Author: Muriel Schmidt

Red streaks or general redness where the plant touched the skin. Small bumps or larger raised areas (hives). Blisters that may leak fluid. Is there any poison ivy in Alberta? Poison ivy can be found in every province except Newfoundland. How can you tell if it’s poison ivy? Tips to Identify Poison Ivy Compound leaves […]

There are two races of western diamondback rattlesnake found in Canada. One is the prairie rattler, found in Alberta and Saskatchewan and the other, the northern pacific rattler, found in arid valleys throughout British Columbia. Are there rattlesnakes in Alberta? About snakes Alberta has 6 resident snake species: Bullsnake. Plains garter snake. Prairie rattlesnake. What […]

Crown land is not typically bought in Alberta – mainly leased. You must meet the criteria to rent crown land and apply through Alberta sustainable resource development. Crown land is leased through an auction to the highest bidder. How much is Crown land in Alberta? Crown land covers approximately 60% of the province and sustains […]

580 species. In Alberta we have over 580 species of spiders, with a typical city backyard hosting up to 20 different kinds! While a lot of people think of spiders as insects, they are in a different family known as the arachnids. Are there lots of spiders in Alberta? There are several species of spiders […]

Harvest: Potatoes or simply young potatoes can be harvested about 8 weeks after planting. Potatoes grown for late summer and fall can be harvested when tubers are full size or when foliage begins to die. When should I plant potatoes in Alberta? Plant in healthy, well draining soil, shortly before last frost, or before May […]

Examples of civil actions that a person may bring against the police in the provincial and superior courts include the negligent use of force, illegal searches and seizures, assault, battery and wrongful arrest and detention (Steps to Justice). Can police be sued in Canada? You can sue police officers in Ontario if you are injured […]

Danielle Smith. Danielle Smith was sworn in as Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022. Who is in power in Alberta? Politics of Alberta Appointer Canadian monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister Head of Government Title Premier Currently Danielle Smith Who is the new prime minister of Alberta? “I congratulate Danielle Smith on […]

Look for public lands where you can find raspberries, strawberries and saskatoons. Be aware that foraging in protected city, provincial and national parks is unlawful, as it disrupts the local ecosystems those plants support. Is foraging legal in Alberta? For example, it’s illegal to collect plants or mushrooms in Canada’s national parks and picking in […]

The same five broad classes of wetlands that exist in the CWCS are also recognized in the Alberta Wetland Classification System. These classes are bogs, fens, marshes, shallow open waters, and swamps. What are the different types of wetlands Alberta? There are five classes of wetlands under the AWCS: bogs, fens, marshes, shallow open water, […]

Evans Cherry is an Alberta-developed cold hardy tree that has been thriving in the prairies for over 50 years. This highly productive self-pollinating tree requires little maintenance. The fruit is good for cooking or fresh eating when fully ripe. Can sweet cherries grow in Alberta? But after a dry summer, the moisture will help make […]