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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
