Following Tuesday’s hail storm, the Town of Claresholm is reminding residents to be cautious about who they hire for repair work. Door-to-door contractors should provide proof of a business license to operate in Claresholm. Residents are encouraged to research anyone they’re planning to hire. The town also says homeowneers should contact their insurance company for guidance on appraisals and repairs. The insurance Bureau of Canada said it will take at least a month to estimate the total cost of damage from the storm. Golf ball-sized hail On Tuesday afternoon, an intense storm system brought high winds, heavy rain and loonie- to golf ball-sized hail down on the town of Claresholm, a community about an hour and a half south of Calgary. Later in the evening, other storms brought more hail to other Alberta towns, such as Didsbury, north of Calgary, where hail fell like snow and caused slowdowns on the QEII highway. No injuries were reported because of the severe weather. With files from CTV News’ Michael Franklin and Tyson Fedor
