Category: Alberta

When Did The French Settle In Alberta?

Roman Catholic French Canadian settlers were present in Calgary, Edmonton, Lac La Biche, Lac Saint-Anne, and St. Albert by the mid 1860s; with colonizing clerics actively recruiting farmers from Quebec in the late 19th century. Why did the French settle in Alberta? The Francophone heritage in Alberta dates back to the earliest days of the […]

Why Did Family Day Start In Alberta?

Family Day’s Origins Family Day got its start in Alberta when Helen Hunley — the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta — passed the Family Day Act in 1990. This officially established the third Monday of every February as Alberta Family Day. Other Provinces adopted the holiday over the next two decades. Why was Family Day in […]

What Is A Cohabitation Agreement In Alberta?

What is a Cohabitation Agreement? A Cohabitation Agreement is a notarized document that is signed by both parties (two unmarried people who are living together). It is put in place to provide concrete rights and obligations for each individual in case the relationship cannot be sustained. What is the purpose of a cohabitation agreement? The […]

Is Common Law Legally Married In Alberta?

Common law is a well-known term used to describe two people who live together in a marriage-like relationship but aren’t actually legally married. In Alberta, the term common law is not legally recognized by the Courts and instead, the phrase adult interdependent relationship is used in legal proceedings. Is common-law marriage recognized in Alberta? The […]

Are Glasses Covered By Alberta Works?

Through Alberta Works, people who are eligible for income support receive a health benefits card for themselves and their dependants. The card covers premium-free Alberta Health Care, dental care, eye care and glasses, prescriptions, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services. Does Alberta Health cover prescription glasses? Note that routine eye care including eyeglass prescriptions […]

How Much Is A Hospital Bill In Alberta?

Alberta spends more money on health care costs per capita compared to other provinces, as displayed in Figure 2. In Alberta, a standard hospital stay per person is estimated to average around $7,992, compared to the national average at $6,349. How much does a hospital stay cost in Alberta? Most Recent National Comparison (2019-20): Using […]