Botflies also go by the names Nasal Bots, Skin Warbles, Maggots or Myiasis. You could also refer to them by their Family name of Oestridae. As adults they kind of look like big furry houseflies. Are there any botflies in Alberta? Yes there are botflies in Alberta. There are 3 major groups of botflies in…
It can be a big responsibility to drive another person’s car, or a huge risk to trust them with yours. Sometimes this is a necessary scenario. Can you drive someone else’s car in Alberta? It is legal to drive someone else’s vehicle if the vehicle is properly insured and registered. The driver must also be…
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta, located in the Northern region of the province. If you take a look at a map of Alberta, you will notice that Calgary is much closer to the Rocky Mountains. Can you see mountains in Edmonton? You can not see the mountains from Edmonton. Not even from the…
Pepper spray is a capsaicin spray used as self defence. Many people around the world use it to deter attacks from bears and other wildlife or attacks from people. Some law enforcement agencies use it for riot control. Can you carry pepper spray in Alberta? Pepper Spray is listed as a Prohibited Weapon in the…
Spreading ashes is a very popular type of ceremony. More and more people are choosing cremation in general as opposed to traditional burial. It is important to do this responsibly and within the law. Is it legal to spread ashes in Alberta? It is legal to spread ashes in Alberta, but only if you follow…
Bear spray has been proven to be highly effective. It is an essential item to have with you in bear country. Not only with you, but on your side and ready to use if necessary. Is it legal to carry bear spray in Alberta? It is perfectly legal to carry bear spray in Alberta. In…
Alberta has something called the Historical Resources Act. It lays out the specific rules when it comes to fossils. Violating this act can carry penalties and fines up to $50,000, or even prison time. You should always contact the proper authorities if you find fossils, and don’t touch them. Can you keep the fossils you…
When someone close to you passes away, there are a lot of emotions and logistics to deal with. So much to handle in such a shirt time. To make matters worse, the estate may not have enough money to cover funeral expenses. What happens if you can’t afford a funeral in Alberta? The Government of…
A bulletproof car would fall under the category of ”armoured vehicles”. For the regulations on this, we would have to refer to the armoured vehicles section of the Alberta Vehicle Equipment Regulation, which is under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. Are bulletproof cars legal in Alberta? Section 79.1 of the Alberta Vehicle Equipment Regulation states:…
The Province of Alberta Vehicle Equipment Regulation lays out all the criteria for a road legal vehicle. Bumpers are in fact mentioned in this document. Is it illegal to drive without a bumper in Alberta? All passenger vehicles in Alberta must have both a front and a rear bumper. A person shall not install or…
