Alberta is home to many varieties of berries; saskatoon, raspberry, currant, strawberry and Haskap plants are being cultivated by both home gardeners and commercial orchards. What berries grow wild in Alberta? Edible Berries of Alberta bearberry (aka kinnikinnick) black currant. black huckleberry. blueberry (aka bilberry) bunchberry. chokecherry. cloudberry. cranberry. Are there any poisonous berries in […]
Category: Alberta
What Is The Health Information Act Alberta?
The HIA protects your health information and governs the collection, use and disclosure of that information. You have a right to know why your health information is being collected, used and disclosed. You have the right to make an expressed wish regarding the disclosure of your health information. What is the purpose of the health […]
What Are The Three Energy Resources Found In Alberta?
About 89% of electricity in Alberta is produced from fossil fuels– approximately 36% from coal and 54% from natural gas. The remaining 10% is produced from renewables, such as wind, hydro, and biomass. What are the top 3 natural resources in Alberta? Alberta has large coal, oil and gas deposits in the Western Sedimentary Basin, […]
Can You Grow Peaches In Alberta?
Peach Trees do not tolerate cold weather well. While some varieties can survive Alberta’s cold weather, most will die if the winter temperatures drop consistently below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. What kind of fruit can grow in Alberta? Hardy fruits you can grow in your own Alberta backyard! Apples. We grow great apples that are hardy […]
Does Alberta Get Snow In October?
You can expect a few days of snow in Alberta during October. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Alberta. Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Alberta in October 2023. Is there snow in Alberta in […]
What Animal Is Only Found In Alberta?
Native to the province, the bull trout, is the provincial fish and an official symbol of Alberta. What animals are native to Alberta Canada? Watch for Alberta’s all-stars: moose, grizzly and black bears, elk, bison, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, lynx, coyotes, wolves and wolverines. Protecting and conserving all wildlife and their habitats is important to […]
What Percentage Of Alberta Is Mountainous?
The Rocky Mountains comprise 8 percent of the province. Banff, Canada’s first national park, was established in 1885. Soon after, Waterton Lakes National Park was established on the southern end and Jasper National Park on the northern end of Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Chain. Is Alberta a mountainous region? Alberta’s Rockies comprise the Canadian Rocky Mountains […]
Can You Build On Crown Land In Alberta?
Crown Land: There are several restrictions on the use of crown land, one of which is that no buildings may be built or roadways established. What can you do on Crown land in Alberta? Alberta’s public land offers many unique opportunities for recreation including rustic camping and thousands of kilometers of trails that can be […]
Can You Camp For Free On Crown Land In Alberta?
Public Lands Camping Pass required A Public Lands Camping Pass is required to random camp on public land along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Do I have to pay to camp on Crown land in Alberta? Campers 18 years and older must have a pass: $20 per person for a 3-day pass. $30 […]
Can You Buy Alberta Crown Land?
You can buy three categories of land in Alberta; raw land, vacant land, and crown land. How much is Crown land in Alberta? Crown land covers approximately 60% of the province and sustains Alberta’s abundance of resources and biodiversity. These lands are used for conservation, recreation and economic development and support the continued exercise of […]