Category: Alberta

The Archaeological Survey has set up a webpage where people can report their discoveries. You can get an expert opinion on your find and, who knows, possibly be credited with recording a new archaeological site! Recording this information is a big step in helping to preserve and protect Alberta’s historical resources. What happens if you […]

The scattering of cremated remains in Alberta, on lands regulated by the province of Alberta (public land) including within public waters, is not prohibited under provincial laws and regulations. The process of scattering cremated remains in these locations should consider the impact to the public and the environment. Where can you scatter ashes in Alberta? […]

If you live in Alberta and legally surface collect a fossil, you may keep it as custodian, but ownership remains with the Province of Alberta. You cannot sell, alter, or remove the specimen from the province without permission from the Government of Alberta. Is it legal to sell fossil? Legality. In the United States, it […]

Under Alberta’s Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act [pdf], you must have a certificate that is recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training or be a registered apprentice to install, alter, repair or maintain electrical systems in Alberta. What do you need to be an electrician in Alberta? The term of apprenticeship for an electrician […]

Selling your property on your own isn’t as difficult as most agents make it out to be. It does take some time and effort, but the benefits are real. Thousands of people just like you do it every year. In fact, experts suggest that about one in four homes are sold privately. Can you sell […]

Under the revised law, landowners who lawfully use force to defend their properties against trespassers who are, or are believed to be, committing a crime would not face civil liability. It would not apply to landowners who commit a crime themselves – in other words, if they use an unreasonable level of force. Why doesn […]

Alberta has the second largest total farm area in the country. In 2021, farms in Alberta reported the second highest total farm area (behind Saskatchewan), making up 32.0% of Canada’s total. What type of farming is in Alberta? As a leading producer of canola, wheat, dry peas, barley and cattle, Alberta farmers are growing their […]

oil sands. Alberta’s non-conventional crude oil, known as oil sands, is too thick to flow in its natural state and requires special methods to bring it to the surface; it is also specific to several large areas of northeast Alberta. Is Alberta oil the cleanest in the world? What conclusion can be drawn ? No […]

A permitted use is usually issued within 5-10 business days. A discretionary use decision usually takes 4-6 weeks due to extra processing requirements. Please note that obtaining a development permit does not relieve the permit holder from complying with: The requirements of the Alberta Safety Codes Act. How long does it take to get a […]

There are over 100 million acres of provincial Crown land that provides unique hunting opportunities. Crown land refers to provincial parks, protected areas and public land.. land, Not all Crown land is managed in the same way. How much of Alberta is public land? Under the program, 81 new and 13 expanded protected areas – […]