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Security tips & guides for Alberta

Straightforward advice on protecting your home or business in Edmonton and central Alberta — pricing, grants like the ASIP grant, and the gear we actually install.

Loch Security is an independent security installer. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or acting on behalf of the Government of Alberta or the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program. The Government of Alberta is solely responsible for administering ASIP and for all eligibility and funding decisions. For official program information, visit alberta.ca.

Cameras Sep 8, 2026

Best Security Cameras for Alberta Winters (Cold-Rated Gear)

A camera that works great in summer can quit on you at minus 30. Alberta winters are hard on outdoor electronics: deep cold, blowing snow, ice, and long dark evenings all test your gear. If you are buying outdoor cameras here, you need…

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Buying Guide Sep 1, 2026

Wired vs Wireless vs Hybrid Security Systems: Which Is Right for Your Home

When you start shopping for a security system, you will quickly run into a choice: wired, wireless, or hybrid. Each has real strengths, and the right answer depends on your home, not on what a salesperson is pushing. Here is a…

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Home Aug 25, 2026

Acreage & Rural Property Security Around Leduc County

Securing an acreage is a different job than securing a house in town. You have more ground to cover, outbuildings to watch, longer distances, and sometimes patchy internet. As a Leduc-based installer, we work on rural properties across…

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Buying Guide Aug 18, 2026

A Local Alternative to Telus SmartHome Security in Edmonton

Telus SmartHome Security is a familiar option for Albertans, especially if you already have Telus services. It is a solid product, and bundling can be convenient. But it is not the only way to…

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Business Aug 11, 2026

Small Business Security Cameras in Edmonton: What Drives the Cost

If you run a shop, office, warehouse, or restaurant in the Edmonton area, cameras are often the first security upgrade you consider. They deter theft, settle disputes, and give you eyes on the…

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Home Aug 4, 2026

Edmonton Alarm Permit & False Alarm Bylaw Explained

A security alarm is supposed to bring help, not a fine in the mail. In Edmonton, monitored alarms are regulated under the Alarm Systems Bylaw (Bylaw 10922), administered by the Edmonton Police…

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Elder Care Jul 28, 2026

How to Check On an Aging Parent Remotely: Elder Monitoring in Alberta

If you have a parent ageing in their own home, you know the quiet worry. Did they get up okay this morning? Did they fall? Are they eating? You cannot be there every hour, but technology can help…

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Home Jul 21, 2026

Do Security Cameras Lower Home Insurance in Alberta?

It is a fair question, and one we hear often: if I put in cameras and an alarm, will my home insurance go down? The honest answer is sometimes, and it depends on your insurer. Let us walk through…

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Buying Guide Jul 14, 2026

What Happened to Vivint in Canada? Telus Bought Them

If you've gone looking for Vivint in Canada recently and come up empty, you're not imagining it. Vivint sold its Canadian business to Telus in June 2022 and stopped operating in Canada. The…

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Buying Guide Jul 7, 2026

No-Contract Home Security in Edmonton: What You Own vs Rent

Most people do not read the fine print on a security contract until they want to leave. That is when the surprises show up: a multi-year commitment, equipment you never actually owned, and a…

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Grants Jun 30, 2026

Is the ASIP Grant Still Open in 2026? Deadlines & What Changed

We get asked about the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program a lot by churches, synagogues, mosques, and nonprofits around the Edmonton region. Below is a plain-language summary of what the…

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Seasonal · Home Jun 29, 2026

Canada Day Long Weekend: Don't Advertise an Empty House

Heading out for the July 1 long weekend? The biggest mistake is letting the world know your house is empty. Here's how to leave quietly.

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Elder Care Jun 22, 2026

Aging in Place: How Discreet Home Monitoring Keeps Edmonton Seniors Safe (Without Cameras)

Helping a parent stay in their own home doesn't mean putting cameras on them. Here's how privacy-first activity sensors give families peace of mind across Edmonton and Leduc.

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Buying Guide Jun 22, 2026

Own It or Lease It: The Honest Guide to Paying for Home Security in Alberta

Buy your system outright or lease a monitored one — both are valid, and the right answer depends on your cash flow, not a sales script. Here's a straight comparison.

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Pricing Jun 22, 2026

How Much Does a Home Security System Cost in Edmonton? (2026 Guide)

Real numbers, not "call for a quote." Here's what a home security system actually costs in Edmonton and Leduc in 2026 — by component, by bundle, and own-vs-lease.

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Cameras Jun 22, 2026

NDAA-Compliant Security Cameras: What They Are and Why Edmonton Should Care

"NDAA-compliant" cameras avoid the Chinese-made surveillance gear banned by US federal law. Here's what that means for your footage, your privacy, and the cameras Loch installs across Edmonton and Leduc.

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Seasonal · Home Jun 22, 2026

Going on Summer Vacation? A Simple Checklist to Secure Your Home While You're Away

Heading out this summer? A few small steps make your home a much harder target while you're gone. Here's the checklist we give our own customers.

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Pricing Jun 9, 2026

How Much Does a Home Security System Cost in Edmonton? (2026 Prices)

Home security has two costs: equipment and optional monitoring. Here is what drives the price in Edmonton and central Alberta, plus a realistic way to budget.

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Grants Jun 2, 2026

ASIP Grant Guide 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Alberta's Security Infrastructure Program funds up to $65,000 in security upgrades for at-risk communities. Here's who qualifies, what's covered, and how to apply in 2026.

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