close up of an opossum. It is illegal to own an opossum in alberta, canada.
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Can You Own a Pet Possum in Alberta?

The Government of Alberta keeps an updated list of controlled animals. This is a list of all the species that you can not own easily, if at all. Some are completely restricted, while most could be kept only by zoos and other specially licensed animal welfare agencies. Are possums on the list? Can I have…

Driving on the highway. Class 7 learners can drive on the highway legally in Alberta, Canada.
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Can a Class 7 Drive on the Highway in Alberta?

The class 7 license is also known as a learners permit in Alberta. Class 7 drivers are learning, and therefore require supervision and have a number of restrictions. What about driving on the highway? Can a class 7 drive on the highway in Alberta? Can a Class 7 Learner License Holder Drive on the Highway…

black crocodile lying on ground. You can not legally own a pet alligator or crocodile in Alberta, Canada.
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Can I keep a pet crocodile or alligator in Alberta?

Alberta has a list of legally controlled animals. These are all the animals broken down by species and type that are banned from owning casually. In some cases, you could get a permit or special allowances to own that animal, but this is usually zoos and other professional wildlife agencies. So what about alligators and…

police officers inside a police car. It is illegal to drive with an expired driver’s licence in alberta.

What is the penalty for driving with an expired license in Alberta?

In Alberta, your driver’s license expires on your birthday every 1 to 5 years, depending on the class of license you hold. It is unlawful to drive with an expired license in the province of Alberta? Let’s take a closer look at what would happen if you drive with an expired license in Alberta. What…

Hospital beds. Alberta has 177 hospitals in the province.
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How Many Hospitals are there in Alberta?

Alberta has a variety of types of medical and patient care facilities. It is important to first be clear on the definition of “hospital” and “Acute Care Facility”, which we will do below. Let’s explore in more detail the question “How many hospitals are there in Alberta?” How many hospitals are there in Alberta? Alberta…

No parking sign. Details on what happens when you don’t pay a parking ticket in Alberta, Canada.

What Happens if You Don’t Pay a Parking Ticket in Alberta?

We are not going to lecture you on the importance of paying parking tickets. Let’s just stick to the facts. On the matter of the consequences of parking ticket delinquency, the answer depends on who is issuing the ticket. Let’s examine what would happen if you don’t pay an Alberta parking ticket: What happens if…

A woman on computer. You can renew your vehicle registration online in alberta.

Can You Renew Your Registration Online in Alberta?

When life gets busy, it can be easy to forget your annual vehicle registration. Especially since Alberta registries stopped using the license plate stickers. What happens if you suddenly realize your mistake and it is due very soon or past due? Is there a way to renew my Alberta registration online? Can you renew your…

A man smoking. Marijuana use is legal in Alberta since the passing of the Canadian Cannabis Act.
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Is It Legal to Use Marijuana in Alberta, Canada?

The rules and laws about cannabis use in Canada are largely determined at the Federal level. However, individual provinces and territories have some say on the specifics of how the issue is handled. What are the marijuana use laws in Alberta, Canada? Is Marijuana legal in Alberta, Canada? Yes, marijuana is legal in Alberta, Canada….

wolf spiders are commonly found in Alberta
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Are There Wolf Spiders in Alberta?

Wolf Spiders (Lycosidae) are found in many parts of the world. In general, they can be found on most continents except for Antarctica, and you are unlikely to find them on Oceanic Islands. Can you find wolf spiders in Alberta? Are there Wolf Spiders in Alberta? Yes, there are Wolf Spiders in Alberta. They are…