Category: Alberta

When it comes to fast growing trees; two species are the undisputed kings; Willow, and Poplar. While many trees are considered “fast growing” when they stretch 1′ per growth season, some of the more prodigious poplar and willow trees consider the season a bust if they don’t put on six feet of new wood. What […]

“They’re a non-starter here.” Their preference for moist, fertile soils make them a poor choice for relatively arid Prairie conditions. But, if you want to get technical about it, as Tavenier often does, the sugar maple isn’t exactly emblematic of our national banner anyway. Are there any maple trees in Alberta? Silver maples are fast-growing […]

Alberta hydro electric facilities represent 5.5% of the market capacity of installed generation. Currently, there is 1,219 MW of potential generation in Alberta. Energy In Alberta – Statistics. November 2022 10,739 Solar Units Installed in Alberta 2010 122 Solar Units Installed in Alberta Which province produces the most solar energy? Solar Production Potential by Province […]

The last known Manitoba pronghorn was shot in 1881. It is illegal to hunt them there now. In contrast, 18,000 to 19,000 live in Saskatchewan and 20,000 in Alberta. The populations fluctuate due to weather and migration, said Paul Jones, a wildlife biologist at the Alberta Conservation Association (ACA). Are there antelopes in Alberta? The […]

At 5:54 p.m., right when supper was on the stove, 27 of the province’s now 32 wind farms were contributing exactly zero megawatts to the grid. Three wind farms were contributing a singular megawatt. Nearly all of Alberta’s wind farms were producing zero power Tuesday evening. Which Canadian province has the most wind turbines? OntarioThe […]

about seven percent. Hydroelectricity in Alberta Today Currently the hydro capacity is about seven percent of the total. How much of Alberta electricity is hydro? While Quebec is the largest generator of hydroelectricity, generating with it over 200 TWh of electricity, Manitoba uses hydro to generate the greatest percentage of its energy at 97%. Alberta […]

We regulate 231 of about 1500 dams in Alberta. Which province has the most hydro dams? Quebec produces the most hydroelectricity in Canada, with British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ontario also producing large amounts. Is there hydroelectricity in Alberta? Hydro power historically has been one of Alberta’s oldest and most important sources of […]

Fall. The autumn months in Edmonton (September, October, and November), are a time of change; temperatures start to cool, and the days grow shorter. What is fall month in Canada? Fall – September to November. What is Alberta’s coldest month? JanuaryAverage Temperatures Winter: in the coldest months of the year, January and February, daytime temperatures […]

It’s not so rare to see a coyote or fox leaping through Alberta’s prairies, but spotting all four species of wild dogs native to the province within a year and capturing them on camera might only happen once every few decades. What is the most common wild dog found in Alberta? Although normally gray in […]

Muskrats. Muskrats are commonly seen travelling overland and sometimes far distances from water, especially in the fall and spring. Many ‘rats’ reported in Alberta are actually muskrats. What animal can be mistaken for a rat? One animal that is sometimes seen and mistaken for a rat is in fact a small carnivorous marsupial – the […]