There are certain pets in Alberta that are controlled or outright banned by the Provincial Government. In many cases, there are additional layers of restrictions by local authorities. For example, an animal may not be controlled provincially, but there is a bylaw in your city or town. Always check with your local bylaws for additional…
There has been some debate online with regard to the barbed hooks question lately. The confusion is the result of a mix up between the Provincial Government of Alberta and the Federal Government of Canada. Hopefully we can clear up some of the confusion. Are Barbed Hooks Legal in Alberta? Yes, it is legal to…
Legislation on what pets you can and can’t own are provincial jurisdiction. Alberta has an regularly updated list of animals that are restricted or controlled. Are Ball Pythons Legal in Alberta? Yes, ball pythons are perfectly legal to own as pets in Alberta. They are not listed as one of Alberta’s Controlled Animals. You can…
The legality of owning certain pets is a provincial matter. There is no Federal law against owning axolotls in Canada. Some provinces have made axolotl ownership restricted or outright banned. Are axolotls legal in Alberta? Yes, axolotls are legal to own as pets in Alberta. They are not listed on the Alberta Controlled Animals List….
Alberta has 9 official general holidays (Statutory Holidays). The employment standards code makes it legally mandatory for employers to pay eligible employees for having the day off, or extra pay if you work that day. Do Part Time Employees Get Holiday Pay in Alberta? Yes, part time employees are paid holiday pay in Alberta. The…
Alberta has laws that determine where you can smoke or vape. Some towns and cities have their own smoking and vaping laws as well. When the provincial and municipal smoking law is in conflict, the more restrictive law takes precedent. Can I Smoke or Vape on my Apartment Balcony in Alberta? No, you can not…
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…
