Category: Alberta

Bison. This is Alberta’s indigenous food. A recent New York Times article reported on archeological research from the University of Alberta which dated bison in Alberta for at least 120,000 years. What food was invented in Alberta? Despite people all over the world claiming the dish as their own, Ginger Beef was actually invented right […]

Many of the first settlers to Alberta were French-Canadian. Brought by fur traders, French was in fact the first European language spoken in Alberta. These French origins are still evident today and, according to the 2016 Census data, more than 418,000 (or 10.5%) of Albertans are of French or French-Canadian heritage. Is Alberta French or […]

French is the mother tongue of 1 in 5 Canadians and approximately 86,705 Albertans (2% of the population). According to 2016 Census information, Alberta’s French mother tongue (Francophone) population is among the fastest-growing French-speaking populations in Canada. Is Alberta French or English? English is the official language of the province. In 2016, 76.0% of Albertans […]

Coverage for Seniors Program The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescription drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP. Effective March 1, 2020, seniors’ family members under 65 years of age are no longer eligible for the Coverage for Seniors program. How much is the Alberta Seniors Benefit? For […]

French is a common second language for Canadians because it is widely used and accessible through education, media and Canadian culture. This is true also in Alberta, where French is the most common language spoken after English and the number of bilingual residents is rising steadily. Is Alberta French or English? English is the official […]

List of ghost towns Ghost town Municipality Peak population (year) Amber Valley Athabasca County Anthracite Improvement District No. 9 (Banff National Park) 25 (1911) Ardenode Wheatland County Bankhead Improvement District No. 9 (Banff National Park) 694 (1911) What is the purpose of ghost towns? Ghost towns are common in mining or mill towns in all […]

Alberta’s largest and smallest villages are Duchess and Milo with population counts of 1,085 and 91. What is the smallest town in Alberta? Alberta’s largest and smallest towns are Okotoks and Stavely with populations of 28,881 and 541 respectively. What is the best small town to live in in Alberta? If you’re looking to get […]

Burns grew grains on the ranch, which remained one of the largest ranches in Canada during the period. After 1950 much of the ranch land was sold. 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 biggest ranch in Alberta? […]

John Ware. Remembered for his excellent horsemanship, he was among the first ranchers in Alberta, arriving in 1882 on a cattle drive from the United States and settling to ranch until his death in 1905. John Ware (cowboy) John Ware Born 1845 Died September 11, 1905 (aged 59–60) Occupation rancher, cowboy Spouse Mildred Lewis Who […]

The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescriptions drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP. What is free for seniors in Alberta? Seniors in Alberta have access to several financial assistance programs, including the following: Alberta Seniors Benefit. Special Needs Assistance for Seniors. Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors. […]