Category: Alberta

How Many Communities Are In Alberta?

There are a total of 107 towns in Alberta. What communities are in Alberta? The highest density of cities in Alberta is found in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region (Beaumont, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove and St. Albert). The Calgary Metropolitan Region has three cities (Airdrie, Calgary and Chestermere). Which region has the most communities […]

How Old Are The Alberta Rockies?

The Canadian Rocky Mountains were formed when the North American continent was dragged westward during the closure of an ocean basin off the west coast and collided with a microcontinent over 100 million years ago, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. How old are the Northern Rockies? The ranges of the […]

Is Alberta A Territory Or Province?

Alberta was established as a district of the North-West Territories in 1882 and was enlarged to its present boundaries on becoming a province in 1905. The provincial government has its seat in Edmonton. What is a territory vs province? There is a clear constitutional distinction between provinces and territories. While provinces exercise constitutional powers in […]

Is Calgary In Alberta Or Bc?

Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada. Is Calgary under Alberta? Calgary (/ˈkælɡəri/ ( listen) KAL-gər-ee) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. Is Alberta and BC the same? Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the […]

Where Did British People Settle In Alberta?

A number of the British immigrants were the sons of the well-to-do, seeking adventure in the ‘colonies. ‘ However, the majority were coal miners, shopkeepers or general labourers. They settled in the southern portion of the province: Millardville and Priddis, Pincher Creek, and the coal mining areas of the Crowsnest. What Europeans settled in Alberta? […]

Does Alberta Have Public Auto Insurance?

public car insurance – what does it mean? Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., New Brunswick, Ontario, Alberta and Quebec all have private insurance. Does Alberta have public insurance? The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides eligible Alberta residents with full coverage for medically necessary physician services, and some dental and oral surgical health […]

Why Is Alberta Border Closed?

The CBSA has not opened Chief Mountain since the start of the pandemic. The continued closure is necessary to ensure enhanced health screening and management of border wait times at the busiest ports of entry. Why are they blocking the border in Alberta? In a tweet, Alberta RCMP said the north and southbound lanes to […]

Is Ama An Alberta Registry?

Registry Services for Albertans Your local AMA centre is your one-stop shop for all your personal, automotive and business registry needs. From life’s biggest moments to the smallest details in fine print, our registry agents are ready to help at every step. What is a registry in Alberta? Registry agents. Registry agents offer registration, information […]