Category: Alberta

Where Are The Biggest Fish In Alberta?

Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes both hold bull trout, cutthroat and rainbows, with Lower Kananaskis lake usually holding the larger fish. Alberta’s provincial record bull trout was even taken from Lower Kananaskis Lake, weighing in at a whopping 8.14 kg (17 lb, 15 oz). What is the largest fish in Alberta? lake sturgeonAs the largest […]

Is Ammolite Only Found In Alberta?

Alberta is the only place in the world where ammolite is mined commercially, and the Bearpaw Formation in southern Alberta is home to the highest quality of ammolite. The shores of the Oldman River and the St. Mary River are where ammolite is typically mined, Budney noted. Is ammolite only found in Canada? Ammolite is […]

What Fish Do We Have In Alberta?

Alberta game fish species Arctic grayling. Brook trout. Brown trout. Bull trout. Burbot. Cutthroat trout. Golden trout. Goldeye. What is the most popular fish in Alberta? Hands down, the most popular fishing in the lake is for the rainbow trout that hide in the tranquil waters. Tiger trout and other species have also been caught. […]

Is Therapy Covered By Alberta Health Care?

In Alberta, therapy is covered by AHCIP if it is provided by a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist, or in a medical setting like a hospital. Is there free therapy in Alberta? Support is available from AHS Addiction & Mental Health. Resources and services, such as Text4Hope or courses like AHS’ free virtual stress […]

What Is The Official Plant Of Alberta?

Wild Rose, Rosa acicularis The wild rose was designated the floral emblem of Alberta in 1930. What is Alberta’s flower and animal? Below the shield are wild roses, the province’s floral emblem. The supporters are a lion, a royal symbol, and a pronghorn antelope, an animal indigenous to the province. What are 2 of Alberta’s […]

How Much Of Alberta Is Grasslands?

14.4%. In Alberta, the Grasslands cover an area of 95,566 km2 in the south-easternmost corner of the province (14.4% of Alberta), where the warm, arid to semi-arid climate is conducive to growth and success of native prairie species. Is Alberta a grassland? The temperate grasslands within Alberta lie mostly within the Grassland Natural Region, which […]

Is Alberta Beef Grass Or Grain Fed?

Alberta beef producers like Bite Beef or Top Grass opt for a continued grass finish to their cattle’s diet resulting in leaner cuts of meat and a notable flavour difference. The lower fat content in grass-finished beef is what people seem to be loving about these local products. Is Alberta beef grain fed? FEED & […]