Author: Darrel Pratt

Did The Liberals Win Any Seats In Manitoba?

Premier after election The NDP, led by Wab Kinew, gained six seats and retained their position as the official opposition. The Liberals, led by Dougald Lamont, won the remaining three seats. Which party is leading in Manitoba? The current Premier of Manitoba is Heather Stefanson, who leads the Progressive Conservative Party (PC) with 36 seats. […]

How Much Is A Breast Reduction In Alberta?

Breast reductions in Calgary can cost anywhere between $6000 to $9500. However, thanks to Alberta’s provincial health insurance, there is an exception. If you can prove that having a larger chest is negatively impacting your health or can lead to future health issues, your insurance may cover the procedure. Can a breast reduction be covered […]

Is Dental Care Free In Alberta For Under 18?

Dental services are available for low-income Albertans through government-sponsored supplementary health benefit programs: Alberta Child Health Benefit covers health benefits for children up to 18, or children who are 18 or 19 if they live at home and attend high school. Do Under 18s pay for dental treatment? You do not have to pay for […]

Can You Grow Cherries In Manitoba?

Harvest generally begins the third week of July and lasts about two weeks. That’s when the U-pickers arrive and their orchard becomes a lively and frequently multicultural place. Word of mouth spread quickly among Winnipeg’s ethnic communities that fresh sour cherries are now grown in Manitoba. What fruits can be grown in Manitoba? Production And […]

Can You Own A Hedgehog In Alberta?

Calgary animal lovers can legally own African pygmy hedgehogs, sugar gliders, African soft-furred rats and wolfdogs. Here are some details about those animals you probably didn’t know. Pit vipers, polar bears and baboons don’t make great household pets, at least, not according to the Alberta government. Can you keep a hedgehog as a pet in […]

What Forest Region Is Manitoba?

boreal forest. Manitoba Forests make up about 26.3 million hectares of the province’s 54.8 million hectare land base. The Northern Coniferous or boreal forest is our largest forest zone. Is Manitoba in the boreal forest? But more than three-quarters of Manitoba is actually boreal forest, part of the largest intact forest ecosystem remaining on the […]

How Fast Can Cop Cars Go In Alberta?

This law applies to the lane(s) immediately next to the stopped vehicles. The fine for speeding in these areas is doubled. Maximum 60 km/hour when passing emergency vehicles. What is the max speed of a cop car? The top speed of police cars in America averages around 150 to 155 mph. The typical street-legal car […]