Alberta has many emblems. The are official Provincial animals, colours, fish, grasses, stones, tartans, trees and birds. What is Alberta’s Official bird? The official bird of Alberta is the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus). The owl was adopted as the Provincial bird on May 3, 1977. This was the result of a student vote across…
The moose rut time can vary a bit from year to year. It is generally in the fall months of September and October. This is a bit sooner than the mule deer rut that you can pretty much narrow down to November. When do the moose rut in Alberta? Alberta moose tend to rut between…
The Alberta Wildlife Act dictates what types of pets are legal to own in the province. Some local authorities may have additional bylaws that overlap these laws. Am I allowed to own a pure wolf in Alberta? Is it legal to own a pure wolf as a pet in Alberta? No, you can not legally…
Fireflies are a type of beetle that use a chemical reaction to glow. They can be fun to watch or catch. That is if you can even find them. So, can you find fireflies in Alberta? If so, where? Are there fireflies in Alberta? Yes there are fireflies in Alberta. In fact, there are at…
If you are looking to hunt when the deer are most active during the day, you want to go during the peak rut. There is no exact date, but you can narrow it down quite a bit. Mule deer rut times are based on a biological process called photoperiodism. This is when an animal changes…
Gas lines and other utilities can be buried anywhere. It is important to take it seriously before doing construction and digging. If you are the one doing the burying, it is important to meet or exceed the legal depths for the safety of future generations. What is the minimum depth to bury gas lines in…
In general, the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) covers pretty much everything that is deemed medically necessary. It also partially covers many other specific medical services. Is jaw surgery covered by Alberta Health Care? Yes, jaw surgery is covered by the Alberta Health Care Plan if it is deemed medically necessary by your physician….
There are different types of cremation services, and many funeral service providers in Alberta. This makes it tricky to pinpoint one exact cost. How much does cremation cost in Alberta? The average cost of basic cremation services in Alberta is $1,222 CAD. This is for the most basic cremation service called ”Direct Cremation”. No ceremonies…
Mother Nature is wildly unpredictable. Especially in the Alberta. There are many variables that affect weather patterns in this region. How many tornadoes are there in Alberta? Alberta averages around 10 tornadoes per year. This is a 4 year average from 2018 to 2021. The actual average is 9.75. These are confirmed tornadoes in Alberta…
Alberta is home to 2 main types of salamanders. They prefer environments that are wet or moist. Most salamanders hang out near bodies of water, or where the ground is regularly wet. Alberta has plenty of this. What types of salamanders are in Alberta? The Long-Toed Salamander and the (Western) Tiger Salamander are the 2…
