Canadian pipeline giant TC Energy Corp. is set to start construction on a $146-million solar farm in southern Alberta that could eventually generate enough energy to power 20,000 homes annually. Who owns a solar farm? Topaz Solar Farm is a 550 megawatt (MWAC) photovoltaic power station in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Construction […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
Are There Elk In Alberta?
Alberta has a growing population of elk that numbers in the neighborhood of 26,000 animals. They are found predominately along the eastern shadow of the Rocky Mountains in the high basins and foothills, although, in recent years, they have been expanding their range into the boreal forest and parkland regions. Can you hunt elk in […]
How Do You Grow Rosemary In Alberta?
Rosemary is not hardy in Calgary. Plant it in a 30-cm pot in spring and bring indoors before the first fall frost. It can be tricky to overwinter indoors, but in a sunny window or under grow lights it often will survive (if it is not overwatered). Will rosemary survive winter in Alberta? Garden rosemary […]
What Are The Non Renewable Resources In Alberta?
NRR helps pay for programs and services, such as health, education and infrastructure for all Albertans. The three largest components of NRR are bitumen, conventional oil, and natural gas and by-products. What are 5 non renewable resources? In the United States and many other countries, most energy sources for doing work are nonrenewable energy sources: […]
What Type Of Sage Grows In Alberta?
Silver Sagebrush is the most common sagebrush in Alberta. What sage is native to Alberta? Big Sagebrush, Alberta’s largest and most aromatic sage, is most easily identified by it’s 3 toothed leaves. In this area plants hardly reach a height higher than 3 feet but under ideal conditions the plant has been known to reach […]
Can You Grow A Fig Tree In Alberta?
Figs are nutritious, tasty and can be used in a variety of dishes and recipes. What’s more, fig trees are fairly easy to grow, even in Edmonton. Can fig trees survive winter? Although some planting tricks (such as planting your fig against a south-facing wall) can help figs survive most winters without extra care, wrapping […]
Are There Any Hardwood Trees In Alberta?
Trembling aspen, commonly called white poplar, is the most widely distributed wood species in North America and is a commercially important hardwood species that grows throughout Alberta. Does Alberta have oak trees? Bur Oak. This one is almost a native. Currently found in creek valleys in southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and a bit in SE Alberta. […]
Is High River Alberta A Nice Place To Live?
High River is the only municipality in Western Canada to be named on the Top 10 list of best places to live in Canada. It will be no surprise to residents that our quality of life, year ’round events, natural beauty and unique shops make High River both a great destination for a visit, and […]
Do Spruce Trees Grow In Alberta?
The dwarf Alberta spruce is an evergreen conifer with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape that rarely exceeds 13 feet. How to Grow and Care for the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Common Names Dwarf Alberta spruce, dwarf white spruce Botanical Name Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 10 to 13 ft. tall, […]
Why Do Alberta Spruce Trees Turn Brown?
A dwarf Alberta spruce that’s turning brown at the top is telling you there’s a problem with the trunk or the roots. Check to see if weed whackers have sliced the trunk, or animals have chewed the bark. If most of the bark is gone from the base of the trunk, the tree will have […]