Author: Muriel Schmidt

Why Did Alberta Privatize Liquor Stores?

Privatization. In 1993, Alberta became the first Canadian province to privatize liquor retailing. This created an open and competitive market, giving businesses the opportunity to thrive. As a result, Albertans continue to enjoy competitive prices and great product selection. Does Alberta have private liquor stores? Alberta has a privatized retail liquor system, where our 2,300 […]

How Do I Add A Water Bill In Ottawa?

Log in to My ServiceOttawa. Select Services from the left menu then Water and sewer billing. Select Register a water and sewer bill. Enter or confirm your personal information and check the box to consent the sharing of your information with the water and sewer service. How do I add a City of Ottawa water […]

What Is Considered Metropolitan Montreal?

About Montreal metropolitan area. Greater Montréal is made up of 82 municipalities and 4.2 million residents. Representing more than 55% of Québec’s GDP, the region has one of the strongest economic growths among Canada’s major urban centres. What is included in the Montreal metropolitan area? It includes the entire Island of Montreal, Laval, and the […]

Where Is Ottawa’S Wastewater Treated How Is Wastewater Treated?

Before it is returned to the Ottawa River, Wastewater is thoroughly treated at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC) to ensure it is safe for the public’s health and the environment. ROPEC collects wastewater from more than 90% of Ottawa’s population. How is waste water treatment treated? The Wastewater Treatment Process Stage One — […]

How Does Ottawa Distribute Water?

Municipal well systems In rural areas, the City operates six groundwater well systems. These communal groundwater systems use drilled wells to supply residents in the communities of Carp, Munster Hamlet, Richmond (Kings Park), Richmond West, Greely (Shadow Ridge) and Vars with drinking water. How does Ottawa supply water? Ottawa’s water system draws from the Ottawa […]

What City Is Central Alberta?

It completely surrounds the Edmonton Capital Region and contains the central part of the heavily populated Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. What is considered Central Alberta? Central Alberta is part of Alberta, located between the cities of Calgary and Edmonton. The eastern portion is largely agricultural, while the western portion is part of the foothills of the Rocky […]

What Is C1 Zoning In Alberta?

PERMITTED USES. No land, building, or structures shall be used or erected in the Local Commercial Zone (C1) except for the following purposes: a) convenience retail stores; b) accessory buildings or uses, including a dwelling unit, but excluding outside storage and display and sale of goods and materials. What can you build C1? C1 zoning […]

What Growing Zones Are In Alberta?

Hardiness zones in Alberta range from 0 in the far north to 4b along the southern border. Since Edmonton is in zone 4a, trees with this hardiness rating are reliable choices and can survive the area’s cold winters. Species assigned to zone 2 or 3 will also do well given their ability to survive in […]