Category: Alberta

Are There Prairies In Alberta?

The Prairies are a region in the centre of Canada, made up of three provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Though the word “prairie” means grassland, this region also contains mountains, hills, lakes, shoreline, and metropolitan cities. How much of Alberta is prairies? 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PRAIRIE REGION Total area Percentage of total area Manitoba […]

How Many Organic Farms Are In Alberta?

Organic farms According to the census there were 2,629 farms with organic production in Alberta on census day, 5.3% of all farms in the province. What province has the highest amount of organic farmers? Saskatchewan continues to be the province with the most farms reporting certified organic products. Saskatchewan also had the greatest increase in […]

When Did Heritage Day Start In Alberta?

1974. In 1974 the Alberta Government declared the first Monday of August an annual holiday to recognize and celebrate the varied cultural heritage of Albertans. When was Heritage Day introduced? Born in the 90s. 1995 was the first year Heritage Day was celebrated. When did Heritage Day start in Canada? 1973Heritage Day was created in […]

How Fast Can Cop Cars Go In Alberta?

This law applies to the lane(s) immediately next to the stopped vehicles. The fine for speeding in these areas is doubled. Maximum 60 km/hour when passing emergency vehicles. What is the max speed of a cop car? The top speed of police cars in America averages around 150 to 155 mph. The typical street-legal car […]

What Makes A City In Alberta?

There are 19 municipalities in Alberta that have been granted city status. To qualify as a city, there must be sufficient population size present with over 10,000 people. Cities may establish ward systems with the same number of councillors in each ward. What qualifies as a city? Minimum requirements for isolated cities are a population […]

Can You Ship Wine To Alberta?

Can I ship wine to consumers in all Canadian provinces? Approved licensed entities may ship wine to consumers in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario under the authority of the Provincial Liquor Control Board. Can I ship alcohol to Alberta? If you wish to import liquor to Alberta, you must be represented by a registered agency […]