Category: Alberta

With a high standard of living and post-graduation employment and immigration options, Alberta is one of the most desirable locations in the world for continuing higher education and building a career. Competitive tuition fees and an affordable cost of living make Alberta a wise choice for a post-secondary education. Is Alberta a good place to […]

In August Calgary generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. Is Alberta hot in August? 22, meteorologists define summer as the three hottest months of the year: June, July and August. Calgary usually experiences five days with temperatures at or above […]

The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 75.8°F (24.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 49.5°F (9.7°C) at night. What is the hottest month in Alberta? JulyThe warm season lasts for 4.0 months, from May 15 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 64°F. The hottest […]

For the Best View The best advice for viewing aurora is to look north after dark. Just around or before midnight is an especially good time, but the northern lights can be seen in Edmonton from early evening onwards on some very active days. Where is the best place in Alberta to see the northern […]

The mountain ranges intercept air moving in from the Pacific Ocean and drain it of moisture. For this reason, the Rockies’ eastern slopes are in a rain shadow, and Alberta’s skies are predominantly clear. What kind of weather does Alberta usually have? Summer: daytime highs are normally 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) but can […]

Although Alberta’s culture extends beyond oil, sports, and cowboys, the province embraces its Wild West heritage in full force during the annual Calgary Stampede, the biggest and most famous of the province’s many festivals. Whats it like to live in Alberta? Alberta is made up of a diverse set of cultures and communities that are […]

Although Alberta’s culture extends beyond oil, sports, and cowboys, the province embraces its Wild West heritage in full force during the annual Calgary Stampede, the biggest and most famous of the province’s many festivals. What is Alberta mostly known for? oil industryAlberta is a Canadian province known for its large oil industry. It has the […]

Upon commencement of employment under contract, teachers have access to 20 school days of sick leave in their first year of employment. Sick leave is prorated when the contract is for less than a full school year. After 90 calendar days of sick leave the Extended Disability Plan may apply. How many certified sick days […]

Depending on their collective agreement, teachers in their second and subsequent years of employment usually have up to 90 calendar days of paid sick leave. Teachers whose illness necessitates an absence of more than 90 days become eligible for extended disability benefits (EDB). How many days can I take off as a teacher? Most teachers […]

Source Wages* Low (5th percentile) Median Starting $15.00 $18.00 Overall $15.87 $22.15 Top $16.44 $29.06 How much does a school janitor make in Canada? The average school custodian salary in Canada is $39,722 per year or $20.37 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $47,065 per […]