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…
This is a hotly debated question. The confusion seems to come from 2 main opposing camps of people. Those who have received a ticket or know someone who has, or those who knows someone in Canadian law enforcement who has never heard of such a law. Is it illegal to drive with a hitch in…
It can be handy to haul multiple trailers at once if you have the skills to do it. Each province in Canada has their own rules and regulations when it comes to how many trailers you can tow. Can you double tow in Alberta? According to the Alberta Recreational Towing Guide, you can legally tow…
Alberta’s Wildlife Management Laws includes a list of controlled species. There are provincial regulations for what animals you are allowed to own. In some cases there are also federal rules and municipal bylaws. Can you own a giraffe in Alberta? You can not own a giraffe (Family Giraffidae) in Alberta without a permit. All giraffes…
Snow plows are often taken for granted. When we are in a hurry to get somewhere, they are big, slow and in the way. Of course, without snow plows, we would barely be able to function as a society here in the frozen North. Can you legally pass a snow plow in Alberta? You can…
The Province of Alberta keeps an updated list of controlled animals. These are animals that are illegal to own without a permit, or in some cases, outright banned. The list is currently 19 pages. Can you legally own a pet Zebra in Alberta? You can not legally own a zebra in Alberta. The entire Zebra…
Canada Geese are managed by the Migratory Birds Convention Act of Canada. This is a Federal Act that regulates migratory birds in Canada. One of the things the act regulates is hunting of these birds. Can you hunt Canada Geese in Alberta? You can hunt Canada geese in Alberta with a Federally issued license. There…
They call it “moonshine” because people used to make it at night. They secretly made it at night because it was illegal. Moonshine is a high proof spirit that is outlawed in many places around the world due to health and safety concerns. Can you make moonshine in Alberta? It is illegal to make moonshine…
The legality of owning certain animals as pets in generally up to the Provincial Government. Alberta has a long list of controlled animals. When it comes to certain Wildlife like ducks, there is a bit more to it. Is it legal to own a pet duck in Alberta? You can not own a pet duck…
The laws regarding who can own a certain species are generally a provincial matter. Alberta has a list called the ”Controlled Animals List”, under the Fish and Wildlife Policy Division. Are Sugar Gliders Legal in Alberta? It is perfectly legal to own a pet Sugar Glider in Alberta. The Sugar Glider (Genus Petaurus Shaw) is…
