Category: Alberta

By 1891 more than 1200 Americans had settled in Alberta. 82,000 Americans arrived in the province, and by 1916 those of American birth constituted nearly 19% of the total population. Why did Americans immigrate to Alberta? The Migration of Oppressed and Persecuted Groups For them, the Canadian Prairies represented a safe place to resettle. The […]

Black-Eyed Susans: These hearty plants bloom throughout the summer and into the fall. They will even grow in poor soil. Coral bells: We like this perennial for its unusual reddish-pink foliage and delicate flowers. It grows well in most situations and is wind resistant, which is helpful in Calgary. What perennials bloom the longest in […]

At the greenhouse, we find that people are far more interested in citrus than they used to be, mostly because word has gotten out that you can grow them: even in Alberta. Just a small amount of lemons is surprisingly healthy. Can lemon trees survive Canadian winter? Here in Canada, tropical trees planted outdoors will […]

oil. Alberta has large coal, oil and gas deposits in the Western Sedimentary Basin, which covers most of the province. Its oil resources have been heavily exploited. Natural Resources in Alberta. Published Online September 23, 2019 Last Edited September 23, 2019 What is the main natural resource in Alberta? Oil sands, oil, natural gas, coal, […]

“It is illegal to remove, deface, injure or destroy plants, fossils and rocks.” Can you collect rocks in Alberta? Prospecting and geophysical surveys. Prospecting for Crown minerals using hand tools is permitted throughout Alberta without a licence, permit or regulatory approval, as long as there is no surface disturbance. Can I take rocks from a […]

Basalt is a type of igneous rock meaning that this type of rock is formed of cooled lava or magma. Igneous rocks are rare in Alberta and are only really found near Waterton National Park or in the far northeast of the province. Where is basalt found in Canada? Where is it found? In Manitoba, […]

In Alberta, sources of stone include 1600 – 2500 million year old granite of the Canadian Shield (not produced commercially), 56 – 245 million year old sandstone, 227 – 252 million year old siltstone, and 331 to 372 million year old limestone. What rocks are commonly found in Alberta? Commodities mined in Alberta include: oil […]

urban. Approximately 81% of the population live in urban areas and only about 19% live in rural areas. The Calgary–Edmonton Corridor is the most urbanized area in Alberta and is one of Canada’s four most urban regions. Census subdivisions. Name Red Deer Municipal status City 2011 90,564 2006 82,772 2001 67,707 Is Alberta rural or […]

Native plants are species that occur naturally in an area. There are several native dandelions in North America, but only one of these, a small alpine species called northern dandelion (Taraxacum ceratophorum), grows in Alberta. Are dandelions indigenous to Canada? Dandelions are a non-native species in Canada and much of the United States. They crowd […]

These tasty veggies are set up for success this winter! Broccoli. Collards. Swiss Chard. Spinach. Lettuce. Potatoes. What can you start growing in winter? Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, kale, leeks and parsnips are hardy vegetables and will stand through the winter. Leafy crops such as chard, parsley and rocket should also over-winter with a little […]