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Streetside Dev. ½ HZ PBS #3511147 *Profile* >> Life safety and lifestyle meet when you invite monitoring technology into your home. Safety means much more than basic home alarms. Debbie LeBlanc, vice-president and general manager for AAA Alarms, explains that a reliable ser- vice can keep you aware of many home situations. "Our local monitoring station is there when you can't be," she says. AAA Alarms' systems can monitor for the basics — including fire, burglary, high water, temperature and carbon monoxide — and other concerns such as sump pumps, glass and water. "Residential video surveillance is also a great op- tion to keep an eye on who and what is in your home," she says. And with night vision, weather proofing and tough construction, the units are reliable around the clock. Medical response services can also keep family members close to help, with emergency push- button pendants and remote call answering from anywhere in the house. Once a home and its family are secure, LeBlanc says AAA Alarms clients have been excited about the lifestyle technology where control is at their fingertips. "Take Control Home Automation works with an app to keep you connected," she says. "It works with your security system, so you can remotely control your home." It can control the security system itself and pro- vide email alerts with photos and video for a cus- tomized list of activities in the home. In the near future, lighting and lock control will also be an option. LeBlanc says there are other benefits that come with monitored security systems, such as house insurance discounts up to 15%. With AAA Alarms, an MTS-owned company, bundling discounts are also available. As with all services, it's wise to research and select a reputable company. AAA Alarms is the 2014- 2015 winner in the Consumers Choice Awards' Alarm System category, chosen by responses from thousands of consumers and businesses. AAA ALARMS taking Home SeCurity to new levelS By carolyn Kosheluk for aaa alarms – Photo by Darcy finley … P r o F i l e << aaa alarms vice-president and general manager Debbie leBlanc. Sam AwArds Artista Homes won the award for a custom single-detached home between 2,500 and 4,000 square feet when the Canadian Home Builders' Association's National SAM Awards were presented in Whistler, B.C., in April. The annual SAM Awards recognize outstanding achievement by builders, renovators and developers. Manitoba's Harwood Design Builders Ltd., Maric Homes and Sakiyama Construction were among the nominees. 649 Archibald Street Ph. 204-942-4509 or 204-237-4509 www.classicfireplaces.ca Buy Local Canadian Quality Fireplaces & BBQ Products Here Bring the BIG View INDOORS Introducing the New Bentley Gas Fireplace with The Big View. IF NO ONE IS LISTENING, WHO'S GOING TO HEAR? You need a monitored alarm from AAA. A city alarm permit is required. Your home may be alarmed… then again, it may not be. And if you do have a house alarm but it's not monitored, why have one at all? With AAA monitoring, someone is always listening. Sign up with Manitoba's leading security company today. We're there when you can't be. 204.949.0078 AAAalarms.ca Parade of Homes Fall 2014 141

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