The Northern Fescue Subregion is naturally dominated by plains rough fescue, Alberta’s provincial grass. What grass is native to Canada? Some grasses (eg, 3-awn grass, Aristida longiseta) are found in arid regions of British Columbia, others (eg, wild rice, Zizania aquatica) in eastern Canadian lakes. Certain genera (eg, Arctagrostis and Arctophila) are native to the […]
Author: Clint Curtis
When Did French People Come To Alberta?
The first Europeans to visit Alberta were French Canadians during the late 18th century, working as fur traders and voyageurs for the Hudson’s Bay Company, or the North West Company. Why did the French settlers come to Alberta? French also predominated at Fort Edmonton, constructed in 1795 by the Hudson’s Bay Company. A century later, […]
Why Is Vancouver The Most Livable City?
The winning combination of mountains and sea, well-rated healthcare and education systems, and diverse culture make Vancouver a regular high-flyer in rankings of the world’s most liveable cities. What makes Vancouver the most liveable city? Economic and political stability, universal healthcare, diversity in culture and environment, and world-class education and infrastructure are a few reasons […]
Do Seniors Get Free Prescriptions In Alberta?
The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescriptions drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP. What is free for seniors in Alberta? Seniors in Alberta have access to several financial assistance programs, including the following: Alberta Seniors Benefit. Special Needs Assistance for Seniors. Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors. […]
How Do I Get A Therapist In New Brunswick?
There are two options when accessing the mental health system in New Brunswick; the first is through an individual’s family physician. That physician will assess the individual and decide whether to treat alone or provide a referral to a psychiatrist or counselor. The second is self-referral to a mental health centre. How do I get […]
What Is Coverage For Seniors Program In Alberta?
Coverage for Seniors Program The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescription drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP. Effective March 1, 2020, seniors’ family members under 65 years of age are no longer eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program. How much is the Alberta Seniors Benefit? For […]
Is Alberta Canada French?
Many of the first settlers to Alberta were French-Canadian. Brought by fur traders, French was in fact the first European language spoken in Alberta. These French origins are still evident today and, according to the 2016 Census data, more than 418,000 (or 10.5%) of Albertans are of French or French-Canadian heritage. Is Alberta French or […]
What Is Alberta’S National Dish?
Bison. This is Alberta’s indigenous food. A recent New York Times article reported on archeological research from the University of Alberta which dated bison in Alberta for at least 120,000 years. What food was invented in Alberta? Despite people all over the world claiming the dish as their own, Ginger Beef was actually invented right […]
How Much Do Farm Owners Make In Alberta?
Farm families in British Columbia posted the highest average off-farm income nationally in 2019, at $127,122. Alberta farm families were in second place, with $115,254, while Ontario farm families fell slightly behind, with $114,909. How much money can you make from owning a farm? Average net cash farm income (NCFI) for farm businesses* is forecast […]
What Is An Acre Worth In Alberta?
Related table(s) with other frequencies: Geography Farm land and buildings 2018 Manitoba (map) Value per acre 2,117 Saskatchewan (map) Value per acre 1,411 Alberta (map) Value per acre 2,704 British Columbia (map) Value per acre 5,898 How much does land cost in Alberta? There are 158.7 million acres of land in Alberta. Of that, 52 […]