Author: Muriel Schmidt

How Many Hoodoos Are In Alberta?

10 Hoodoos. The Hoodoos are a group of stone columns with caprocks situated on approximately 11 hectares of land between Drumheller and East Coulee. Ranging in height from roughly one to three meters, the group of approximately 10 Hoodoos feature white sandstone caprocks overlying dark brown marine shale bodies. Why are hoodoos special to Alberta? […]

What Is Alberta’S Earliest Fossil?

Suncor nodosaur. A: The oldest dinosaur found in Alberta is the Suncor nodosaur. It is estimated to be over 110 million years old. What fossils were found in Alberta? A hadrosaur fossil found in Alberta’s badlands was so well preserved its skin was still intact. Bone hunters from around the world regularly travel to Dinosaur […]

What Is Unique About The Boreal Forest Alberta?

This Natural Region represents a unique ensemble of forests interwoven by low-lying wetlands and watercourses that provides important habitat for many wildlife species, and bear some of the most productive aquatic communities within the province. What makes boreal forest unique? Boreal forests are still full of life that’s adapted to withstand frigid temperatures year-round, such […]

Can International Students Drive In Alberta?

If your licence is not in English, it is strongly recommended that you carry an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your home jurisdiction. You must carry both the IDP and your valid licence from your home jurisdiction when driving in Alberta. Can international students get a driver license in Canada? Students Studying in Canada Driving […]

Does A Handyman Need A License In Alberta?

Contractor businesses that do require a licence: Builders. General contractors. Handyman services. What can a handyman do in Alberta? While a professional handyman can’t install or do major repairs on a home’s electrical, plumbing or HVAC system, they can do minor repairs on them. Things like changing a light fixture, shower cartridge, faucet or repair […]

What Mines Are In Alberta?

At present there are no underground mines active in Alberta. There are 4 major quarries in the province. Alberta has hundreds of sand and gravel pits of various sizes. Other minerals produced or potentially available in Alberta include: metallic minerals. diamonds. ammonite. other precious stones. industrial minerals. stone. What is mined in Alberta? Commodities mined […]