Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Is A Municipality In Alberta?

Alberta’s urban municipalities consist of areas where there is a concentration of people and residential dwellings. The Municipal Government Act describes the characteristics of the different types of urban municipalities, cities, towns, villages, and summer villages. What are three types of municipalities in Alberta? Alberta is governed through three general types of municipalities: urban, rural […]

How Big Is The Largest Farm In Alberta?

Bar U Ranch Location Longview, Alberta, Alberta, Canada Nearest city Foothills No. 31, Alberta Area 148.43 ha, 367 acres Established 1881 Who has the largest farm in Canada? Cattle Ranching With a current cattle herd of approximately 20,000, Douglas Lake Ranch is the largest privately held cattle ranch in Canada and one of the largest […]

Are There Crayfish In Southern Alberta?

Under provincial regulations, northern crayfish are considered an aquatic invasive species of concern. Historically, they’ve been found in between Wainwright and Ryley in the Beaver River watershed south of Edmonton, but today, they’re all over the province, including in Calgary. Are crawfish native to Alberta? Northern crayfish are a species native to Alberta, however they […]

Are Walleye Endangered In Alberta?

Walleye are classified as Secure in the current General Status of Alberta Wild Species report. Can you keep walleye in Alberta? Walleye are one of Alberta’s most delicious and cherished fish species. However, to keep walleye from certain lakes in Alberta, you must apply for a licence through a draw system, much like big game […]

Can Métis Fish Without A License In Alberta?

Fishing without a Domestic Fishing Licence Recognized Métis harvesters who have not obtained a Domestic Fishing Licence or intend to fish in waters not eligible for this licence, are required to purchase a sportfishing licence and follow the sportfishing rules for those waters. Do natives need a fishing license in Alberta? Fishing without a Domestic […]