Category: Alberta

In that year, there were approximately 1.63 million beef cows in Alberta and around 1.06 million beef cows in Saskatchewan.Beef cow inventory in Canada as of January 2022, by region (in 1,000 heads) Characteristic Inventory in thousands – – What province in Canada has the most cows? AlbertaAlberta once again reported the largest cattle herd […]

Over 18,000 producers. The more than 18,000 beef cattle producers who are stewards of the industry in this province have one organization that represents their collective interests – the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). How many beef cattle are in Alberta? Alberta also accounted for two-fifths of all beef breeding stock nationally and nearly three-fifths of […]

Bar U Ranch Location Longview, Alberta, Alberta, Canada Nearest city Foothills No. 31, Alberta Area 148.43 ha, 367 acres Established 1881 Who has the largest farm in Canada? Cattle Ranching With a current cattle herd of approximately 20,000, Douglas Lake Ranch is the largest privately held cattle ranch in Canada and one of the largest […]

Alberta’s urban municipalities consist of areas where there is a concentration of people and residential dwellings. The Municipal Government Act describes the characteristics of the different types of urban municipalities, cities, towns, villages, and summer villages. What are three types of municipalities in Alberta? Alberta is governed through three general types of municipalities: urban, rural […]

Feedlot Alley is a nickname given to a 500 km² area northwest of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada known for its intensive livestock operations. The area is home to over 2,300,000 cattle and 180,000 hogs. How big is a cattle feedlot? Generally, 200 to 500 square feet per head is adequate pen space, depending on geographical location, […]

Heritage Day in Alberta timeline Alberta gets its provincial status on September 1, 1905, along with Saskatchewan. Government of Alberta marks the first Monday of August as Heritage Day, meant to celebrate the cultural and historical heritage of the province. What does Heritage Day mean in Alberta? Heritage Day is an annual holiday in Alberta […]

Source Wages* Low (5th percentile) Average Starting $15.00 $27.66 Overall $17.00 $31.74 Top $19.00 $34.83 How much do emergency dispatchers make in Canada? The average emergency dispatcher salary in Canada is $43,563 per year or $22.34 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $31,317 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $75,368 per year. […]

Emergency calls have been soaring in Alberta and many paramedics are off due to illness. Patient volumes in hospitals are returning to pre-pandemic levels, but there are shortages of health-care workers, while those who are working face burnout. As a result, many services and procedures have been disrupted. Dr. Why is there a shortage of […]

As Alberta’s provincial police service, the RCMP provides assistance to more than 1.5 million Albertans at the federal, provincial and municipal level. Our nearly 4,200 employees work out of 113 detachments throughout the province’s four policing districts. What is the difference between police and RCMP? The RCMP is Canada’s national police force. Though they have […]

29 affiliated. The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is the Alberta provincial trade union federation of the Canadian Labour Congress. It has a membership of approximately 170,000 from 29 affiliated unions. Alberta Federation of Labour Founded 1912 Headquarters Edmonton, Alberta Location Canada Members ~170,000 What is the biggest union in Alberta? AUPE is Alberta’s largest […]