Author: Clint Curtis

Alberta Health Act – Open Government. Is Alberta Health Services part of the government? Overview. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is the provincial health agency tasked with delivering health services to Albertans. Alberta Health is the government department that sets policy, legislation and standards for the health system in Alberta. Who is responsible for setting policy […]

When it comes to fast growing trees; two species are the undisputed kings; Willow, and Poplar. What tree has the fastest growth rate? 1. Thuja Green Giant. The Thuja Green Giant is an evergreen tree that can grow in Zones 5 to 9 at a rate of 3 to 5 feet per year. After three […]

Found throughout Alberta, but not common in the southeast. Do wild strawberries grow in Canada? Three species of strawberries (genus Fragaria, family Rosaceae) are native to Canada, growing in woodlands, meadows, clearings and coastlines. Where do wild strawberries grow? Wild strawberries pop up on well-drained, loamy soil with afternoon shade. They grow along roadsides, on […]

There are quite a few sweet plums that will grow here, in Alberta. Pembina has done well for us in our orchards. The trees produce freestone plums that grow up to 2 inches thick. The trees begin blooming in early spring, with fruit ripening throughout the summer until it is finally ready in early fall. […]

Western Water Hemlock Water hemlock is the most poisonous plant in North America. It is toxic to all livestock and to humans. One root can kill a cow. What is the most poisonous plant in Canada? calls giant hogweed one of the country’s most dangerous plants. When combined with sunlight, sap from the plants can […]

urban. Approximately 81% of the population live in urban areas and only about 19% live in rural areas. The Calgary–Edmonton Corridor is the most urbanized area in Alberta and is one of Canada’s four most urban regions. Census subdivisions. Name Red Deer Municipal status City 2011 90,564 2006 82,772 2001 67,707 Is Alberta rural or […]

In Alberta, sources of stone include 1600 – 2500 million year old granite of the Canadian Shield (not produced commercially), 56 – 245 million year old sandstone, 227 – 252 million year old siltstone, and 331 to 372 million year old limestone. What rocks are commonly found in Alberta? Commodities mined in Alberta include: oil […]

Basalt is a type of igneous rock meaning that this type of rock is formed of cooled lava or magma. Igneous rocks are rare in Alberta and are only really found near Waterton National Park or in the far northeast of the province. Where is basalt found in Canada? Where is it found? In Manitoba, […]

“It is illegal to remove, deface, injure or destroy plants, fossils and rocks.” Can you collect rocks in Alberta? Prospecting and geophysical surveys. Prospecting for Crown minerals using hand tools is permitted throughout Alberta without a licence, permit or regulatory approval, as long as there is no surface disturbance. Can I take rocks from a […]

natural gas. About 89% of electricity in Alberta is produced from fossil fuels– approximately 36% from coal and 54% from natural gas. The remaining 10% is produced from renewables, such as wind, hydro, and biomass. What percentage of Alberta’s electricity comes from solar? Table 1. Electricity Capacity (2010 – 2023) and Generation (2010 and 2018) […]