Nine different reptile species are known to occur in Alberta, including 7 snakes, 1 lizard, and 1 turtle. The greatest diversity of reptiles is found in the grasslands natural region of southern Alberta. What reptiles are in Alberta? Bullsnake. Mountain (Greater) Short-horned Lizard. Plains Gartersnake. Prairie Rattlesnake. Plains Hog-nosed Snake. Wandering Gartersnake. Red-sided Gartersnake. Western […]
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When Can You Hunt Wolves In Alberta?
A resident can shoot a wolf that’s on their private property. Especially if you are a rancher protecting your cattle from a form of predation. You can also hunt wolves, if you have a wolf license. Wolf hunting season starts at the beginning of big game hunting season, and lasts until the end of the […]
Does Birch Grow In Alberta?
We have at least three birches here in Alberta. Paper or Canoe birch is the best known. But there is River Birch (B. occidentalis) and Dwarf or Bog birch (B. Where do birch trees grow in Alberta? These trees are common along riverbanks and wet forested areas! Birch trees look very similar to aspen trees, […]
How Much Do Apprentice Electricians Make In Alberta?
An early career Apprentice Electrician with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$20.35 based on 11 salaries. What do most apprentice electricians make? Apprentices electrician make $38,799 per year on average, or $18.65 per hour, in the United States. How much do electricians make in Alberta per hour? Source Wages* Low […]
What Do You Need To Be An Electrician In Alberta?
The term of apprenticeship for an electrician is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of classroom instruction in each of the first three years, and a minimum of 1440 hours of on-the-job training and 12 weeks of classroom instruction in the fourth year. Do […]
How Do I Fill My Gas In Alberta?
In Alberta, you must pre-pay for fuel. Pre-paying can involve: paying at the pump. paying the gas attendant before you pump. preauthorizing a debit or credit card for the gas purchase. leaving cash with the attendant before fueling. having an account at the gas station (for example, a fuel/fleet card) How do I fill my […]
What Are The Top 3 Interesting Provincial Parks In Alberta?
Find what you’re looking for with our list of the best parks in Alberta. Banff National Park. Jasper National Park. Waterton Lakes National Park. Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Writing on Stone Provincial Park. Dinosaur Provincial Park. Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. What are the top 3 most interesting provincial parks in […]
When Can You Burn Brush In Alberta?
Fire permits are free and can be requested from Alberta Wildfire. To locate your nearest office go to firepermits.alberta.ca or call 310-0000. Fire permits are required from March 1 to October 31. When can you burn without a permit in Alberta? March 1Alberta’s wildfire season begins March 1 every year and runs until October 31. […]
How Much Of Alberta Is Public Land?
Approximately 60 percent. Public lands are lands that we, as the public, own. Our provincial and federal governments manage and administer them on our behalf. Approximately 60 percent of Alberta is provincial public land, which means the province is responsible for man- aging these lands. How much of Alberta is federal land? 10 percentToday, 60 […]
Can You Have A Backyard Fire In Alberta?
You also need a permit to do any kind of open burning. Call 780-496-3628 or 311 to find out how to obtain a permit. Remember, no permits are required for backyard fire pits that meet the Community Standards Bylaw , cooking stoves, fireplaces or BBQs. Are backyard fires allowed in Alberta? Fire permits may be […]