Author: Clint Curtis

Is British Columbia In French Canada?

British Columbia (BC; French: Colombie-Britannique) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. British Columbia • Rank 5th 9.5% of Canada Population (2021) • Total 5,000,879 Is British Columbia French Canadian? French is the seventh most commonly reported ethnic group in British Columbia after English, Canadian, Scottish, Irish, […]

How Did French Get To British Columbia?

Early years. The francophone presence can be traced back to the late 18th century, when they first arrived in New Caledonia, as the region was known before becoming British Columbia, with Alexander Mackenzie’s fur trading and exploration voyage to the Pacific coast in 1793. When did francophones come to British Columbia? 1793British Columbia has over […]

Can You Fly In To Lethbridge From Edmonton?

WestJet, Air Canada and Sunwing Airlines fly from Edmonton to Lethbridge every 4 hours. Can you fly from Lethbridge to Great Falls? There are nonstop flights to Great Falls Intl., too. Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can […]

Why Is The Edmonton Oilers Mascot A Lynx?

“Hunter is passionate, energetic, approachable and loves the Oilers, just like our fans and we’re excited for everyone to meet our newest team member.” Working with the Edmonton Valley Zoo, the Canadian Lynx was identified through research and was ultimately chosen due to its heritage in Oil Country. Why is a lynx The Oilers mascot? […]

Does Edmonton Airport Have Customs?

When you arrive at Edmonton International Airport, you must clear Canada Customs before entering Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is responsible for providing integrated border services, including customs, immigration and luggage inspection. Do you go through US Customs in Edmonton? Clear US Customs before you fly Before departing to a US destination, you […]

Is School Free In Edmonton?

There are no tuition fees charged for elementary, junior high and senior high schools for children of international students in the two government-supported school systems in Edmonton: Public and the Catholic (Separate) school systems. Are public schools in Alberta Free? Public schools in Alberta Students who live in Alberta can attend public schools free of […]