Category: Alberta

The typical riders, or “cowboys”, of southern Alberta have been characterized as young, rugged, and underpaid. Many young men, often from the ranges of the United States, hoped someday to acquire their own ranches with the money they were paid as riders, but if they were successful it was not on account of the wages. […]

The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) involves a commitment of one evening per week from 6:30 pm—9:30 pm (three hours) for 13 weeks where the final week is the graduation ceremony. Two courses are offered annually — one in the fall and one in winter. How long does a police officer training last? While each force […]

The percentages presented are of adults who fall below the threshold of low income measures (LIMs), which are 50% of adjusted median household income. Percentage of Alberta’s population in low income from 2000 to 2020. Characteristic Percentage of population in low income 2020 6.4% 2019 6.7% 2018 7.1% 2017 6.9% What is considered poverty level […]

$15.00 per hour. How much is minimum wage in Alberta in 2022? The minimum wage in Alberta is currently $15.00 per hour. It has been set at this amount since the last increase in 2018, when the province became the first in Canada to introduce a $15.00 per hour minimum wage. The amount is set […]

If you have moved to Alberta from another province or territory and intend to live here for 12 months or more, you must apply for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) health care coverage within 3 months of establishing residency in Alberta. Can I use my BC health care in Alberta? Alberta has reciprocal agreements […]

Between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, there were 52,573 new immigrants to Alberta. Number of recent immigrants in Alberta from 2000 to 2022. Characteristic Number of immigrants 2019-2020 35,471 2018-2019 40,732 2017-2018 38,697 2016-2017 44,089 How many immigrants come to Alberta each year? Census data shows 193,175 people immigrated to Alberta from 2016 […]

Alberta is the only province in Canada without a provincial sales tax. Goods and services are charged only the federal 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Do you pay PST in Alberta? Alberta is the only province in Canada with no provincial sales tax (PST). Why is there no PST in Alberta? Under Alberta law, […]

There’s a common misconception in Canada that aboriginal people don’t pay taxes, but, in fact, tax exemption applies to fewer than half of aboriginal Canadians — and even they have to have very specific work and living arrangements to benefit from it. Do First Nations in Alberta pay taxes? Indigenous peoples are subject to the […]

The average annual home insurance premium in Alberta varies based on many factors. Your location, home size, features, coverage needs and more all affect payments. You can expect to pay in the $800-2,000 range or more per year. This is comparable to Ontario home insurance quotes. Why is house insurance so high in Alberta? Alberta […]

Hospital visits and stays medically necessary nursing services. medically required laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic procedures. accommodations at a standard level and meals. medications administered in a hospital. Are eye exams covered by Alberta Health Care? Alberta Health Care* covers one complete eye exam per year, renewing every July 1. Additional exams and/or treatments may be […]