Author: Muriel Schmidt

distributed bait and established bait stations. encouraged rat-proofing of buildings and the removal of rat harborage and food. destroyed any rat infestations that were found. How did they get rid of the rats? Rats are killed with poisons, snap traps, glue boards, and maze-type traps that drown them. Based on what is known about these […]

712,955. Provinces & territories Province Population (2016) % (2016) Alberta 712,955 17.92% British Columbia 603,265 13.23% Saskatchewan 296,385 27.69% Manitoba 220,735 17.79% Why are there so many Germans in Alberta? German Settlers Another group of immigrants arrived in 1889. Germans, fleeing financial persecution in Austria, moved into Alberta to join a much smaller group who […]

It is also estimated that over 268,600 Albertans can speak French. Five Alberta municipalities are officially bilingual: Beaumont, Legal, Falher, Plamondon and Grande Prairie. Which Canadian province has the largest French speaking population? QuebecThe majority of Francophones (85.4%) live in Quebec and over 1 million live in other regions of the country. In which city […]

Hoodoos, naturally eroded land formations, stand 20 feet tall in the Canadian badlands. What is a rock formation found in Alberta? HoodoosHoodoos of various shapes and sizes are found throughout Alberta’s badlands, but the hoodoos 16 km southeast of Drumheller are some of the biggest in that region. Why are they called the hoodoos? Etymology. […]

Often referred to as the “Texas of Canada”, Alberta is known for having country roots, dry prairies, and cute cowboys. Contrary to popular belief though, there’s much more to us than rodeos and country music festivals. A lot of us are big rap music fans and, believe it or not, have never ridden a horse […]

Some of the most popular spots are the waterfront communities of Sylvan Lake and Lake Newell, the mountain town of Canmore, and the more northerly town of Hinton, which is situated on the doorstep of Jasper National Park. The area west of Edmonton, comprised of the communities of Wabamun Lake, Lac Ste. Do I need […]

Overview. All residential builders in Alberta must have a licence to obtain permits for constructing new homes. Can I build my own cabin in Alberta? Yes, you can if the Crown will give you a lease or license of occupation. What requires a building permit in Alberta? All building, electrical, gas, plumbing, private sewage disposal […]

You can buy three categories of land in Alberta; raw land, vacant land, and crown land. How much is Crown land in Alberta? Crown land covers approximately 60% of the province and sustains Alberta’s abundance of resources and biodiversity. These lands are used for conservation, recreation and economic development and support the continued exercise of […]

The Rocky Mountains comprise 8 percent of the province. Banff, Canada’s first national park, was established in 1885. Soon after, Waterton Lakes National Park was established on the southern end and Jasper National Park on the northern end of Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Chain. Is Alberta a mountainous region? Alberta’s Rockies comprise the Canadian Rocky Mountains […]