When you commit an infraction that leads to demerit points, it ends up on your driving record. Too many of these and you get your license suspended. How long do demerit points stay on your drivers abstract in Alberta? Demerits stay on your driving record for 2 years in Alberta. It is 2 years from…
Alberta has a number of official emblems and symbols. There is the provincial animal, bird, fish, gemstone, song, and even a grass. Plus many more. Then of course there is the official coat of arms. What is the Alberta Provincial Animal? The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis, is the official mammal of Alberta. More specifically,…
Alberta did away with health care premiums back in 2009. These days, the Alberta Health Care plan (AHCIP) covers most essential needs without a premium. You simply need to be registered with the Alberta Health care program, and you will be issued a card with a number. That number is attached to your identity. Does…
The age of majority in Canada varies by province. This is the age when you are effectively a legal adult. This opens the door to being allowed to enter contracts, buy things or enter places that are restricted to minors. So what is that legal majority age in Alberta? What is the Age of Majority…
Many people reading this can remember a time when you could pass your learners exam, then get a full license shortly after. Things have changed. These days, there is a 3 stage process to get your license. Stage 1 is your learners, stage 2 is a probationary class 5(GDL) and stage 3 is your full…
Every construction zone is different. Each construction project has it’s own set of challenges and safety requirements. Because of this, there is technically not 1 fixed speed limit for all construction zones across Alberta. However, there are restrictions and parameters on how the safety features are to be used and laid out. Such as speed…
If your Alberta drivers license has been lost, damaged or stolen, you can simply get a replacement. There is a fee to process the request. It takes a while to send you the new card in the mail. You will be issued a paper temporary drivers license while you wait. What does it cost to…
The Province of Alberta has a section of the Traffic Safety Act that is called the “Vehicle Equipment Regulation”. The section dealing with headlights (headlamps), is Part 1 (Vehicle Lamps), Division 1 (Headlamps), (4) and (5). Are tinted headlights legal in Alberta? No. Tinted headlights are not legal in Alberta. The light from a headlamp…
Wild horses are usually reffered to as ”feral” horses. These are horses with no human owner or caregiver. Are there wild (feral) horses in Alberta? Yes, there are wild horses in the province of Alberta. Experts believe that many of these feral horses are the descendants of domesticated horses let loose in the early 1900s….
Pitbulls are a controversial breed of dog. If a pitbull attacks, it can be dangerous, and sometimes lethal. Some people blame the breed, some people blame the owners, and some people blame both. There is no outright ban on pitbulls across Canada. The laws and bylaws are up to individual jurisdictions. Are pitbulls illegal in…
