Average area per farm was 1,168 acres in 2011, up from 1,055 acres five years earlier. Of the total farm area in Alberta in 2011, 47.7% was cropland, an increase from the 45.6% reported in 2006. Farm area. Composition of cropland Percent of cropland Note ** 2011 2006 Others Note * 0.1 0.1 What is […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
What Schools Are In New Brunswick?
Did you know? University of New Brunswick. Université de Moncton. Mount Allison University. St. Thomas University. How many schools are there in New Brunswick? We strive to provide every student the opportunity to graduate and pursue the career or higher educational experience of their choice. New Brunswick Public Schools has nearly 2,000 certified teachers and […]
Is There Surface Gold In Manitoba?
The gold resources of Manitoba occur exclusively in Precambrian bedrock, and no alluvial gold deposits are known to exist. How do you know if your land has gold on it? Lighter Colored Rocks: If you notice out-of-place colors in a group of rock formations, it can be a gold indicator. Acidic mineral solutions in gold […]
Why Do People Go To Manitoba?
Here are ten reasons to visit Manitoba. 10/10 Explore The Polar Bears World. 9/10 The Northern Lights. 8/10 Experience The Forks In Winnipeg. 7/10 Steep Rock, Manitoba. 6/10 Enjoy Festivals. 5/10 Museum Of Human Rights Canada. 4/10 Northern Lake Life And Beach. 3/10 The Great Ice Show. What is so special about Manitoba? Manitoba is […]
How Much Electricity Does Alberta Use?
Electricity. In 2019, annual electricity consumption per capita in Alberta was 17.5 megawatt-hours (MWh). Alberta ranked fifth in Canada for per capita electricity consumption and consumed 17% more than the national average. Alberta’s largest consuming sector for electricity in 2019 was industrial at 48.2 TWh. Which province uses the most electricity in Canada? province of […]
Does The Federal Carbon Tax Affect Alberta?
Before the federal carbon tax, the province had the Alberta Carbon Levy, which was repealed through Bill 1, an act to cancel the provincial carbon tax on June 4, 2019. From January 1st, 2020, onwards, Alberta is going to be under the Federal Carbon Tax, which follows the same premise. Does Alberta pay federal carbon […]
Did New Brunswick Get Hit With Hurricane?
While New Brunswick was spared the direct hit our neighbours in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador faced, there remains damage particularly to some infrastructure and private properties. Was New Brunswick hit by Hurricane Fiona? Boardwalks at Parlee Beach in Pointe-du-Chêne, N.B., were destroyed and the sand dunes were swept away during […]
Who Are The Important Persons From New Brunswick?
By city or town People from Miramichi Name Famous for Birth John Ralston actor 1964 Max Aitken politics 1879 Richard Bedford Bennett politics 1870 Who was the leader of New Brunswick in 1867? Premiers of New Brunswick No. Name (Birth–Death) Term of office 1 Andrew R. Wetmore (1820–1892) 16 August 1867 2* (1 of 2) […]
How Much Money Does The Alberta Oil Sands Make For Canada?
Oil sands royalties are forecast to reach C$20.1 billion ($15.3 billion) in the current fiscal year, up 73% from the previous fiscal year and C$9.7 billion higher than originally budgeted. The windfall from hydrocarbons will contribute to a C$13.2 billion budget surplus for the province. How much money does Alberta make from the oil sands? […]
How Much Revenue Does Alberta Get From Natural Gas?
Fiscal revenue collected summaries Resource Revenue ($ Millions) Other Revenue ($ Millions) Natural Gas and By-product Royalty Bonuses and Sales of Crown Leases 2016/17 $520 2017/18 $645 2018/19 $536 2019/20 $372 2020/21 $465 2021/22 $2,226 2016/17 $203 2017/18 $564 2018/19 $360 2019/20 $120 2020/21 $24 2021/22 $228 How much money does Alberta make from oil […]