocation experts and services available, Highland makes relocation a breeze and minimizes lost executive time. ...
Dec 23

UVL Quality Awards – Service Fleet
March 15th, 2017 4:31 pm by Zach Williams
United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd. recently released their 2016 Quality Award Winners for their Service Fleet & Master F ...
Nov 24

2018 Grey Cup Parade – Bring The Heat
Highland Moving & Storage Ltd. participated in the Grey Cup Festival Parade downtown Edmonton. There was so much action on the city streets before shifting ...
Jul 17

How to Move Glass and Marble
Glass and marble table tops are very common pieces of furniture. They are also a couple of the most fragile items you will encounter during a move. We have seen our fa ...
Jun 06

How Full Service Movers Make Your Move Easier
Moving is a difficult, stressful and time consuming task. Shopping for a moving option is just one of the factors that adds to this. These days, there is ...
Apr 11

Hiring Cheap Movers Could End Up Costing You More
Moving is stressful. A big part of that stress is having to select a moving company. It is a big decision choosing the right company that you feel ...
Mar 22

United Van Lines Goes Platinum, Again!
March 22nd, 2017 3:20 pm by Zach Williams
United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd. is proud to requalify as a Platinum Best Managed award winner for the second ...
Mar 08

Moving Into An Apartment Building
Apartment style living has become very popular and convenient for many different demographics of people these days. Whether you are a millennial that only requi ...
Jan 31

Moving A Business
Moving A Business: How To Avoid Disruption And Down Time
Relocating your business can be very exciting for your company and your employees. It can also be a very daunting task that c ...
Mar 23

DIY Organizing Tips
March 23rd, 2016 7:40 pm by Zach Williams
Getting Organized Before Your Move
At Highland Moving & Storage, we understand that organizing your home can be a major o ...
Oct 08

Welcome to the Neighborhood Neighbor
An important part of moving into a new neighborhood is getting familiar with your new neighbors. We have all heard our fair share of stories about the really g ...
Aug 07

Moving Countdown Calendar
In life, few events match the stress of moving from one location to another. In this time of busy new beginnings and important adjustments we at Highland Moving appreciate th ...
Feb 28

Moving From BC To Alberta
Moving from BC to Alberta?See how housing prices compare. This summery is provided by Global New:Here’s how home prices compare to incomes across CanadaContact Us to R ...
Nov 13

Moving During the Holidays
November 13th, 2012 5:52 pm by Zach Williams
T'is the Season
Moving during the holiday season can seem overwhelming. However, there are some things you can do to make ...
Aug 20

Getting Acclimated to the Heat
Getting acclimated to your new environment can be a challenge. If you are used to cooler temperatures and move to a hotter climate, it will take some time to adjust. The ...
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