Category: Alberta

Does Alberta Have Net Metering?

Alberta is based off of an annual net-metering program. Your utility tracks the extra electricity you produce, and you get to use the same amount later. If you produce the same amount of power that you use over the whole year, your electric costs are covered. Can you sell electricity back to the grid in […]

Who Owns The Power Poles In Alberta?

Distribution lines are owned and operated by a mixture of investor owned utilities, municipalities and Rural Electrification Associations. The four major distribution companies in Alberta are EPCOR, ENMAX, ATCO and FortisAlberta. Who owns the power lines in Alberta? Berkshire Hathaway EnergyBased in Alberta, AltaLink is responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 12,000 kilometres […]

What Animals Can You Trap In Alberta?

Skunk and raccoon may be hunted or trapped during all seasons by the owner or occupant of land, or by a person authorized by the owner or occupant, or by the holder of a licence authorizing the trapping of fur-bearing animals. Can I trap on my own land Alberta? Alberta Environment regulations state that beavers […]

Where Does Alberta Get Its Revenue?

Revenue of the Alberta provincial government in 2021, by source (in million Canadian dollars) Characteristic Revenues in million Canadian dollars Taxes on income, profits and capital gains 18,038 Grants from general government units 9,788 Taxes on goods and services 6,733 Sales of goods and services 4,494 How does Alberta make money? Although Alberta has a […]

How Much Was Alberta’S Surplus?

Alberta projects $12.3B surplus for budget in latest fiscal update. How much was the surplus in 2000? 2000 United States federal budget Submitted February 1, 1999 Surplus $236.2 billion (actual) 2.3% of GDP (actual) Debt $5.629 trillion (at fiscal end) 55.5% of GDP GDP $10.148 trillion Website Office of Management and Budget How is Alberta […]

Does Alberta Have A Foreign Buyers Tax?

Alberta is one Province that does not have a Transfer Tax. At closing it does have a Property Registration Fee, which is significantly lower than other Provinces. Can foreigners buy property in Alberta? Description of the Regulations. Foreign citizens and foreign controlled corporations may own or beneficially own up to 2 parcels of controlled land […]

Where Can I See Stars In Alberta?

Where to Stargaze in Alberta Dark Sky Reserves What is a Dark Sky Reserve? Jasper National Park Dark Sky Preserve. Bon Accord Dark Sky Community. Wood Buffalo National Park Dark Sky Preserve. Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Region. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Lakeland Provincial Park. Where in Alberta can you see the Milky Way? 15 […]