You may have noticed that Alberta takes mother nature very seriously. Wildlife management and conservation is a high priority in this province. For good reason, as there is plenty of life and beauty to maintain. It is important to check specific regulations in your area before you proceed with hunting or fishing. We can provide…
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt the need to go a bit slower on the highway? Were you concerned you might get in trouble for going too slow? Depending on the circumstances, you likely have nothing to worry about. There is not a one size fits all answer to this question,…
As you may already know, Alberta is well known for nature and wildlife conservation. There are a number of Provincial regulations and guidelines to protect the environment, as well as all the animals in that environment. These conservation efforts are based on the needs of the current situation. Therefore, the rules and regulations are fluid…
The Canada Currency Act lays out all the rules and regulations regarding coin handling across the country. This includes the legal handling of currency and things related to damage or defacing. So is it legal in Alberta to melt coins? Can you legally melt coins in Canada? According to the Canada Currency Act, No person…
The Canadian Currency Act details all the rules and regulations of what you can and can’t do with coins. This includes limitations on how many of each denomination of coins you can use for a transaction. Is There a Limit to How Many Coins You Can Pay with in Canada? To be clear, there are…
Alberta has tight rules on what animals you can have as pets, and which ones are controlled. The province is big on wildlife management. That being said, regular domestic cats and dogs are not on any of those lists. How many pet cats and dogs can I own in Alberta? There are no provincial limits…
Any animal you desire to own can be checked against the Alberta Controlled Animals List. This is an official government wildlife management document that lists every controlled species in the province. A controlled animal may be completely restricted, or allowed under special permissions, such as licensing or permits. Most of the time, exceptions are only…
The Alberta Controlled Animals document is an updated government list of animals you can not own without special licensing or permissions. If you are not sure about the legality of any animal in Alberta, you can check the list here. Are they on the list? Can you own a shrew as a pet in Alberta?…
Many people would be surprised to learn that Alberta even has wild horses. Indeed, there is a healthy population of feral horses near some western mountain ranges. Read our previous post all about the Wild Horses of Alberta here. But what about the capturing of Wild Horses? Can you catch feral horses in Alberta legally?…
Alberta is one of 10 provinces in Canada. The province is landlocked and located between B.C. and Saskatchewan. This is considered to be “Western Canada”. The province is located North of Montana, U.S.A. Is Alberta in Canada? Yes, Alberta is in Canada. Here is a map of where Alberta is located within the Country of…
