According to the Distribution Tariff Regulation (which is part of the Electric Utilities Act), electricity services can’t be fully disconnected between October 15th and April 15th or at any time when the temperature will be below 0 degrees Celsius in the 24-hour period after the proposed disconnection. Can they cut off your electricity? The disconnection […]
Category: Alberta
How Long Was Ndp In Power In Alberta?
From the mid-1980s to 2004, the party abbreviated its name as the “New Democrats” (ND). The party served as Official Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1982 to 1993. It was shut out of the legislature following the 1993 election, returning in the 1997 election with two seats. When was the last time […]
When Was Oil First Discovered In Alberta?
Petroleum is found in Alberta’s Turner Valley. On May 14, 1914, the Dingman No. 1 well strikes wet gas in the Devonian reef formation deep under the surface of Turner Valley, Alberta. Other wells are soon drilled, and the Turner Valley field becomes Canada’s largest oil and gas producer. Who first discovered oil in Alberta? […]
When Did Alberta Become Rat Free?
Although aware of the economic destruction caused by rats, provincial authorities were initially concerned that rats might spread plague throughout Alberta. Consequently, the Alberta government decided to halt, or at least slow, the spread of rats into Alberta In 1950. When did rats become illegal in Alberta? Albertans have enjoyed living without the menace of […]
How Many Companies Are In The Alberta Oil Sands?
The revenue expected from the Big Four oilsands producers in 2022, assuming an average per barrel price of $115, will be a staggering $116 billion — about 25 per cent of Alberta’s GDP. During the first half of 2022, Imperial Oil, Cenovus Energy, CNRL and Suncor Energy have reported net income of $17.1 billion. What […]
Can Your Gas Be Shut Off In The Winter In Alberta?
We won’t disconnect services in the winter We’ll ensure you have natural gas and electricity during the cold winter months, even if you’ve missed payments. The winter moratorium prohibits natural gas and electricity disconnection in Alberta in the coldest months, from about mid-October to mid-April. Can utilities be shut off in winter in Alberta? Winter […]
When Was The First Well Drilled In Alberta?
1902. Drilled in 1902, Western Canada’s first oil well ignited Alberta’s passion for petroleum exploration. Explore the site and nearby traces of the town in the forests of Waterton Lakes National Park. When was the first oil well drilled in Alberta? 1902Finally, in 1902, the Rocky Mountain Development Company successfully struck oil at 312 metres […]
How Much Food Does Alberta Import?
Alberta imported $6.2 billion of these commodities from the other provinces, up from $5.5 billion in 2010. The meat products sub-sector accounted for $1.5 billion of these imports, followed by beverages, such as beer and soft drinks, at $1.0 billion. What is Alberta’s main import? Petroleum spiritImports In 2021, Canada’s Alberta imported C$ 30.6B, making […]
Where Did The Japanese Settle In Alberta?
They settled in southern Alberta in the early 1900s mainly in two communities. Hardieville became home to immigrants from Okinawa (a prefecture in southern Japan) who came to work as coal miners or railway workers. One early immigrant from Okinawa worked on construction of the High Level Bridge in Lethbridge. Where did most Japanese immigrants […]
What Is Alberta’S Main Import?
Petroleum spirit. In 2021 the top import origins of Alberta were United States (C$ 19.4B), China (C$ 3.6B), Mexico (C$ 1.67B), Germany (C$ 600M), and Italy (C$ 429M). In 2021 the top imports of Alberta were Petroleum spirit for motor vehicles (C$ 6.79B), Fixed wing aircraft, unladen weight >… What is Alberta’s biggest export? Petroleum […]